Preliminary Level Jumping Courses | William Fox-Pitt | PART 01
William Fox Pitt
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With the horses warmed up William has them progress to riding a course. He wants them to focus on the horses being forward but controlled. He also wants to make sure the riders work the horses in between jumps so they are softer and using their bodies properly.
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