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How to jump into water

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Mary King, 05 August 2008 14:55

Mary King says: “Water is often shadowy or rippling, which is scary. The horse may not be sure about what’s going on or what’s expected of him. He needs to have complete confidence in his rider to know she won’t ask him to do something dangerous. Remember – he doesn’t know how deep the water is.” Tips for jumping into ...

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How to jump steps

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Mary King, 05 August 2008 14:53

Mary King says: “The key to jumping steps is the quality of the canter. You need to collect your horse’s stride so he’s like a little bouncing ball. You want him to bounce up the stairs so the canter has to be strong. Don’t approach facts but have lots of energy – really sit him back on his hocks.” Tips ...

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How to steer accurately in cross-country

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Mary King, 05 August 2008 14:51

Mary King says: “It’s important to look where you’re going – turning your head and shoulders will indicate to your horse where you’re heading next.“When riding cross-country, you can’t always let your horse see the fence much before you get to it but, if you can, do it.” Tips for accurate steering cross-country: If necessary, come down a gear and ...

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How to jump downhill

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Mary King, 05 August 2008 14:43

Mary King says: “The thing to remember about jumping downhill is not to get in front of the movement. If you do, you put yourself in a vulnerable position if it goes wrong – and also you’ll force your horse on to his forehand, which could mean he hits the fence or puts in a stop.” Tips for jumping downhill: ...

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