Bethany beginning the training session on her mare, "Holly Would"
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lots of flat work, then small X-rails to start
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then we trotted modest verticles to keep the horse collected
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good position for the landing side; seat well out of the saddle until the horse is completely over the jump; rider's center of gravity still centered over the horse; good release
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Holly stretching over a small oxer; Bethany holdign a good jumping position
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although the horse took a long spot and stretched over the oxer, the rider is still out of the saddle and well balanced as the horse is in the air near the landing
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Holly showing very nicely tucked knees as Bethany holds good position over the larger jump. Horses jump willingly if they aren't being sat back on over the fences or pulled in the mouth by an off balance rider
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the horse in good jumping position; rider well folded and giving the horse a good release
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the oxer getting a little bigger; Bethany well balanced and centered, giving a good release
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Holly is getting "good air", but Bethany is still balanced and out of the saddle not interfering with the horse's jump
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very nice form by the horse AND the rider over the larger oxer jump
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"Hang Time!" Nice position
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