Jumping tonight

[RubysGold]

Me and Roo went showjumping tonight, and it was our best show yet

We started hacking down there and Roo stopped and did a 'you know mum, I'm not going tonight' turned round and started walking home. lol
We got to the show and jumped a clear round in Novice, went into jumpoff, I've only done one before and got so nervous that we crashed through every fence. This time I got 8 faults

And then went into intermediate and got 4 faults, so I was overall very pleased

Can anyone give me some advice on getting a correct stride and stoppping her from knocking poles?
Thanks
Nickie

 

[Mavis Cluttergusset]

Does she take a flyer, or rush at her fences? That can result in knockdowns. If you try to approach in a steady canter whilst sitting quietly upright, and wait for the fence to come to you, rather than hurry the whole process, that may help.

 

[ttt]

Is there any way you could video yourself jumping?
If so, it may be easier to see?

 

[RubysGold]

She's strong. not too fast just strong. so i do tend to hold too much.
But we always get wrong stride, we normally jump from too far back, sometimes end up jumping from underneath the fence.
I struggle to get a 'steady canter'
Nickie

 

[RubysGold]

These videos are from a while ago, the first one is at a show. The other two are at home practising.



Nickie

 

[martlin]

After watching the first video, I was going to say you jump 'against her' if that makes sense... sitting up early and disrupting the balance, but in the 2 at home you are much better and keep of her back for a bit longer, which makes the jump rounder, so improving there.
My standard advice for getting strides right is not to think about it to much! To jump fluently you need a nice rhythm, and the time to get the rhythm is before and round the bend, not when you are facing the jump at last minute. So, ride towards the bend in a bit stronger canter that you would really like, that will allow for the loss of impulsion round the bend, then let the horse take you round the bend, only steering, not attempting to regulate. As you face the jump straight on, just live her to it, don't alter the stride, don't ride bigger, just sit quietly and let your legs hug the horse. It might be easier to approach in forward seat (two point seat) as you won't be tempted to ride into stride with your bottom.
Hope that helps and makes sense at all.