Jumping problem

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The Toddster has started to do a little bit of jumping, nothing too big doing mainly 2'-2'6" height. We go into the jump fine but dont always get the correct leg after. Its been over 20 years since I jumped so have forgotten an awful lot. What exerices can I do to help him get the right leg?
 
Im not expert but maybe try raising the hand of the leg you want to go on when you land as you jump (if that makes sense!)
Then just for practise maybe put a small jump in the center of the school and do a figure-of-eight type excerise. On one leg, jump, on the other etc etc. I think it just takes practise for the horse! Brommy is very good at it but i think the more jumping the horse does the better!!
Good Luck :)
 
Is his back/ pelvis fine?
Sometimes when they land on the wrong leg its because they may be a bit sore on one side and find it easier to land on the other leg.

Also if he is stronger on one rein he may just fine it easier to land that way. Maybe do lots of flatwork on the rein he doesn't want to land on to try and strengthen it a bit more.

If he is compltly even on both reins and is in no pain make sure that in the air your not leaning too much one way or tensing more on one side then the other. Sometimes it helps to almost ask for a flying change over the fence to get the to land on the leg you want.
 
A horse will naturally change the lead over a jump if left to its own devices, so, if you want to maintain the same lead, you need to put a little bit more weight into that stirrup on landing. If he is young and only just started jumping, I wouldn't concern yourself too much with the lead on landing, if you land ''wrong'' just bring him back to trot and ask for a canter again.
 
Thanks for the advice. The wee man's back is fine and he is well schooled on the flat, at present doing Elementary level.

Its probably more to do with me. I will practice with my position more.
 
Does he know flying changes? If so, when he lands wrong just correct him straight away on to the correct lead, they soon get the idea. If he doesn't know changes to bring him back to trot for a stride or two then pick up the correct lead. You might be unconsciously leaning to one side, I wouldn't worry too much :).
 
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