how do i make a consistent 4 faulter jump clear???

[lisa_lou]

My mare is jumping round 2ft9 - 3ft3. She never bats an eyelid at the fillers, flowers etc but is so fustrating cos she loses concentration (mainly by fighting me trying to go faster) and she 9 times out of 10 always has 1 fence down!
What can i do to try and get some clears!!!

 

[Kokopelli]

Improve the quality of the canter- at that height with a decent canter even on a very bad stride you should clear it.

Work on lots of transitions in the canter (short and bouncy to longer) and make sure it's always taking you forward but from the hind quarters and not from the front end.

I also find doing a bit of a good rein back prior to going in helps my lad sit on his quarters a bit more to make him a bit more powerful. Also getting in deep at a warm up fence makes him use himself a bit better and he'll concentrate more as doesn't know what is going to happen next.

 

[nikCscott]

You'll need to get her rushing sorted and maybe have some lessons to get some help with that, i also like to video my rounds and self assess and correct too.

Ok I may get shot down here or ignored completely, but...

I truly believe in the power of positive thought. Do you enter the ring thinking 'she'll probably get 4 faults again' or do you enjoy the ring knowing that you'll be going clear this time?

Imagine yourself jumping the perfect round (clear and in complete control) before you enter the ring, as you walk the course and continually after. It sounds daft but I guarantee almost all professionals visualise themselves at every bend/fence, obsticle and visualise themselves going clear, getting the fastest lap or the perfect dive.

Getting 4 fault can get to be a habit like losing in team sports, but once the trend is broken confidence is up and winning/going clear can be come a habit too.

Good luck

 

[ladyt25]

Have some lessons! Have lessons with a showjumper though if at all possible and not someone who events or just does general teaching. Sounds to me like the horse is getting faster and flatter and hence the rails are coming down. As Kokopelli said, you need to get a decent, balanced canter to start with and the horse should not be towing you in to fences.

Simple tips to start with - sit back, hold on and keep you legs on. Make sure you keep hold and do not tip forward or 'drop' the horse before the fence. A decent SJing instructor should be able to see what the issues are. It may even be you need to think about changing your bit to give you more control.