Part 2: Matt introduces a fence and discusses the importance of controlling the canter stride and keeping it rhythmic for a better approach. Focusing on the riders line of sight and seeing a stride, Matt assists them in setting up for a better jump. The riders have difficulty doing this without creating an open, flat stride.
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Steady Contact & Keeping The Rhythm |...
Part 3: Matt focuses on assisting the riders to teach the horse to look for the jump. Matt helps the rider focus on finding their line into every jump, and keeps them riding forward even with distractions. Discussing the importance of going with the horse, Matt works with the rider to soften the ...
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Stadium Jumping | David O'Connor & Si...
Olympian David O'Connor works with Sinead Halpin and her talented mare to improve their stadium jumping. He notices the horse struggles to maintain her shape and straightness over fences and suggests guide poles to help with this.
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Stadium Jumping | David O'Connor & Si...
Part 1: David introduces the rider and her horse, who's at preliminary level currently and in an eighteen month training plan to be brought along. He explains she is a great mover, but very weak behind and she has a competition in two weeks. They start warming up, focusing on leg yield and canter...
