Trotting & Walking Fences, Two Star Horses & Riders | William Fox-Pitt | PART 07
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Part 7: William notes that some of the riders get in a hurry at related distances which leads them to rushing the horse and breaking the rhythm. He encourages them to focus on riding on a more forward stride between fences, without sacrificing rhythm to achieve it. When on rider is throwing her horse off balance in the lead change, William encourages her to sit quiet and ride forward.
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