Jumping plays an important part in every horse's training. Gymnastic work helps to strengthen your horse's muscles and make him more supple and powerful. You do not need to tackle huge obstacles to reap the benefits, but the skills required to tackle a round of jumps such as being confident and able to turn, keep straight and controlling speed and rhythm are all aspects of riding that are so important in all disciplines. This DVD includes jumping for the first time and covers training from novice level up to more advanced work for affiliated competitions and is invaluable if you want to improve your own jumping technique.
This DVD shows you how to establish basic schooling techniques at home and is extremely helpful if you do not have regular lessons. The format of this DVD gives you the option of selecting which lesson you wish to watch at any time. Simply follow the straightforward on-screen menus to help you navigate through them.
On screen, follow each stage of the work which includes:
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Working out a practice course, equipment to use
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Exercises for the novice and intermediate rider, jumping position, turns, straightness and transitions
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Training the novice horse, preparatory work over poles, developing the canter, steering and balance
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Exercises for the experienced horse and rider as well as tackling different types of obstacles and coping with problems
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Using dressage to improve your jumping and how to ask for a flying change
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How to cope at a competition including rules and regulations, warming up, jumping a round and a jump off
Claire Lilley has been training horses and teaching riders both overseas and in the UK for over twenty years. She believes successful schooling involves sensitivity and understanding, always being aware that every horse and rider are different. Training must be enjoyable in order for horses and riders to achieve their goals. Nevertheless the same basic principles of a good seat and the correct aids must be maintained across the disciplines.
Approx running time 120 mins
PAL format