PART 3: Jimmy Wofford answers a question from a rider about instructing young riders who have issues getting out of the saddle, where he reiterates his personal belief that riders should not be restricted or stiff and shares an exercise he uses to help. As the riders continue to warm up, Jimmy reminds them to focus on the movement in their elbows for an elastic, supple connection where the horse can be relaxed. The first rider starts to jump around, and Jimmy reminds her not to jump from her eye but from her leg, as her green horse needs to keep his feet moving.
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