Striding to the jumps!

[Stormi]

do you have any useful exercises to help my horse get a good striding at the jumps??!! He tends to get too close and then goes through the jump.. Any advice?
Thank you

 

[Wizzkid]

Placing poles help

 

[Stormi]

Thank you for your answer! Do you mean placing poles furher away like 2 -3 strides or just before the jump ?x

 

[charlimouse]

I reccommed this book

http://www.amazon.co.uk/101-Jumping-Exercises-Horse-Rider/dp/0715324055

It starts off with pole work (telling you all the distances and equipment required) and works up to more difficult jumping exercises. It also has a troubleshooting secion where it tells you which exercises will sort out specific problems.

 

[Daytona]

Placing pole before and after the jump

 

[Daytona]

Should of said 9ft or three big strides of yours