David begins to work through each of the rider's responsibilities, focusing first on speed and the different paces for each kind of cross country fence. He also touches on direction, timing, rhythm, and balance, emphasizing that once the rider is taking care of these responsibilities and has enough awareness to do so well, the horse is free to do his job and solve the puzzle of the jump. He likens coaching this awareness to learning to drive a car, where if the rider has to think about the controls, they are late, and shares how this method has helped his amateur riders have achievable moments.
