With the horses warmed up, William has them progress to riding a course. He wants them to focus on the horses being forward but controlled. He also wants to make sure the riders work the horses in between jumps so they are softer and using their bodies properly.
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Training Level Jumping Courses | Will...
They finish the first day jumping a full course. William stresses that the riders need to have a Plan A, but they need to be able to adapt on course depending on how the horses jump. Then being able to figure out Plan B quickly is important in competition. However, in training, riders can take th...
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Preliminary Level Introduction | Will...
William welcomes everyone and talks to each participant to get to know them and their horses.
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Preliminary Level Flatwork Warm-up | ...
William takes a few moments to watch everyone warm up on the flat. His intention is to get an idea of how the horses go to better understand what they should work on. Generally speaking, he wants the riders to take contact and have the horse in front of the leg.
