When reintroducing jumping...

[DiamondSR]

...after time off recovering from injury, do you just pop over a couple of cross poles to begin with, or do a bit more?

I read somewhere that a horse exerts no more effort over a 3ft fence than it does in a canter stride, so going by this and the fact he's been cantering for a month now, should I throw in a couple of uprights too? (Nothing huge!)

Any advice appreciated!!

 

[Equestrian92]

Start off small and work your way up, do a bit of pole work, then a little cross just build up slowly over a month or something, dont throw it all in one day lol x

 

[DiamondSR]

Ok thanks, have already been doing some poles and plan to start with little jumps this weekend - will take it slowly!

 

[Equestrian92]

Thats good then, I think its best not to rush, good luck hun! X