Alex Hua Tian keeps the excitable Jeans calm for jumping

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  • Posted: 21/06/2010
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Alex Hua Tian's 13 year old eventer Jeans, is aimed at WEG. Alex explains that Jeans has two main issues; he's excitable and he has a huge amount of raw power over a fence. "It's essential that he remains utterly calm at home and during the warmup at events", says Alex. This means focusing on staying soft, supple, deep, round and working in a familiar routine which includes travers and leg yield. Alex helps Jeans contain his power by placing a tight canter pole in front of the fence. He progresses to a serpentine exercise (with a twist!) as it helps both of them to think ahead, keep a rhythm and stay calm and balanced around the corners!

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Ad Hoc 6 Mar 2011 The rider should be commended for being calm and steady, but why the overbent flexing of the horse's neck, particularly with such a strong bit? Isn't that a sure way to bring a horse it on it's forehand (and make it easier for it to speed up)?
kevin...y 4 Jul 2010 This video is excellent. Alex has a great lower leg position. Alex is excellent and he will go far. Fab' tips for my horses.
Tx 29 Jun 2010 Really good video Alex, thanks for the tips!
Sophie.M 26 Jun 2010 What a lovely horse! Alex is great, he just seems to ride every type of horse perfectly and he's a lovely quiet rider - really nice to watch.
Mollychop 23 Jun 2010 Very lucid commentary- really enjoyed watching this partnership. Thanks to all involved.

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