After introductions from each rider with an explanation of their experience, Doug has them do a simple trot gymnastics to see how fresh each horse is. Then they do a course with small fences, lots of turns and changes of pace within the exercises.
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Show Jumping Early Spring Clinic | Do...
Doug next has them do an exercise of a line of seven bounces on a figure 8. The variety of horses bring up different issues, including keeping the power through the turn, how to deal with a hot horse and riding the line.
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Show Jumping Early Spring Clinic | Do...
The bounce course continues with one more horse and rider combination working to find the correct canter for the exercise.
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Show Jumping Early Spring Clinic | Do...
This clinic continues with Doug Payne. He now alters the course by changing the set of bounces to every other one being high or low to give the more advanced horses a new challenge in their footwork. We have the great opportunity to watch Doug ride a hot gelding and see how he brings about a bett...
