Improving The Jumping Technique Of The Horse - Trailer
Boyd Martin
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2m 27s
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, and then shorten the horses up to be able to jump them as a one stride. As they work on being able to adjust their horses, the riders gain confidence and the horse's prove their rideability and are able to jump through both ways.
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