See the Jump, See the Distance - Expert how-to for English Riders

See the Jump, See the Distance

Training your eyes to focus on the jumps can help you arrive at the correct takeoff spot.

Author:: PracticalHorseman
Updated:: Feb 22, 2017
Original:: Jul 11, 2012

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This article originally appeared in the July 2012 issue of Practical Horseman magazine.

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