2’ to 2’3” Level – Introducing a Jump
Hunters/Equitation
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13m
Geoff starts the horses over “half” a crossrail with one pole at an angle. This allows the rider to do what’s best for the horse by choosing what part of the jump to ride towards. He says the horse should trot in a steady rhythm on a straight line and then stop after the jump, which teaches the horse to come back after the jump.
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