xc schooling

[dopeesophee]

im planning on taking wilma xc schooling before we go compete

any tips??

xx

 

[Ranyhyn]

Just enjoy!!! and wear your BP! xx

 

[Lolo]

Take someone woth an experienced horse with you for leads and stuff.

 

[floradora09]

It's also handy to have an instructor/helper on the ground to shout instructions at you- often when I go I thin I'm doing something I should be when I'm not, and without reminders I probably would've had an incident, lol!

 

[dopeesophee]

ill be going on my own with mum
shell yell at me

is it best to go round like its a comp, and then if we have a problem stop and sort it out
or jump each one individually

x

 

[Lolo]

Depends how much XC she's done, and how much you've done. And where you're going. If you know the venue then go round like it's a comp, but otherwise do each fence individually then string a few together at a time.

 

[dopeesophee]

shes done loads; will probs be a pro

ive never done it

i think ill go to strupshaw/blackwater

x

 

[dwi]

I did a post on this a few days ago and got loads of helpful suggestions. The general consensus was make sure you have a neck strap and remember to kick, both of which I would definitely agree with.

 

[dopeesophee]

well i ride with a martingale so

and she went in the pond the other day, hesitated but went in; the next time she wanted to jump in and gallop out

thanks

x