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What is the hardest part about jumping a horse? How do you do it?
I would like your help. Please dont refer me to horse trainers. I know how to jump. I am in classes with a horse trainer. But I am still asking for a more detailed description.
Please explain how to jump a horse giving complete instructions as if you are explaining to someone the first time. When do you get into 2-point? When do you shift your weight into more of a squat as you take off? How does counting strides help you and how do you control the strides? Thanks for as much detail as you can share!
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- AliceLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
First, you need to have what is called an "independent seat." Here is a great, detailed description of exactly what that is: http://www.meredithmanor.edu/features/articles/fai...
Once you have that, you will be able to "rate" your horse's approach to a jump, asking him to lengthen or shorten his strides. This is where the counting strides comes into play, so you can decide if you need to ask for two long strides or three shorter ones on your approach to a jump. You look ahead and judge where you need to be thinking about a turn, and how you can best cover the space between jumps. You will be able to feel the spot at which you will need to be in two point. You need to have enough impulsion to get over a jump, but you don't want to rush at a jump at the last minute, either.
This is all best learned through much practice. But the independent seat is most important, and you can't jump effectively without one.
- Anonymous7 years ago
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