Part 5: William works with  rider whose horse is having issues knocking down the fence with the water tray. They discuss water trays in depth and William reminds the group to pick their battles. The horse in question does jump water trays well in competition, though he isn't relaxed over them. He...

Part 3: William discusses the merits of riding into a fence with connection, versus on a looped rein. He explains that he feels horses should be able to jump with either initially, but as the questions get harder with tight turns and narrow fences, they will need to be able to move forward with m...

Part 2: William introduces the idea of taking fences at lower gaits, and explains that his goal for the session is to have riders come to a fence, be able to wait and see what happens, and then react to it. By coming in walk and trot, riders have more time to practice waiting, rather than expecti...

At the end, William asks the riders if there was something they wanted to go do again. They go through and ride a few lines again to reinforce what they learned that day.

Even with advanced horses, William finds trotting a crossrail beneficial for the horse’s footwork to be jumping from a short distance with no speed. By approaching it in walk and then trotting just a few strides before the jump, the horse is forced to actually look at the jump and think about it.

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.

With the horses warmed up, William has them progress to riding a course. He wants them to focus on the horses being straight and forward but controlled. He also wants to make sure the riders sit up tall with their shoulders back and looking down the line.

As part of their warm-up, William has the riders start by trotting a single fence.

Trailer for Britain's first World No.1 Eventer, William Fox-Pitt's Trotting & Walking Fences session, with two star horses and riders. Join William in the jumping arena while he illustrates the value of working over fences at the lower gaits.

Trailer for Britain's first World No.1 Eventer, William Fox-Pitt's Trotting & Walking Fences session, with two star horses and riders. Join William in the jumping arena while he illustrates the value of working over fences at the lower gaits.

They finish the first day jumping a full course. William stresses that the riders need to have a Plan A, but they need to be able to adapt on course depending on how the horses jump. Then being able to figure out Plan B quickly is important in competition. However, in training, riders can take th...

They finish the first day jumping a full course. William reminds the riders not to help their horses too much and to allow them to make mistakes. Again, he wants them to focus on being straight as well as sitting in the saddle between fences to help balance their horses back but with enough leg t...

Part 6: The group picks up the pace and works around a course of fences in canter. William reminds them to ride forwards and be confident. He works with one rider to close her thumb on the reins, and reminds the whole group to keep their hands forward but sit back, this creates a more secure posi...

Part 1: The riders jump around a course including a barrel, wall, oxers and skinnies in canter. William encourages one rider to keep her reins longer and jump in a relaxed contact, with good results. He works with another who tends to bring her hands too wide to create a better angle with her arm...

Part 4: As they progress over the fences, the horses begin to take them seriously at the walk. William supports the riders in staying straight and getting comfortable not knowing exactly how each fence will go. He encourages them to keep a wide hand, and use this to funnel the horses straight to ...

Part 10: The riders feed back on the session and what they've gained from walking and trotting the fences. William explains that it's a good way to practice jumping without jumping big all the time, and that it adds variety for the horses.

They continue their jumping warm-up by cantering a vertical on a figure eight pattern of going left, jumping and then turning right. William wants the riders to keep it simple and focus on canter rhythm and straightness.

Part 2: Will invites the rider to tackle a course at varied gaits, including walk and trot, with some gymnastics. This exercise offers a valuable tool for viewers to take to their own arena. Will's expert guidance illustrates common pit falls. Obvious improvement is made by horse and rider in jus...

Part 1: The riders begin with trotting fences while Will explains the usefulness of approaching and taking off for a fence in a lower gait, as well as the benefits of trotting around an entire course. The riders progress to working at a walk. Downed fences and difficulties offer a fantastic learn...

Trailer for William Fox-Pitt's 'Have A Plan For Your Warm Up' session, featuring two stars horse and riders. Join William as he takes rider's established warm up routines and elevates them. Discussing the importance of planning and using his expert knowledge, Britain's first World No.1 Eventer cr...

Part 2: William emphasizes the importance of not changing the warm up at a competition, and reminds viewers how horses thrive in routine. Focusing on stretching and achieving elastic, forward movement, he continues to impart coach. William leads riders to a more relaxed state, by guiding them to ...

Part 2: William discusses controlling the speed of the gaits while maintaining rhythm for comfortable collection. He offers pointers on each individual horse's areas of success and their weaknesses, as well as tips for the riders position to create better performance. Viewers are guided to unders...

Part 1: William introduces viewers to the clinic riders and begins his assessment through the warm up. Subtle suggestions elevate the harmony of horses and rider. William offers expertise on small changes that yield big results through the movements. He discussing riding the horse 'up' and creati...

Trailer for Britain's first World No.1 Eventer, William Fox-Pitt's 'At Least A Seven' clinic. Discussing the importance of each movement's quality, William takes riders and viewers through the process of creating consistent movements capable of scoring seven or better. With great attention to det...