What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why timing matters with regards to confidence Modify your position depending on the jump Working on the ‘wait’ Follow, rather than go first The jump is in sight. You have choosen your line. However, as you approach, you notice some anxiety creeping in to your mind…
Do you find yourself shying away from using ground poles in your riding because you think they are ‘only for jumping’? Perhaps you know all the benefits of using ground poles, but are completely unsure about how to use them effectively? Many riders want to include ground poles in their schooling, but are unsure about how to get started in…
More stability in the saddle – as riders we are all guilty of being a little like Oliver Twist when it comes to it; we want more, please sir! This is none more true than when it comes to jumping as it is often the activity that makes us feel most unbalanced and ‘wobbly’ in the saddle. As riders we…
You’re cantering along, the jump firmly in your sights, getting ready for your horse to take off… When all of a sudden he begins to ‘veer’ a little off course. Before you know it, the jump flies past you, to one side… Your horse has, once again, proven that he is the master of running out at a fence! Frustrating,…
You are cantering towards the jump… 3… 2… 1… But instead of the ‘Jump’ that should have followed the 1; you get a chip in. A moment where your usually trusty horse decides to test both of you by inserting a little ‘half stride’ in there before takeoff! The result is you do a great Thelwell impression and your horse…
Have you ever experienced popping over a jump with your horse, when he suddenly realises he needs a little ‘more’ if he is going to clear the jump? He stretches, or pushes, a little farther than you expected and suddenly you find yourself very much behind the movement and bracing for the inevitable ‘thud’ that your backside connecting with the…
