The riders and horses now tackle courses with the chance to gallop between fences and rebalance. They ride an interesting obstacle that is a sunken road in one direction and a roller coaster with a log in and out in the other. Buck Davidson points out to the riders the importance of finding their line and having the right canter far enough in front of the fence to not have to pull right at the fence.
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Spring Cross Country School | Buck Da...
Buck Davidson schools a group of upper-level riders on their first cross-country outing after the winter, with one horse having been on cross country only a handful of times. The opening exercises use a controlled number of strides between tiny log fences. The challenge becomes more complex when ...
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Spring Cross-Country School | Buck Da...
Buck Davidson schools a group of upper-level riders on their first cross-country outing after the winter, with one horse having been on cross country only a handful of times. This variation of horses provides a great opportunity to watch skilled riders work through challenging cross country exerc...
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Sharon White—Part 2: Cross-Country Tr...
In Part 2 of a cross-country lesson, Sharon White continues helping Training, Modified and Intermediate-level pairs, designing courses for each. Teaching points include riding the line, not the distance; working with mares; and keeping the correct pace. The riders practice various fences includin...