Watch this excellent example of an early season cross country schooling session with six-time Olympian Phillip Dutton! His decades of experience gives these riders the right pace and balance over exercises that build confidence in both themselves and their horses.
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Early Training Of OTTB - Part 1
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 ...
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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...
