Supanova
Well-Known Member
I think you should be applauded for taking all these comments on the chin as a lot of people would have got really defensive! As you say, you know there are areas for work and you are trying really hard to improve, in the end of the day thats all you can do.
My comments for what they are worth, are:
- You are a bit active in front of the fence on the last 2 strides, you kind of throw yourself and the horse at the fence which i am sure makes him chip in occasion. Try to sit quiet all the way in and let the jump come to you. Let the horse come up underneath you rather than folding to meet the fence. One tip which i found useful is that you should just stand up over a fence - really simple and seemed to stop me throwing myself over.
- The canter needs to be softer, bouncier and more supple - at the moment it is a bit hard (can't think of a better word) coming to the fence which i think makes it difficult for you to get the spot you want. I would work on this a lot on the flat. If you have a good canter, it really doesn't matter about the stride at this height and the horse has more ability to adjust.
- I agree with the others that you should perhaps reduce the fence height until you can jump rounds in a good rhythm and canter.
I think all of the above will help you to work on your position over the fence because it will make it all much easier!
Hope that helps a bit.
I hope you are feeling better!
My comments for what they are worth, are:
- You are a bit active in front of the fence on the last 2 strides, you kind of throw yourself and the horse at the fence which i am sure makes him chip in occasion. Try to sit quiet all the way in and let the jump come to you. Let the horse come up underneath you rather than folding to meet the fence. One tip which i found useful is that you should just stand up over a fence - really simple and seemed to stop me throwing myself over.
- The canter needs to be softer, bouncier and more supple - at the moment it is a bit hard (can't think of a better word) coming to the fence which i think makes it difficult for you to get the spot you want. I would work on this a lot on the flat. If you have a good canter, it really doesn't matter about the stride at this height and the horse has more ability to adjust.
- I agree with the others that you should perhaps reduce the fence height until you can jump rounds in a good rhythm and canter.
I think all of the above will help you to work on your position over the fence because it will make it all much easier!
Hope that helps a bit.
I hope you are feeling better!