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Build Confidence Over Fences, by Holly Hugo-Vidal with Sue M. Copeland . 150pp. When you approach a fence, do you hold your breath? As your horse covers the last few strides, do you see a distance, or do you see a disaster? Jumping doesn’t have to be frightening. This visual, step-by-step guide will help vanquish your fear by teaching you how to: build a strong, secure, and effective riding position for success over fences, Improve your control on the flat, to improve your control at the jumps, Develop confidence by working over ground poles and flower boxes before you tackle real fences, Use easy, progressive gymnastics to develop your eye, Successfully jump single fences, as well as straight and bending lines, Get the skills you’ll need to successfully jump a course, Troubleshoot common over-fences problems, such as refusals, rushing and spooking. Follow this program faithfully, and you may never have a bad fence again!