Eventing
3 Seasons
Eventing, an Olympic sport, is best described as an equestrian triathlon. The sport originated as a cavalry test and is comprised of three phases: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. Eventing tests horse and rider pairs more completely than any other. Learn from the best eventing riders and trainers in the world. Search for your favorite coach or by training topic.
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Longer Reins, Forward Riding | Andreas Dibowski | PART 03
Episode 1
Part 3: Andreas works with a rider who has the tendency to stand in his irons, rely on his hands, and create too much pressure in his horse's body. He encourages him to sit deeper in the saddle and ride more from his seat to keep his horse together, and with him into and over the fences. Andreas ...
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Keeping A Rhythm While Riding An Accurate Line | Buck Davidson | PART 01
Episode 2
Part 1: Buck introduces the clinic and explains that although it is a jumping lesson, it will have somewhat of a dressage focus. He points out that if a rider can ride their dressage figures, and their jumping lines accurately, and they are able to choose the canter they want for each fence, then...
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Keeping A Rhythm While Riding An Accurate Line | Buck Davidson | PART 02
Episode 3
The riders continue around the exercise. Buck explains how even a momentary loss of focus, which happens when one rider gets in another's way, can majorly interrupt the rhythm, and change the whole line. As the horses gain confidence, Buck switches the focus on adding and taking out strides betwe...
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Keeping A Rhythm While Riding An Accurate Line | Buck Davidson | PART 03
Episode 4
The riders have more success in transitioning from a forward to a slower canter between fences. Buck encourages them to let their horses go and ride more from their body and less from their reins to avoid breaking the rhythm. He works with one rider to get deeper into fences to make a nicer shape...
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03:23Episode 5
Jumping Fundamentals - Trailer
Episode 5
Trailer for William Micklem's two-part Jumping Fundamentals Session. Highly regarded international coach, breeder and speaker William Micklem puts his spin on the fundamentals of a successful jump. With years of knowledge garnered around the globe, William's perspective is unique and his instruct...
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Jumping Fundamentals | William Fox-Pitt | PART 01
Episode 6
William reminds the riders of the beauty of simplicity when communicating with our horse. Viewers meet the clinic horses and riders and William reminds riders to celebrate their mount's strengths and positive aspects. Valuable insights are offered through the warm up and William comments on the q...
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Jumping Fundamentals | William Fox-Pitt | PART 02
Episode 7
William discusses selecting the right bit and the effect of the different types of mouth pieces, before sending riders over a grid of fences. By allowing riders to choose their own path to the jumps, William delivers a powerful lesson on the importance of horse and rider independence, and the abi...
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Jumping Exercises To Improve The Riders Effectiveness | Mary King | TRAILER 01
Episode 8
Trailer for Olympic Medalist, Mary King's session focused on Jumping Exercises To Improve The Riders Effectiveness. Mary works with a group of riders in a lesson focused on quit and effective riding over fences. Using gymnastics, she helps the riders to understand that getting quieter and stiller...
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Jumping Exercises To Improve The Riders Effectiveness | Mary King | PART 01
Episode 9
Part 1: Mary starts the lesson off with a bounce and some narrow fences in an exercise that has the riders changing the rein. She explains this challenges the riders to work on their steering and turns, as well as demanding they be effective over the fences. Mary gives the riders individual feedb...
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Jumping Exercises To Improve The Riders Effectiveness - Part 2
Episode 10
Part 2: Mary praises a rider who shows great reaction, and manages her horse well when he comes into the bounce wrong, so they are able to complete the fence. She points out how the horse can sometimes get a little busy with his head when the questions get harder, and suggests a properly fitted r...
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05:53Episode 11
Introduction of Group 1 | Buck Davidson
Episode 11
The first group of riders introduce themselves and their horses/pony. Buck explains the basics of his system. He says riders need to remember two things – where you are going and how fast you are going to get there. He has the riders canter a circle each direction so he can evaluate each pair. He...
