They continue the ground pole circling exercise at the trot. Ashley helps the rider learn what it is to ride with connection to the bit. They do transitions within the trot and then canter the exercise.
Up Next in Stadium Jumping
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OTTB Hunter/Jumper to Eventing - Stad...
As they go to jump, they work on getting the horse more responsive to the rider's leg. When they add a jump on a circle, they talk about rideability and why it’s necessary as she does courses- to go forward, come back and bend while doing the course.
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OTTB Hunter/Jumper to Eventing - Stad...
The next step are single fences in a row in a calm manner with a bend in the turns. They start by jumping a single fence and then circling after it to establish the bend before going to the next jump. Ashley then challenges her with a small course while she decides when she should circle between ...
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OTTB Hunter/Jumper to Eventing - Stad...
Ashley asks the rider to recount what she’s learned in the lesson.
