PART 10: Jimmy Wofford sends the riders into the water, reminding them that the horses are likely to be sticky, and so they need to make sure they ride stronger without going faster. He encourages them to have soft reins so the horses can explore the water with their head and neck. Jimmy works with one rider to use her line of sight more, and her horse shows the power of this in his strong reaction.
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Karen O'Connor
Karen O'Connor works with students on the flat, focusing on their positions.
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Creating Good Habits Going Cross Coun...
Part 3: Phillip explains the use of landmarks while out on the course, and how these make it easier to find and stay on the line into a fence. The challenge increases with the introduction of the water jump while still navigating tough corners, and the addition of a bounce jump. Phillip encourage...
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Creating Good Habits Going Cross Coun...
Part 2: Phillip continues to challenge riders to allow their horses to make mistakes and self correct coming into the jumps. Working up and down hill, Phillip discusses choosing the correct gallop for the fence and terrain, and the importance of being able to adjust the stride. He helps the rider...
