Part 3: Phillip adds turns, a bounce, and four and five stride distances together, to create a more difficult course. Reminding the riders to give with their hands and ride forwards, he helps create a cleaner round and better shape in the jumps. Riders work on keeping their horses on the line while watching Phillip demonstrate. Phillip works with a reluctant horse who has a tendency to refuse when the fences get hard.
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Making Your Horse Adjustable | Philli...
Part 4: Phillip works with the riders on being able to adjust the stride out longer and then bring it back to being more compressed. He encourages the riders to get a feel for each number of strides on their own horse to help them see a distance. The riders work on being able to adjust their hors...
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Maintaining The Canter Of The Novice ...
Part 1: Robin works with the rider to establish a quality canter. They then move on to ensure this canter can be easily adjusted for the most effective jump. Working over a small cross country fence Robin shares the importance of setting up and sitting quietly, then allow the horse to go forward ...
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Maintaining The Canter Of The Novice ...
Part 2: Robin demonstrates an exercise that encourages the rider to establish the chosen canter early, and maintain it into the fence. He explains the importance of this work. He focuses on strengthening the rider's ability to set the rhythm early and ride quietly down a line or round a course. H...
