Hoof_Prints
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Posting on behalf of a friend who is not very good with the internet, reworded by myself! TIA
"Just wondering what tips people have for settling a newbie down for jumping. It's the horses's first proper season (did a bit as a 4yo but not with the current owner) and we are not jumping anything big, just joining the jumpers for the rails and smaller hedges, however the horse has clocked on to "jumping time" and can't quite contain themselves! We are quiet and calm, dozing off standing around and fine in the open fields, but as soon as jumps appear I have a leaping beast. I've tried avoiding jumping altogether, or just jumping one or two fences, but it's not quite working . I don't want to hold back , but giving the reins and letting go is rewarding the leaping about I think, letting them get their own way and encouraging them to do it more, we often jump four invisible 3ft rails before we reach the actual rail. I can turn away from a fence but not without a Lipizzaner-style tantrum. Any tips? The horse is a 6yo but due to previous owner's health, has not done much until this year. The horse is wearing a running martingale and a myler snaffle, a stronger bit will be required for the time being though as there is a bit too much pulling involved, suggestions welcome."
Thanks
"Just wondering what tips people have for settling a newbie down for jumping. It's the horses's first proper season (did a bit as a 4yo but not with the current owner) and we are not jumping anything big, just joining the jumpers for the rails and smaller hedges, however the horse has clocked on to "jumping time" and can't quite contain themselves! We are quiet and calm, dozing off standing around and fine in the open fields, but as soon as jumps appear I have a leaping beast. I've tried avoiding jumping altogether, or just jumping one or two fences, but it's not quite working . I don't want to hold back , but giving the reins and letting go is rewarding the leaping about I think, letting them get their own way and encouraging them to do it more, we often jump four invisible 3ft rails before we reach the actual rail. I can turn away from a fence but not without a Lipizzaner-style tantrum. Any tips? The horse is a 6yo but due to previous owner's health, has not done much until this year. The horse is wearing a running martingale and a myler snaffle, a stronger bit will be required for the time being though as there is a bit too much pulling involved, suggestions welcome."
Thanks