Training Level Cross Country - Warm-up Course | William Fox Pitt
William Fox Pitt
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7m 26s
William has riders start over small jumps to warm up. This gives the horses the chance to see some jumps and build confidence. He wants the horses to go in a forward and soft rhythm.
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