They return to the water, and since they have already walked through it they do a short course with two water questions. Sharon explains why she built the session the way she did because it was their first school in Florida after a long trip. When you start the season with a confidence-building school, the horse will feel good and be able to progress throughout the season.
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Confidence Cross Country | Sharon Whi...
Sharon White continues this cross country school with ditches, Trakehners and water. Watch for how these exercises build confidence in both the riders and horses.
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Confidence Cross Country | Sharon Whi...
Sharon White leads a wonderful first cross country school with two amateur riders. In the first two segments of five, watch them gain confidence through the water and systematically approach banks so the horses stay relaxed.
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Confidence Cross Country - Short Cour...
Sharon has the riders complete a short course of fences, including a Trakehner, with gallops in between the jumps. She doesn't want the riders to overthink what they are doing. She wants them to look up, steer and ride to the fence in a steady rhythm.
