andytiger
Well-Known Member
Hi just wanted to see what other people think, maybe have some good advice to get me movated or a good kick up the bum.
My problem is jumping I have had my horse for 4 years we have done BE80s etc and done quite well we had a fantastic time but I have always been a nervous jumper. With a previous horse I Have done BE 90s so I would say I’m not a complete numbly when it comes to jumping.
However in 2017 my horse developed some issues with his feet and we had trouble jumping stopping etc but we had a break to get his feet right And now I don’t seem to get it back.
By the way my problem isn’t with my horse it’s me.he’s amazing to put up with me bobbling around.
I get so nervous, (well would call it nervous I’m shit scared)I don’t enjoy it, but I feel I need to get back to we’re I was but no matter how I try I carnt.
I also do a lot of dressage that is our main aim and jumping is a way to add variety and he does enjoy it.
for example we went arena eventing we are not taking any great height we’re taking 70cm we jumped double clear, but I was scared the video is horrendous I’m not riding him forwards pulling him in the mouth and to top it off I nearly fell off but didn’t.!and even though I’d got double clear I came away feeling disappointed with myself .
I have lessons .but Also have dressage lessons which take priority and cannot always afford jumping lessons always try to do poles and small jumps on my own at home but it’s difficult with dark nights and work etc.
MY question is should I keep forcing my self to jump or just give up and just consontate on dressage by the way I should also add I am no spring chicken anymore ( the wrong side of 40 )
What do you guys think
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My problem is jumping I have had my horse for 4 years we have done BE80s etc and done quite well we had a fantastic time but I have always been a nervous jumper. With a previous horse I Have done BE 90s so I would say I’m not a complete numbly when it comes to jumping.
However in 2017 my horse developed some issues with his feet and we had trouble jumping stopping etc but we had a break to get his feet right And now I don’t seem to get it back.
By the way my problem isn’t with my horse it’s me.he’s amazing to put up with me bobbling around.
I get so nervous, (well would call it nervous I’m shit scared)I don’t enjoy it, but I feel I need to get back to we’re I was but no matter how I try I carnt.
I also do a lot of dressage that is our main aim and jumping is a way to add variety and he does enjoy it.
for example we went arena eventing we are not taking any great height we’re taking 70cm we jumped double clear, but I was scared the video is horrendous I’m not riding him forwards pulling him in the mouth and to top it off I nearly fell off but didn’t.!and even though I’d got double clear I came away feeling disappointed with myself .
I have lessons .but Also have dressage lessons which take priority and cannot always afford jumping lessons always try to do poles and small jumps on my own at home but it’s difficult with dark nights and work etc.
MY question is should I keep forcing my self to jump or just give up and just consontate on dressage by the way I should also add I am no spring chicken anymore ( the wrong side of 40 )
What do you guys think
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