The lesson focuses on walk to canter, and canter to walk transitions. The instructor encourages the rider to ride more independently and not wait to be told what to do. He explains that at prelim, she needs to be able to recognize the quality of the canter she's in and correct it accordingly.
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Jumping Exercises To Improve The Ride...
Part 1: Mary starts the lesson off with a bounce and some narrow fences in an exercise that has the riders changing the rein. She explains this challenges the riders to work on their steering and turns, as well as demanding they be effective over the fences. Mary gives the riders individual feedb...
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Jumping Exercises To Improve The Ride...
Mary praises a rider who shows great reaction, and manages her horse well when he comes into the bounce wrong, so they are able to complete the fence. She points out how the horse can sometimes get a little busy with his head when the questions get harder, and suggests a properly fitted running m...
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Improving Your Turns For Show Jumping...
Olympian Christopher Burton gives a lesson in the stadium, focused on improving your turns for show jumping. He works with riders over fences to chose the best lines and ride correct turns to have a better course.