Part 3: Christopher works with a rider to establish a more secure landing position and lengthen the rein so as not to be pulled forward. He also explains that even small lapses in attention can change a line dramatically, as one second is two strides on the approach. By keeping impulsion, the riders realize they have more options when coming into a fence as the horse has the energy to take off long, or go in deep. He continues to work with the riders to retrain the horses they have unintentionally taught to rush the fences.
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Galway Symposium | Christopher Bartle...
Trailer for Olympic Gold medalist, and British Event team trainer Christopher Bartle's Galway Symposium session on the cross country course. Working with a diverse set of horse and riders, Christopher shares insights into training for cross country, and having the best ride in competition. Riders...
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Galway Symposium | Christopher Bartle...
Trailer for Olympic Gold medalist, and British Event team trainer Christopher Bartle's Galway Symposium session on the cross country course. Working with a diverse set of horse and riders, Christopher shares insights into training for cross country, and having the best ride in competition. Riders...
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Galway Symposium | Christopher Bartle...
Part 2: The riders come off the cavaletti and focus on a swinging forward trot as they use the entire arena. Christopher reminds them to ride their corners correctly. Before every corner they must sit to the inside, open the inside hip to ride through the turn from behind, and allow the horse to ...
