In our sport, practice doesn’t make perfect—practicing properly makes perfect. I think this applies especially to accuracy questions out on cross country. When learning to jump corner fences, it doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it can’t be complicated. It has to be learned gradually and intentionally.

There are two key ideas a rider needs to consider when learning or teaching a horse to jump a corner or any other accuracy question for that matter. First, start slowly in a controlled setting. Secondly, keep in mind that sufficient preparation creates respect for the question being asked.