Wellington, Fla.—Jan. 6

If you thought flatwork would be contained in Thursday’s flat lessons, think again. Before Olympic veteran Beezie Madden began her gymnastic work demonstration on Friday at the George Morris Horsemastership Clinic, she took a moment to remind everyone that all jumping stems from great flat work.

“I want to feel, whether I’m galloping or I’m counter cantering or I’m collected, like I could jump a big fence with this canter,” Madden said. “That’s the goal of our flat work.”