Clear Round 101

Clear Round 101 – Your Complete Guide to Consistent Clear Rounds in ShowjumpingTired of feeling like your round “just happens to you”?Clear Round 101 is a rider-friendly, step-by-step guide that takes you from A to Z on your journey to consistent, confident clear rounds.Whether you’re schooling at home or heading into the ring, this book gives you a practical system for building skills, solving problems, and showing up prepared—not just hopeful.Inside, You’ll Learn How To:1. Nail the Fundamentals of RidingUnderstand how your body position directly affects your horse—and how to fix it.Master the four core riding aids so your communication stays clear and consistent.Ride with feel, clarity, and connection instead of tension and guesswork.2. Become a Flatwork ExpertDiscover the key pillars of flatwork and how they improve your horse’s movement and responsiveness.Stop riding aimless sessions—learn how to train with purpose and direction.Use structured exercises tailored to each flatwork pillar to build real progress.3. Master Polework and GymnasticsLearn when and why to use pole and gymnastic exercises in your training routine.Stop relying on random leftover exercises—know exactly what to set up and why.Match the right exercise to the right problem so every session has a clear goal.Access dozens of proven pole and gymnastic exercises, plus guidance on when to call it a day.Build a better “eye” for a distance with exercises designed specifically for distance-seeing skills.4. Stop Missing DistancesDevelop a consistent rhythm that makes finding a distance easier and more repeatable.Train your distance eye with targeted patterns and exercises.Stop drifting to fences with no plan—learn to ride in with purpose.Stay calm even when you don’t see a distance early, instead of overreacting.5. Ride Courses Like a ProNail your corners and turns to set up clean, controlled lines.Assess each fence profile and ride it with the right approach.Improve your position over fences so your horse can actually do its job.Understand related distances and how your approach to one fence affects the next.Learn how to ride combinations correctly instead of hoping they work out.6. Have Your Best Show Days EverBuild a pre-show routine that puts you into performance mode instead of panic mode.Walk the course like a strategist—spot traps early and plan your ride around them.Warm up effectively based on your course and your horse, not habit.Stay present in the ring and actually ride your plan instead of “blacking out.”Manage mid-round problems and still finish strong instead of mentally checking out.Clear Round 101 isn’t theory or fluff.It’s a practical, straight-talking guide written for real riders who want to ride better rounds, treat their horses fairly, and finally feel in control of what happens between the start and finish flags.If you’re ready to stop guessing and start riding with a plan, this book is for you. Read more