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 they will get the jump they want also. Buck explains the concept of rhythm, involving not changing the feel of the gait while the riders begin an exercise working over small verticals on a circle. He encourages the riders into a forward canter, and has them use their outside rein to balance the horse while keeping forward with the inside leg.