Part 1: Robin discusses his preferred process for horses coming off the track, including rest and restarting. He shares some history of what the horse has covered and his goal when introducing a horse to riding outside - that they ride the same as they did indoors. He offers insights on handling set backs, and unique perspective on some common OTTB issues, as his rider takes the young horse around.
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Early Training Of OTTB
Trailer for rider, trainer and ICP Level 4 USEA Instructor, Robin Walker's Early Training Of OTTB session. Join Robin and one of his riders as they take an off track horse horse from their barn through one of his first experiences on the cross country course. Robin offers a rare look inside his p...
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Cross Country Rider's Responsibility ...
Part 2: David works with the riders over two small ditches. He reminds them of the importance of staying off the horses back, using an exercise that incorporates transitioning down to walk while remaining out of the saddle. When one horse refuses, David takes the rider back to her responsibilitie...
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Cross Country Course Design | John Mi...
John Michael Durr explains his thoughts behind how a cabin jump to a ditch to brush combination is set from a course designer's perspective. Then Colleen Rutledge talks about how she would ride that specific line.
