PART 5: Jimmy continues to give the lesson, reminding one rider to be adjustable and willing to work with his horse when things don't go precisely to plan, to make a cleaner looking jump by feeling what happening. Jimmy ups the ante by challenging the riders to set their reins and put the whip across the top of their hands, then jump around a small course without sitting down or touching the saddle. The more experienced riders have trouble with the exercise as they see their stride and want to move more with the horse.
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Cross Country | Karen O'Connor | PART 04
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Cross Country | Karen O'Connor | PART 03
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 re...
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Cross Country | Jimmy Wofford | PART 04
PART 4: Jimmy Wofford continues his cross country lesson by talking to the riders about the importance of not overjumping. He explains that their jumping position doesn't need to put them out of the saddle any more than regular posting trot would. Jimmy prefers this lower position with a still bo...
