Dorothy works with the riders as they tackle the fences. She makes subtle adjustments to their position while thoroughly explaining the biomechanics behind how the rider and horse's bodies interact.

Dorothy works with the riders as they tackle the fences. She makes subtle adjustments to their position while thoroughly explaining the biomechanics behind how the rider and horse's bodies interact.

Part 3: Boyd raises the jumps and make them wider as the riders continue working through the exercise. He assists a rider with her talented horse that tends to get hot and rush. Boyd reminds her not to be quick with her body over the fence, since she has a quick horse, and to instead use her posi...

Part 2: Boyd sets up another exercise with three small jumps on a curve. He challenges the riders to come in a slower, rounder canter in order to jump them all correctly. The exercise helps the riders get a very deep distance and encourage the horses to be quicker in their shoulder while to jumpi...

Part 4: Boyd adds V poles to the fences and makes them wider in order to help slow the horses into the jump. This allows the riders to ride in without worrying about holding back, enabling them to focus on their position while the horse has a nicer jump. As the horses start to jump using their wh...

Liz helps riders warm-up over fences for stadium jumping. She emphasizes keeping leg on into, over and after the jumps and that the riders need to make sure they release enough over the fence. They do several different lines to work on balance, rhythm and straightness.

Part 1: Sharon uses a combination of dressage movements to bring attention to bend and stride control. Progressing to working down lines of gymnastics, Sharon emphases the value of moving the horse's feet. She provides thoughtful critique and supports the riders as the fences are raised.

Part 2: Sharon works with the riders on getting more square through the turns while on course. With emphasis on staying out and using the arena space wisely, viewers see Sharon's instruction in action. With a challenging series of turns, Sharon is able to illustrate the importance of corners for ...

Trailer for Britain's first World No.1 Eventer, William Fox-Pitt's Trotting & Walking Fences session, with two star horses and riders. Join William in the jumping arena while he illustrates the value of working over fences at the lower gaits.

Trailer for Britain's first World No.1 Eventer, William Fox-Pitt's Trotting & Walking Fences session, with two star horses and riders. Join William in the jumping arena while he illustrates the value of working over fences at the lower gaits.

Part 1: The riders jump around a course including a barrel, wall, oxers and skinnies in canter. William encourages one rider to keep her reins longer and jump in a relaxed contact, with good results. He works with another who tends to bring her hands too wide to create a better angle with her arm...

Part 2: William introduces the idea of taking fences at lower gaits, and explains that his goal for the session is to have riders come to a fence, be able to wait and see what happens, and then react to it. By coming in walk and trot, riders have more time to practice waiting, rather than expecti...

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 m...

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 ...

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...

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...

Part 7: William notes that some of the riders get in a hurry at related distances which leads them to rushing the horse and breaking the rhythm. He encourages them to focus on riding on a more forward stride between fences, without sacrificing rhythm to achieve it. When on rider is throwing her h...

Part 8: William discusses some of the riders bit choice. He notes that they seem to lose power every time they try to make an adjustment. He advises them that personally, he prefers the horse to have less bit, and let the horse feel just a little bit strong in the bridle in order to keep that pow...

Part 9: William works with a rider who has a very free and forward position but tends to lose connection in the bridle. He encourages her to still move the horses feet but be behind her and supporting her in the bridle. As they gain confidence, the riders start to rush the turn and become overly ...

Part 10: The riders feed back on the session and what they've gained from walking and trotting the fences. William explains that it's a good way to practice jumping without jumping big all the time, and that it adds variety for the horses.

Part 1: The riders begin with trotting fences while Will explains the usefulness of approaching and taking off for a fence in a lower gait, as well as the benefits of trotting around an entire course. The riders progress to working at a walk. Downed fences and difficulties offer a fantastic learn...

Part 2: Will invites the rider to tackle a course at varied gaits, including walk and trot, with some gymnastics. This exercise offers a valuable tool for viewers to take to their own arena. Will's expert guidance illustrates common pit falls. Obvious improvement is made by horse and rider in jus...

Trailer for Matt Brown's Transitions For jumping session. Top event rider and coach, Matt Brown gives a lesson focused on working with transitions to improve the horse and riders jumping. He uses ground poles, V poles, and a series of jumps to support rider as he offers feedback to help this indi...

Part 1: Matt asks the rider to warm up, focusing on steady gait and rhythm rather than frame. He prompts her to keep her elbows following the motion of the neck and work on maintaining the connection. They uses transitions to create focus when the horse gets distracted. When the mare gets fussy, ...