Jumping --- grass or surface

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OneInAMillion

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How many people will only jump on a surface or only on grass. I personally don't mind which I'm on. But I know some people will only jump on surfaces. Is this to do with personal preference or are horses becoming a little bit wrapped in cotton wool nowadays. This person I know says it's bad for the horse jumping over 80cms on grass which I thought not really otherwise you wouldn't see people like Nick Skelton and Arko jumping like 6ft fences on it
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I don't really have a problem with either, but prefer surfaces because grass can be hard/muddy whereas most surfaces are pretty consistent. (I wouldn't say I was wrapping my horse in cotton wool, it just means less poles on the floor in general)
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Depends on the grass, properly looked after grass is fantastic to ride on, sadly there are not many good grass arenas where you can guarantee perfect going. Personally I would prefer to ride on good grass any day of the week but more often than not ride on a surface.
 
Well, we're really careful with Alice's pony because they jump quite large now so if it's hard or rutted they don't go. I really don't care, because Cheeky pops round on anything!
 
i prefer surfaces just because they are so consistant and always nice to jump on...grass can be a bit unpredictable and either too hard/too soft and you have to faff about with studs lol.

i dont mind either tbh...but prfer surfaces
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my horse is only just getting his confidence with jumping so unless ground realy good (no stud holes at mo.), sticking to surfaces for now.
 
I much prefer jumping on a surface because
1) I hate studding up
2) My horse is an ex-racer who thinks grass = speed
3) surfaces tend to be fairly consistent & don't get too hard/cut up
but mainly because I like the safety of a permenant, well fenced area!
 
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