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The Italian Riding Tour of a Lifetime.

Ten days touring Italy, eating and drinking the best Italy has to offer. Hacking through vineyards at sunset, developing your riding skills with private lessons, boating on the Adriatic, biking through national parks.. It doesn’t get better than this!

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How to improve your release over a jump.

The way you release your hand and elbow over the jump helps your fold and balance.

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How to jump spooky jumps.

Jumping a scary filler is nerve racking as you know the horse will jump big.

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How your position affects the way your horse jumps.

If your horse chips, runs or stands off the jumps, it could be that your position is affecting him.

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Should you have a light or strong contact at the base of the jump.

Wide oxers help loosen the horses back end and make the jump rounder

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How wide oxers improve the horse’s jump.

Wide oxers help loosen the horses back end and make the jump rounder

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Why you should jump bounces in schooling.

Bounces are fun and interesting for the horse that makes them springy and light on their feet.

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How to improve your confidence jumping and make your horse sharper in front.

One exercise for both the horse and rider to improve equally. The “Tune up double” builds confidence and sharpens the horses’ front end.

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How to improve your eye to see great distances.

Being able to see a good distance to a jump makes a calm,confident rider.Learn how to improve your eye with these simple exercises.

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How to improve balance and style over a jump.

Having a strong, balanced jump position is essential for your horses’ and your own confidence.

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