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some pics of me jumping, please give me some helpful tips! Everyone else may post here as well :) |
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Big Eq rider here. I think you're doing too much of your own movement when the horse jumps; you're thinking too much about going into your jumping position rather than just letting your mount jump you into it. Highly suggest working on strengthening your lower leg and core, and using body control to hold yourself up, rather than having a low two-point that doesn't support your own weight. If the foundation of your riding is strengthened, your position will become much stronger and very invincible in terms of safety on the takeoff and landing [I ride green horses all the time, and I can't tell you the number of times a good position has saved me from refusals/bucking/bolting on the takeoff and landing ;)] |
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Ascent Acres said:
Big Eq rider here. I think you're doing too much of your own movement when the horse jumps; you're thinking too much about going into your jumping position rather than just letting your mount jump you into it. Highly suggest working on strengthening your lower leg and core, and using body control to hold yourself up, rather than having a low two-point that doesn't support your own weight. If the foundation of your riding is strengthened, your position will become much stronger and very invincible in terms of safety on the takeoff and landing [I ride green horses all the time, and I can't tell you the number of times a good position has saved me from refusals/bucking/bolting on the takeoff and landing ;)]
That's a really good idea! I'm going to do that, thank you so much! |
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Ascent Acres said:
Big Eq rider here. I think you're doing too much of your own movement when the horse jumps; you're thinking too much about going into your jumping position rather than just letting your mount jump you into it. Highly suggest working on strengthening your lower leg and core, and using body control to hold yourself up, rather than having a low two-point that doesn't support your own weight. If the foundation of your riding is strengthened, your position will become much stronger and very invincible in terms of safety on the takeoff and landing [I ride green horses all the time, and I can't tell you the number of times a good position has saved me from refusals/bucking/bolting on the takeoff and landing ;)]
This is exactly what I had thought. You are over jumping. |
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Blue moon mountain said:
Ascent Acres said:
Big Eq rider here. I think you're doing too much of your own movement when the horse jumps; you're thinking too much about going into your jumping position rather than just letting your mount jump you into it. Highly suggest working on strengthening your lower leg and core, and using body control to hold yourself up, rather than having a low two-point that doesn't support your own weight. If the foundation of your riding is strengthened, your position will become much stronger and very invincible in terms of safety on the takeoff and landing [I ride green horses all the time, and I can't tell you the number of times a good position has saved me from refusals/bucking/bolting on the takeoff and landing ;)]
That's a really good idea! I'm going to do that, thank you so much!
Absolutely, any time! Do you ride hunters/eq, or do you do jumpers/eventing? Obviously strengthening your position is good for any of those, but the degree to which you need to fine-tune your position varies based on each discipline :) My personal horse is a green TB who formerly evented and I've turned him into a hunter/eq horse, but I used to event and showjump too so I've been through all the disciplines lol. |
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I do jumpers and eventing :D and thanks for letting me know what I'm doing wrong Jeri :) |
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Also a Big Eq Rider XD I agree with everything Ascent said. You ahead of the horse's movement over the jumps. My guess from the photos is that you throw your shoulders a bit, so practice keeping your shoulder back while also releasing with your hand. Lastly, make sure you strengthen your core and leg muscles it will help you keep your position in the air ;) I also ride a bunch of green horses (and naughty horses XD) and a good position definitely helps stay on |
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Cat Eye Creations said:
Also a Big Eq Rider XD I agree with everything Ascent said. You ahead of the horse's movement over the jumps. My guess from the photos is that you throw your shoulders a bit, so practice keeping your shoulder back while also releasing with your hand. Lastly, make sure you strengthen your core and leg muscles it will help you keep your position in the air ;) I also ride a bunch of green horses (and naughty horses XD) and a good position definitely helps stay on
Ok, thanks! I'm defiantly going to try a lot of these things that you guys said! |
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Blue moon mountain said:
I do jumpers and eventing :D and thanks for letting me know what I'm doing wrong Jeri :)
Yeah! So, not only will strengthening your position make your horse happier and make it feel smoother to you, but it will improve your balance in technical showjumping courses and save your butt to a wacky distance on XC. Not only this, but it'll strengthen your flatwork too, making your dressage more seamless. Overall a huge win :D |
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Morning Drizzle, but Clearing later
