Trainer: David O'Connor & Lauren Kieffer
Length: 08:05 Minutes
The cross-country phase in three-day eventing tests technical accuracy, the ability to adjust speed and direction, and the horse and rider partnership. In this video, Olympic gold medalist David O’Connor and Olympic rider Lauren Kieffer discuss correct body position, holding a line, speed, and jumping banks and ditches—all crucial skills in a successful cross-country round.
For more information about three-day eventing, please visit the United States Eventing Association and US Equestrian’s eventing page.
Key Principles:
Rider Responsibilities
Direction and Speed
The Correct Positions
Jumping a Bank
Jumping a Ditch
Putting It All Together
This video is brought to you by Land Rover, the title sponsor of the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team.