We’re sure that the lunge whip Chris carried was designed to scare the riders more than the horses!
“You don’t have to lean back over a drop fence,” says Chris Burton “you just have to stay at a 90 degree angle to the earth … gravity is your friend.”
Click on the icon below to hear what else Chris Burton has to say about jumping a drop fence
Now let's take a look at the position some of Chris' students demonstrated over a drop fence
Let's start off with a small drop
Pick those knees up
Looking good with a great lower leg
The horse looks down the rider looks up
Well done and great balance
We land and can now focus on the next fence
This little horse just took the drop in his stride
Again great leg and body position
So now you are inspired - get out there and practise some drop fences with your coach!
