Part 3: Doug sets a new course, including the water element. The first rider has issues with her horse coming into the fence too weak, losing power, and going long as a result. Doug has her tighten up her position, planning and aids to help avoid this. The second rider's horse gets a little anxious, and Doug works with her to be the confident leader he needs by riding more, bending him into the outside rein, and using inside leg to push him into the jump without letting him get too fast. Doug emphasizes the importance of keeping the horses soft and rideable as they school around the different elements of the course.
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Balance & Power - Preliminary & Train...
Part 2: The lesson continues with Doug challenging the rider to jump a coffin cold. They focus on building enough power and energy while still sitting back in a safe but effective position for the fence. As the horse can get a little buzzy, Doug works with the rider to keep the mare from getting ...
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25 Developing Riders - How Much Press...
Part 4: Leslie discusses the importance of keeping the shoulders in front of the horses hind end, even on a bend. The riders tackle a bank and the water jump. They continue to work on finding their line, and applying only enough pressure needed for a quality jump, and no more.
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25 Developing Riders - How Much Press...
Part 3: Leslie increases the difficulty of the fences again, adding in corners and asking the riders to adjust their number of strides between fences. He focuses on riding a line, not a number. Leslie reiterates the importance of using training sessions to find how much pressure each horse needs ...
