Video Discussion # 1: 5 Bar Show Jumping Competition

5 and 6 bar competitions are so much fun to watch! Other than the obvious fact that the jumps are bigger, and therefore harder to jump cleanly - Can anyone tell me why this exercise of 5 verticals with a set distance between them gets more and more difficult as they raise the jumps?

What do you notice about how the whole line rides based on the quality of the jump they take at the first, smallest jump? And how can that be applied to your show jumping rounds?

Did you see any moments when a riders position was negatively effecting the horses ability to jump cleanly? (Click on Video Title above to read discussion)