Part 1: Sandy coaches the rider to ride from leg to hand and encourage the horse down into the contact. Offering feedback and advice on achieving a more balanced seat, Sandy illustrates to the rider how this also brings the horse into balance. As the session progresses, the horse becomes more relaxed, soft and balanced.
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Balance | Sandy Phillips | PART 02
Part 2: Sandy reiterates the importance of keeping the horse in front of the rider's leg and moving forward. With good posture in mind, Sandy then works with the rider on walk to canter transitions. They focus on using the seat to collect and balance the horse rather than relying on the reins.
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At Least A Seven | William Fox-Pitt |...
Part 1: William introduces viewers to the clinic riders and begins his assessment through the warm up. Subtle suggestions elevate the harmony of horses and rider. William offers expertise on small changes that yield big results through the movements. He discussing riding the horse 'up' and creati...
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At Least A Seven | William Fox-Pitt |...
Part 2: William discusses controlling the speed of the gaits while maintaining rhythm for comfortable collection. He offers pointers on each individual horse's areas of success and their weaknesses, as well as tips for the riders position to create better performance. Viewers are guided to unders...
