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Always make any necessary adjustments early on in the approach to a jump. The last few strides belong to the horse - who will only be able to jump to the best of their ability if the rider remains stable and doesn't interfere at that point.

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Video Discussion # 93: More than a "missed distance"!
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Discussion # 141: Check out this cross country complex!
Video Discussion # 89: Watch Ginny Leng show us what a good show jumping canter looks like!
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Video # 84: This is Lija schooling a water jump with a skinny!
Discussion # 139: How would you ride this fence?
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Discussion # 116: How would you ride this type of cross country jump?
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Discussion # 106: Where would you jump this cross country fence? And what speed do you want on the approach?
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