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horses4lf

18th Jul 2007, 07:45 PM

Hey again guys! :D

Havent been on here for a while! I have had no problems up till now!
I HOPE YOU CAN HELP! My horse has such a big jump and because I'm so tiny It bounces me out of my saddle! What can I do to stop This from happening?

I would be greatful if you could help
Sarah Cozens xx

horses4lf

18th Jul 2007, 07:57 PM

please help!:)

Mareish

18th Jul 2007, 08:10 PM

Sounds to me like he is taking you by surprise to be bouncing you out of the saddle, do you struggle to 'go with him' ?

Maybe some lessons would be a good idea as your instructor will be able to see what is happening much better from the ground than you will on board :)

smellyheather

18th Jul 2007, 08:22 PM

i agree, maybe you need a few lessons. you are not united and need to learn to go with the motion with your horse more. i had the same problem a few years ago and now the mare is the best jumping horse i have ever sat on. our bond is immense. just have a lesson or two and let someone on the ground evaluate the situation.