Part 3: William discusses the merits of riding into a fence with connection, versus on a looped rein. He explains that he feels horses should be able to jump with either initially, but as the questions get harder with tight turns and narrow fences, they will need to be able to move forward with more contact. He urges riders to practice getting this contact in warm up, so they don't get into trouble on a course, go to pick it up, and have the horse be reactive. The riders begin to work over the fences in walk.
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Trotting & Walking Fences, Two Star H...
Part 4: As they progress over the fences, the horses begin to take them seriously at the walk. William supports the riders in staying straight and getting comfortable not knowing exactly how each fence will go. He encourages them to keep a wide hand, and use this to funnel the horses straight to ...
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Trotting & Walking Fences, Two Star H...
Part 5: William works with rider whose horse is having issues knocking down the fence with the water tray. They discuss water trays in depth and William reminds the group to pick their battles. The horse in question does jump water trays well in competition, though he isn't relaxed over them. He...
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Trotting & Walking Fences, Two Star H...
Part 6: The group picks up the pace and works around a course of fences in canter. William reminds them to ride forwards and be confident. He works with one rider to close her thumb on the reins, and reminds the whole group to keep their hands forward but sit back, this creates a more secure posi...
