Flatwork for jumping, with a focus on fences. With attention still on the quality of the canter, the riders work over some small jumps. The instructor reminds them not to land and let the horses fall apart, but rather land and ride for the next fence. She works with the riders to be present and feel every stride, and be willing to ride it if necessary to maintain the balance.
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Instructor Certification Program | Ma...
The riders work over an oxer and a vertical. The instructor coaches them to ride forward. When one rider loses confidence and stops riding with her leg, the instructor helps her go forward into the fence. They use rhythm and balance to stay consistent on the approach to the fence.
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Instructor Certification Program | Ro...
The instructors discuss the criteria they use when assessing a horse and rider, these include having the horse in front of the leg and easily accepting the aides. They also wanted the horses to be alert, looking to the fence and taking the rider to the fence.
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Instructor Certification Program | Ro...
The instructor sets up an exercise with oxers and verticals to challenge the rider. They focus on setting up the canter and being prepared early, and then keeping it consistent until take off. As the fences are much higher, the instructors are able to use them to demonstrate to the rider how cons...
