PART 8: Jimmy works with a rider after her horse ducks out of a fence to remind them of the importance of the leg aid and the difference between gripping and actually kicking. When the horse does jump, even though it's erratic, Jimmy emphasizes that they must be praised for giving the correct answer. He reminds the riders that they need to be looking ahead as soon as their current jump goes out of sight and supporting the horse with their leg and soft arms, as another horse ducks out.
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Cross Country | Jimmy Wofford | PART 07
PART 7: The riders tackle the course as Jimmy offers feedback. He works with one rider on not supporting her leg by falling back on the horse. Though this creates the illusion that the horse sped up, it doesn't change the speed and instead the rider should focus on keeping the horse out in front ...
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Cross Country | Jimmy Wofford | PART 06
PART 6: JImmy continues to work with the riders on jumping around without touching the saddle, and carrying the whip atop their hands. Some develop new issues as they move their focus to their seat. He discusses the importance of having a strong upper body that can stay out of the saddle, but mai...
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Cross Country | Karen O'Connor | PART 05
