US Olympian Becky Holder works with riders at the Novice and Training level to create a balanced and obedient horse on the flat, which translates to better jumps. She works with one rider whose horse tends to get tense in the neck and assists her in creating and maintaining forward energy. By combining focus on position with awareness of rhythm, Becky coaches the riders to create a nice picture over the fences and ride a smooth course.
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Novice / Training | Becky Holder | TR...
US Olympian Becky Holder works with riders at the Novice and Training level to create a balanced and obedient horse on the flat, which translates to better jumps. She works with one rider whose horse tends to get tense in the neck and assists her in creating and maintaining forward energy. By com...
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Novice / Training | Becky Holder | PA...
Part 8: Becky expands the exercise into a short course. She supports one rider to keep her cool and use her half halt and body as her horse gets exuberant coming into a line. The riders focus on the quality of the canter and riding correct corners, which directly reflects in how well the horses j...
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Novice / Training | Becky Holder | PA...
Part 1: Becky opens the session by allowing the group of riders, who are just moving up to training level, introduce themselves and their horses. They warm up with some flat work focusing making sure they horses stay soft and out at the end of the reins. Becky encourages the riders to go back to ...
