Over Fences

Trainer Tip : What makes a rider over fences pleasing to the judges eye ?? I love to see a good position which has both form, and function . Starting with the lower leg, heels down, toe to girth, soft relaxed knees, a straight back, proper release which is soft , and giving, head and eyes up looking at the next fence. I also want to see a rider that waits for their horses thrust to lift them out of the saddle, and not have the rider jumping ahead onto their horses neck. Next week we can take a look at some common faults over fences. Thank You. Coeli Netsky cnetskyequine.com