FirstLightFarms said:

Good job! And that arena backdrop is absolutely gorgeous.

Jockey Academy said:

scoo said:

Jockey Academy said:

Slide your hands up your ponies neck when it jumps.

scoo said:

scoo said:

Jockey Academy said:

Slide your hands up your ponies neck when it jumps.

Also try riding with shorter stirrups it's easier to get into the jumping posistion

this is my jumping stirrup length, and yes i need to work on that (:

Dreamweaver said:

What scoo said, and it looks as though you're tipping your shoulders forward instead of keeping them in line with your heels.

When you go into jumping position then you should give your hands forward and you should push your pelvis back so that your shoulders stay in line with your heels.

A good exercise is to practise in front of the mirror (if you have access to a full-length mirror). Stand so that your side is facing the mirror and your feet are about hip-width apart. When you pull your hips back make sure that you don't arch your back.

Another tip with your hands when your release them forward is release towards your horse's mouth not their ears. It is trickier for you balance-wise but you give a better release and your horse has more space to stretch over the jumps. It's not as important now but when you start jumping higher it can make a difference. If you struggle to balance and your instructor allows it then as you move your hands forward grab the mane. Just don't make a habit out of it.

Practice your jumping position on the flat as well in both the trot and canter. You can even practice going into jumping position in the halt.

Good job though, I think I may have given too much info but these are all tips that I was given and they worked for me