Jumping Ambitions

[ponymadgal]

I really want to get into jumping, and i have jumped 2 foot 9 before. My pony quite likes jumping but we have quite a small school and her saddle keeps slipping forward, she bucked when we put her crouper on . . . I would love to get better at jumping, does nay one have any tips on improving jumping position and style, and heliong to get to my first show??

[Funky MeerKAT]

If your saddle is slipping forward it could be to narrow for your pony. I would go and get some jumping lessons would be the best thing. Find an instructor with good facilities that you can take your pony to.

[horseyrose]

I would have the fit of her saddle checked if it keeps slipping. I also agree about having some lessons, have fun! :D

[ponymadgal]

We have checked her saddle and it is the best fit we can get!! see the problem is she is narrow at the front and has a fat bum!!! i am not able to go get lessons, and my old instructor was rubbish!!

[kelsey27]

Im sure u can find another instructor in your area theres many good ones out there, my problem is i cant chose which instructor to have because mine are so good lol. Where bouts do u live? mayb you should have ** saddle checked out and then you will no for sure and he can advise you on what to do
hope this helps
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[WelshJumper]

Why cant you get a nouther traner?
Whear abouts are you?

[ponymadgal]

heya, well i am in scotland! and the area around me has either rubbish traineres or they are all full, i am kinda stuck!

[ponymadgal]

oh, and i may not have this pony for long now, i am thinking of selling her!!!!!!

[asif]

if u do show jumping do u have to be on the bit all ** time
b/coz my tbred wont come on the bit and i wanna do show jumping .. and also he needs to come on the to bulid up his back muscles
just fort i would ask :o

Asif

[Rosieee]

asif, no the horse doesn't have to come on to the bit at all when jumping, the horse needs it's head up to see the jump and to stretch over the jump. Also if your horse 'won't go on the bit' it is because you are not asking correctly or in a way that suits the horse. going on the bit is not just a quick fix to build up muscle by holding the head in. It is a way of going that will take time to achieve, i would suggest getting some good lessons if you really want your horse to work 'on the bit' but it isn't neccessary and definitely won't hold you back from jumping.

[asif]

sorry for asking ....

he wont come on the bit yet because he anit strong enuf ...... we r working on it and he is coming along nicly
i asked lots of this question and lots of ppl sed yes and lotss sed no and fort it didnt matter

i have always been able to bring horses on the bit it is just his schoolin and he is a shortimer ex racer horse

asif