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03:22Episode 12
Instructor Certification Program | Trailer
Episode 12
Trailer for the video series on the Instructor Certification Program. Take a look inside the program and gain insights into what it takes, as well as lots of valuable information to assist in your own riding. Join the program attendees as they work on teaching in a group.
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Instructor Certification Program | Robin Walker | PART 02
Episode 13
The lesson focuses on balance coming into the jump. The instructor reminds the rider of the importance of preparation. He asks her to prepare early. once the rider she selected her canter, he coaches her to stay with it rather than trying to change it close to the fence in a panic. He explains th...
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Instructor Certification Program | Robin Walker | PART 03
Episode 14
The instructor focuses on the correct canter for jumping. He discusses the importance of every horse having an adjustable stride, that ranges from 10 feet, up to a big scopey distance, and reminds the rider that this needs to be established well at home so it is easily replicated in competition u...
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Instructor Certification Program | Mary D'Arcy | PART 04
Episode 15
The instructor focuses on flatwork for jumping, and specifically the leg aides. Using a mounted rider, she demonstrates the different leg aides that can be applied, and when they might be appropriate. The instructor explains the use of spurs, and how they don't help if the horse is behind the leg...
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Instructor Certification Program | Mary D'Arcy | PART 05
Episode 16
The session covers flatwork for jumping with a focus on contact. With the rider mounted, the instructor helps her get a feel for the aides by showing her the pressure on the reins and encouraging her to maintain a consistent contact. They establish that the horse is not accepting of the bridle, a...
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Instructor Certification Program | Mary D'Arcy | PART 06
Episode 17
The instructor continues to work on flatwork for jumping in the lesson, focusing on the line into fences. By drawing focus to the tempo, she supports the rider as she works on creating a more quality gait, while staying on her line. The group works on collecting the canter and lifting the shoulde...
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Instructor Certification Program | Mary D'Arcy | PART 07
Episode 18
Flatwork for jumping, with a focus on fences. With attention still on the quality of the canter, the riders work over some small jumps. The instructor reminds them not to land and let the horses fall apart, but rather land and ride for the next fence. She works with the riders to be present and f...
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Instructor Certification Program | Mary D'Arcy | PART 08
Episode 19
The riders work over an oxer and a vertical. The instructor coaches them to ride forward. When one rider loses confidence and stops riding with her leg, the instructor helps her go forward into the fence. They use rhythm and balance to stay consistent on the approach to the fence.
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Instructor Certification Program | Robin Walker | PART 09
Episode 20
The instructors discuss the criteria they use when assessing a horse and rider, these include having the horse in front of the leg and easily accepting the aides. They also wanted the horses to be alert, looking to the fence and taking the rider to the fence.
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Instructor Certification Program | Robin Walker | PART 15
Episode 21
The instructor sets up an exercise with oxers and verticals to challenge the rider. They focus on setting up the canter and being prepared early, and then keeping it consistent until take off. As the fences are much higher, the instructors are able to use them to demonstrate to the rider how cons...
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Improving Your Turns For Show Jumping - Trailer
Episode 22
Olympian Christopher Burton gives a lesson in the stadium, focused on improving your turns for show jumping. He works with riders over fences to chose the best lines and ride correct turns to have a better course.
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Improving Your Turns For Show Jumping | Christopher Burton | PART 01
Episode 23
Part 1: Christopher begins the session by having the riders work at a canter over pols. They practice lengthening and collecting to change the number of strides between each set. He reminds the riders to give a forward hand and allow the horse over the poles and through the turns, which helps rel...
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Improving Your Turns For Show Jumping | Christopher Burton | PART 02
Episode 24
Part 2: Christopher replaces the poles with verticals and the riders work to compress and lengthen between the two fences. He draws attention to their line and encourages them to focus on being inside rather than overshooting. Christopher helps a rider stop her horse from drifting by having her f...