The Coffin Canter

 


The term "coffin canter" comes from the type of canter required to get a good jump at the common cross country complex of rails - ditch - rails, also known as a coffin jump. Coffin complexes are usually found at the Preliminary to the Advanced levels. Although more and more smaller versions are appearing on Training level courses, so Training level riders need to be educated about the skill required to negotiate them. And there are many other cross country obstacles that require the "coffin canter" on the approach, such as.....(Click on Article Title above (in blue) to read full article)