In this 3 volume series, international show jumper Tim Stockdale clearly demonstrates the techniques involved in becoming a successful showjumper, from the basics through to advanced levels. Ably assisted by Jamie Wingrave and Sophie Tobin, Tim imparts an enormous amount of information and his enthusiastic natural style will inspire potential or experienced show jumpers of all levels.
Volume 1 Laying the Foundations includes:
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Horse's Tack
- Rider's position
- Basic flatwork - the walk, flexion and suppleness, moving away from the leg, the trot, the canter and the flying change
- The use of cavaletti
- Starting to jump, balanced jumping, a balanced jumping position, regularity in the stride, riding a spread, approaching a single fence in canter, distance for take off, maintaining rhythm and maintaining contact
- Jumping a course
- Troubleshooting common problems - horses that rush fences and riders 'left behind' at the fence
- Use of bounces and fillers.
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Approx running time 75 mins
PAL format