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Stories of Greatness | Boyd Martin | PART 01
In this Special Release, we learn about the heart and determination it takes to make US Eventer Boyd Martin the horseman he is today. From his grit as a kid riding ponies to his sheer strength in mind and body as an adult, this competitor offers inspiration to riders of any discipline. Discover h...
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Tsetserleg TSF at Land Rover Kentucky CCI5* - Cross Country | Boyd Martin
Get a rider's view of the amazing 5* cross-country course at the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Follow along with eventing legend Boyd Martin as he narrates his ride aboard Tsetserleg TSF. He explains the early problems they had on course and why he pulled the horse up early.
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Contessa at Land Rover Kentucky CCI5* - Cross Country | Boyd Martin
Get a rider's view of the amazing 5* cross-country course at the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Follow along with eventing legend Boyd Martin as he narrates his ride aboard Contessa. Be there for every step as she completes her first 5* cross-country course.
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Which Canter Do I Need? | Boyd Martin | PART 07
Part 7: Boyd builds more elements into the lesson, challenging the riders to adjust their rein length, position, and the speed and quality of their gallop for each fence. As they apply the skills they learned, the riders have more clean and successful jumps. Boyd works with the group on riding fo...
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Which Canter Do I Need? | Boyd Martin | PART 06
Part 6: Boyd explains that jumping up bank out of water is one of the most dangerous elements on course, as often the water is covering the take off point. He stresses the importance of practicing this, and having a short balanced canter in, and a focus on safety. The riders struggle to balance t...
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Which Canter Do I Need? | Boyd Martin | PART 03
Part 3: Boyd discusses the sue of the artificial aides on the approach to a fence. He encourages the riders to choose an appropriate stick, and learn to use it properly in both technique and timing on the last stride. The group works over a difficult fence where the ground drops away. The riders ...
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Which Canter Do I Need? | Boyd Martin | PART 01
Part 1: Boyd has the riders jump three fences individually. He challenges them to land lightly and be soft and smooth in their riding. When a rider has a tough distance, Boyd opens the discussion on how to react when coming into a fence and not finding a good distance. He explains that he always ...
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Rider Positions For Cross Country Questions | Boyd Martin | PART 02
Part 2: Boyd focuses on selecting the correct position for each fence on a course walk. He allows the riders to get a feel for this by having them jump a fence that requires a more forward position then coming to a coffin type jump that demands they stay back. They continue around the course jump...
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Rider Positions For Cross Country Questions | Boyd Martin | PART 01
Part 1: Boyd begins the session by explaining that a lot of riders tend to ride across country in two point or show jumping position. He uses a rider to demonstrate the issues this causes in leaving the rider vulnerable, and how a cross country position has more points of balance and allows the r...
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Which Canter Do I Need? | Boyd Martin | TRAILER 02
Trailer for Olympian Boyd Martin's 'Which Canter Do I need?' session. Boyd works with a group of talented riders on the cross country course. The focus is on selecting the right canter, or gallop, to answer the question presented by each elements. From coffins to skinnies, Boyd works with the gro...
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Which Canter Do I Need? | Boyd Martin | TRAILER 01
Trailer for Olympian Boyd Martin's 'Which Canter Do I need?' session. Boyd works with a group of talented riders on the cross country course. The focus is on selecting the right canter, or gallop, to answer the question presented by each elements. From coffins to skinnies, Boyd works with the gro...
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Rider Positions For Cross Country Questions | Boyd Martin | TRAILER
Olympic Gold Medalist Boyd Martin works with a group of riders to focus on their positions across country at different jump questions. He emphasizes the need for the rider to commit to each fence in mentality and position, so the horse learns to be committed to answering every question. As the ri...
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Which Canter Do I Need? | Boyd Martin | PART 05
Part 5: The riders work technique for riding a mound. Boyd shares his philosophy of keeping the horse balanced at the bottom and getting their feet moving to the top. The group also tackles a log going into the water, which presents a challenge as the horses don't see the landing or the water unt...
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Which Canter Do I Need? | Boyd Martin | PART 04
Part 4: The group works on two brush fences where the horse can't see the second jump. Boyd encourages the riders to focus on accelerating on the last stride, as they school the horses to gain confidence and not lose focus when they see the second fence. The riders practice some gallop between fe...
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Which Canter Do I Need? | Boyd Martin | PART 02
Part 2: The session moves on to more difficult fences where the horse can't see the landing. Boyd explains how this can be dangerous and how easily a horse can chip, stop, or choke in mid air and catch a leg. He discusses the importance of opting for a more defensive position over this type of fe...
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Getting the Horse to Take You, Part 1
During this clinic, Nicholas asks upper-level event rider Jimmie Schramm to start long and low, allowing her horse to stretch and relax. They talk about the training/fitness schedule that Jimmie uses to prepare this horse for Eventing (similar to the schedule Olympic team members Phillip Dutton a...
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Contessa at Land Rover Kentucky CCI5* - Stadium Jumping | Boyd Martin
Get a rider's view of competing in the Rolex Arena at the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Follow along with eventing legend Boyd Martin as he narrates his ride aboard Contessa. Be there for every step of the stadium jumping round as she completes her first 5* event.
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Rushing the Jump | Boyd Martin
We join Boyd Martin midway through a lesson where he and the rider are working a young Thoroughbred who rushes his fences. By schooling systematically over a single fence, they encourage him to slow in front of the jump.
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Rideability Exercises Over Fences | Boyd Martin | PART 02
Part 2: Boyd raises the jumps and the riders continue to improve their skills. He works with two of the riders to use the power of their eyes and make sure they are looking for their next fence to give the horse subtle cues on direction. One rider continues to work on the rideability of her horse...
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Rideability Exercises Over Fences | Boyd Martin | PART 01
Part 1: Boyd explains the session goals and what rideability means to him. The riders warm up at a walk and trot. Boyd works with them on some counter canter, using opposite flexion to loosen up the horses necks and test how secure they are in canter. Boyd sets up a grid using cavalettis, working...
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Improving The Jumping Technique Of The Horse | Boyd Martin | PART 02
Part 2: Boyd sets up another exercise with three small jumps on a curve. He challenges the riders to come in a slower, rounder canter in order to jump them all correctly. The exercise helps the riders get a very deep distance and encourage the horses to be quicker in their shoulder while to jumpi...
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Improving The Jumping Technique Of The Horse - Trailer
Olympic Gold medalist Boyd Martin gives a lesson to three riders, focusing on improving the jumping technique of their horses. Boyd uses a line of gymnastics to create a challenge for both the horses and the rides. With a line of fences set up, he coaches the riders to first jump them as a bounce...
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Finessing the Ride | Boyd Martin | PART 03
Part 3: Boyd sets up a course including oxers, verticals, a Swedish oxer, a Liverpool and combinations. He has the rider ride as if she is in competition, but a little slower as they're still working on well executed turns and not rushing into fences. Boyd offers constructive feedback after the f...
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Finessing the Ride | Boyd Martin | PART 02
Part 2: Boyd coaches the rider to work more on the approach to fences. They focus on being consistent in setting the horse up, making a correct turn, and maintaining straightness right until take off. The rider continues to work on not rushing the horse into the jump. Boyd helps her relax and try...