Brontie
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Is there any rule that tells you as to whether you should trot or canter over the fence? Or is it a case of what the horse/you prefers?
Thanks.
Nick.
Thanks.
Nick.
Possible A Dumb Question -Cantering/Trotting To Jumps.
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daydreamer
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Not a dumb question at all! I don't think there are any hard and fast rules. Some people like to jump from canter as they have better rythm and the horse should find it easier to take off, others prefer to jump from trot.
I think if you are unsure of your horse and the jumps are pretty small it is sometimes a good idea to come in on a good trot and jump from that. If that goes well maybe try trotting then cantering one stride out then possibly cantering after that.
Eventually jumping from a good, rythmical canter is the ideal but until that is possible aim for impulsion, balance, rythm and nice turns - if trot is necessary so be it.
Hope this helps.
I think if you are unsure of your horse and the jumps are pretty small it is sometimes a good idea to come in on a good trot and jump from that. If that goes well maybe try trotting then cantering one stride out then possibly cantering after that.
Eventually jumping from a good, rythmical canter is the ideal but until that is possible aim for impulsion, balance, rythm and nice turns - if trot is necessary so be it.
Hope this helps.
ladyt25
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I think from a canter is really the ideal as that is, after all how you will do it in a showjumping round.
I actually went to a Tim Stockdale evening a couple of years back and he said he would never train a horse to jump/go over poles in trot and did all the work in canter.
Each to their own I guess but I think you get a better flow in canter and it is easier for the horse to incorporate the fence in its stride
I actually went to a Tim Stockdale evening a couple of years back and he said he would never train a horse to jump/go over poles in trot and did all the work in canter.
Each to their own I guess but I think you get a better flow in canter and it is easier for the horse to incorporate the fence in its stride
Bens_Mum
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I was watching a Lucinda Green clinic on Horse & country the other day and she was making everyone jump from a trot first to make the horses look at the fences and to make it harder for them to stop I think? It was definitely interesting to watch how hard some of the riders found it cause all the horses were wanting to canter on!
ladybones
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I remember watching the xc at Badminton a few years ago and the commentator mentioned that most horses can jump upto about 3ft from trot, i thought that was very interesting as i never jump from trot personally... maybe i should give it a go!
ElliePippa
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i suppose its good for your horse to do both, then its prepared in any situation 
moneypit1
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Actually it is easier for the horse to run out or refuse from Canter. I actually prefer jumping from a canter as I tend to see my stride better. I would agree that most horses can jump 3ft easily from trot.
emma69
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A jump is an elevated canter stride, so the horse finds it marginally easier to jump from canter. I usually teach both horses and riders to jump from both - a trot gives the rider more time to work out what is going on, and especially when learning to jump for the first time, is less 'scary' (especially as many horses will just pick up their feet a bit higher over tiddly jumps). Then as their confidence grows you can increase the height of the fence, etc.
As you get higher with the jumps, the horse will find it easier to jump out of canter, but it is always useful to be able to jump out of trot (and standstill!) just in case.
As you get higher with the jumps, the horse will find it easier to jump out of canter, but it is always useful to be able to jump out of trot (and standstill!) just in case.
arwenplusone
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Actually it is easier for the horse to run out or refuse from Canter. I actually prefer jumping from a canter as I tend to see my stride better. I would agree that most horses can jump 3ft easily from trot.
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Most horses can jump 3' from a standstill IMO.
I always jump in canter - that way, it is smooth and flowing - the round is just like cantering with obstacles, there is almost no break in the stride.
Actually it is easier for the horse to run out or refuse from Canter. I actually prefer jumping from a canter as I tend to see my stride better. I would agree that most horses can jump 3ft easily from trot.
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Most horses can jump 3' from a standstill IMO.
I always jump in canter - that way, it is smooth and flowing - the round is just like cantering with obstacles, there is almost no break in the stride.
CrazyMare
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I jump my mare from walk, trot & canter. They all serve a different purpose.
I jump her from walk after she is well warmed up, when she is taking a hold, rushing her fences and flattening over them.
Trot is how we start our sessions, as her canter is very erratic to start out of excitement.
Canter is the pace we generally jump from, a nice, balanced and bouncy canter whereby the horse can meet the fence correctly, use itself on take off and in the air, landing prepared to take on the next fence.
I jump her from walk after she is well warmed up, when she is taking a hold, rushing her fences and flattening over them.
Trot is how we start our sessions, as her canter is very erratic to start out of excitement.
Canter is the pace we generally jump from, a nice, balanced and bouncy canter whereby the horse can meet the fence correctly, use itself on take off and in the air, landing prepared to take on the next fence.
Tharg
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I was watching a Lucinda Green clinic on Horse & country the other day and she was making everyone jump from a trot first to make the horses look at the fences and to make it harder for them to stop I think? It was definitely interesting to watch how hard some of the riders found it cause all the horses were wanting to canter on!
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I did a clinic with her, it is harder for a horse to put in a nasty stop from trot than from canter.
I was watching a Lucinda Green clinic on Horse & country the other day and she was making everyone jump from a trot first to make the horses look at the fences and to make it harder for them to stop I think? It was definitely interesting to watch how hard some of the riders found it cause all the horses were wanting to canter on!
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I did a clinic with her, it is harder for a horse to put in a nasty stop from trot than from canter.
Nic74
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I jump from trot, it makes me feel safer, as I have time to think! My horse is only 5. I used to jump my mare 3ft from trot and that is the highest I've ever jumped. I had one horse who I jumped from canter and she was great for me as you could virtually guarantee she wouldn't stop and would help out in any situation, but she was PTS and I've never found another to give me confidence in that way.