5 and 6 bar competitions are so much fun to watch! Other than the obvious fact that the jumps are bigger, and therefore harder to jump cleanly - Can anyone tell me why this exercise of 5 verticals with a set distance between them gets more and more difficult as they raise the jumps?
What do you notice about how the whole line rides based on the quality of the jump they take at the first, smallest jump? And how can that be applied to your show jumping rounds?
Did you see any moments when a riders position was negatively affecting the horses ability to jump cleanly? (Click on Video Title above to read or join in on this educational discussion)
Question # 1: My horse tends to fall to the inside on circles and turns, especially to the right. What can I do to fix this? (Anonymous)This is a very common problem! And can be fixed by going back to the basics, and making sure the horse truly understands what the lateral aids mean. Once you know how to give lateral aids, and your horse understands what to do when you apply them, not only will you have the ability to fix the problem you mentioned, but you will have a solid foundation to build upon for more advanced work. Here's how to begin: (click on the Article Title to see full answer)
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