Jump exercises

11bluewolf

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I only have access to two jumps (2 sets of wings and a couple of poles)
Has anyone got any good exercises that I can do with these? Obviously I can just place them individually but its not giving my horse that much to think about...
time to invest in some more jumps probably!
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Shay

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Are the wings either way or uni directional? Can you put the cups at more than one angle? 4 multi way wings with enough cups and poles - you can do quite a lot. But if they are unidirectional - I'm afraid you are stuck with only 2 jumps. Can you afford a multi way stand? Just one and you have about 12 different jump combinations
 

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I would do some pole work exercises that will ultimately help you improve your jumping rounds.

Try four poles on a straight line set on a bounce distance, poles set at each quarter around a 20m circle, raised poles or doing a mini grid (pole, cross pole, pole - set on a bounce distance) , two poles set 5 strides apart and practice shortening and lengthening the stride while maintaining the balance and rhythm. All these are easier said than done and will highlight the weaker areas.
 
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