both my horses have started putting their ears back jumping...

[deoni]

Can I PM someone some photos to see what i might be doing wrong? One horse has always done it, but the other has only just started doing it.

I make sure i never catch their mouth, but I am noveicey, so not very good.

Both horses have recently had saddle fitted and back and teeth done so pretty sure its not that, its just me!

 

[Fleece Navidad]

Have you tried jumping with a neckstrap, just in case you could be catching them without realising? I'll have a look at the photos if you want.

 

[lottiepony]

I dont mind having a look either

If poss get a video of yourself jumping as well as there's nothing better (or worse sometimes) then being able to see yourself!

 

[jinglejoys]

Might just be because they are listening to you

 

[FreddiesGal]

PM some pics

 

[spike123]

well done for having the confidence to come forward and say you suspect you are in the wrong. It's nice and refreshing to have someone come on here and admit there are problems that they think are their fault. I doubt anyone will pull your pics apart if you post them on here as you are asking for help and openly saying you think you are at fault.

 

[CobsGalore]

well done for having the confidence to come forward and say you suspect you are in the wrong. It's nice and refreshing to have someone come on here and admit there are problems that they think are their fault. I doubt anyone will pull your pics apart if you post them on here as you are asking for help and openly saying you think you are at fault.

This!

 

[Kat]

You might not be doing anything wrong, your horse might be flicking his ears back to listen to you, lots of horses don't have their ears forward the whole time when jumping. Watch some of the pros to see for yourself.

In the meantim post a few pictures, I'm sure you will get some helpful comments.

 

[Spotsrock]

B1 jumps with them pricked forward unless something hurts it B2 always turns 1 ear back to listen. Other than pulling in mouth could you be landing heavy on their backs after the jump? Well done acknowledging possible problem but please take answers with a pinch of salt!

 

[deoni]

well done for having the confidence to come forward and say you suspect you are in the wrong. It's nice and refreshing to have someone come on here and admit there are problems that they think are their fault. I doubt anyone will pull your pics apart if you post them on here as you are asking for help and openly saying you think you are at fault.

thanks i pm'd some photos to a couple of people and got some good tips. i think i land to hard in the saddle thinking about it as often get thrown of balance as they often take off to late or early and to high! I'm going to work on it over some poles on the ground and have some more lessons. Thanks everyone.

 

[PingPongPony]

lessons sound like a good idea because then you have someone there with you that knows their stuff and can see the 'bad' things and can help you fix the problem straight away might be that you don't see the stride or forget to count it hence you get thrown off balance and either get left behind on land heavy in the saddle i agree with others though, its great to see someone focusing on themselves and improving rather than just blaming the horse, well done Have some lessons but remember to also have fun, if you have fun, your horses will too! good luck!

 

[deoni]

lessons sound like a good idea because then you have someone there with you that knows their stuff and can see the 'bad' things and can help you fix the problem straight away might be that you don't see the stride or forget to count it hence you get thrown off balance and either get left behind on land heavy in the saddle i agree with others though, its great to see someone focusing on themselves and improving rather than just blaming the horse, well done Have some lessons but remember to also have fun, if you have fun, your horses will too! good luck!

Hi thanks. I wouldn't blame them if I wanted to they are very good putting up with me on their backs haha! I have a lesson every week but have been focussing on other things as they're young and was doing dressage tests this summer! Definitely a stride issue too, as until i work out where to set off we have some dodgy attempts!