There is also a misconception that to jump, the rider needs to “get into jumping position”. This is not true. In reality, the horse’s motion over the jump folds the rider into the jumping position. As long as the rider is not tense and bracing, and understands how to remain fluid through their hip joints. This is why the classical riding schools taught jumping first – learning to follow the horse with fluid hips is every bit as important when riding on the flat as it is over jumps. In today’s vi

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