Olympic Gold medalist Boyd Martin teaches a lesson on rideability exercises over fences. He works with the the group to improve the rideability of their horses, to improve their experience on a course. Boyd sets up a line of fences and works with the riders to compress and lengthen the canter in order to add or arrive in less strides.
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Rideability Exercises Over Fences | B...
Part 1: Boyd explains the session goals and what rideability means to him. The riders warm up at a walk and trot. Boyd works with them on some counter canter, using opposite flexion to loosen up the horses necks and test how secure they are in canter. Boyd sets up a grid using cavalettis, working...
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Rideability Exercises Over Fences | B...
Part 2: Boyd raises the jumps and the riders continue to improve their skills. He works with two of the riders to use the power of their eyes and make sure they are looking for their next fence to give the horse subtle cues on direction. One rider continues to work on the rideability of her horse...
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Rideability Exercises Over Fences | B...
Part 3: The riders jump around the course and Boyd gives them individual feedback. He concludes the session by reminding them of the power of their mentality on course, as he points out most of their mistakes happen when they get a little bit nervous, as all of them are strong riders. Boyd acknow...
