Hideous jumping position!!!

[moneypit1]

Oh blush, my jumping position is soo awful. My lower leg will not stay on the girth and as much as I try it has a mind of its own. To be fair, Fly is not the easiest horse and this is the highest I have EVER jumped (3ft 9"), but excuses alone how can I teach myself to get a better style?

 

[TiaPony]

push your feet forwards, then stick your arse out and fold from your hips, pushing your hands towards his ears (not too much tho!), along his neck xx

 

[moneypit1]

Thank you, I will definately try harder. Its so hard though and I get so frustrated with myself!

 

[TiaPony]

Don't let it stress you out, just makes it worse! Each time you jump, focus on one thing and try and improve and retain that every session

xx

 

[pixiebee]

its beeter than my position, i cannot seem to fold!!!!

 

[pagancluf]

How about those equilibrium straps on to the girth - can you jump in them? Hold your leg around the girth in the correct position?

 

[silversox]

I've seen a lot worse in this week's copy of H&H!!! Some of those riders are right up their animal's neck; at least you're still 'with ' your horse. Your style is similar to that of some jump jockeys jumping hurdles; it really isn't too bad, so don't worry too much about it.