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Post by solomon on Apr 28, 2010 14:38:54 GMT
Booked the course, booked a lorry. So we have two weeks to get ponies jumping! Jumps are not a part of our normal routine although both our boys can jump. Some tips please on excecises to do in the school so it's not such a shock for them!
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Post by brigadier on Apr 28, 2010 15:37:06 GMT
Not too much, just some poles initially, then a fence at the end of three poles, then build up to a combination, all very easy, more athletic and to get them measuring distances, horses will jump most things as long as they learn to meet them right. Also think about asking the horse to come back to you after the jumps, then strike off again, so they are balanced and on their hocks. There is nothing worse than doing a jump and collapsing to walk. Theres not much more you can do in a couple of weeks, but dont overdo it. I would go for a gallop about three days before also just to open pipes. May also help putting a blanket or something on the ground and practice over that (simulates a ditch) just so you know he will go forwards over something strange.
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Post by fleabitten on Apr 28, 2010 16:05:29 GMT
Good tips from brig. I would also say to do poles - theres lots you can do with poles like, in a fan shape or putting 2 canter poles out and trying to get different numbers of strides - these sorts of things would be good for warm up exercises to get them thinking.
The trotting poles leading up to a jump is a good idea as brig has suggested as you can concentrate on yourself moreso on the last few strides as Pete will be using the poles to get the energy for the jumps - it should also help him to stay focused and settled hopefully! If you want to canter into the jump use a placing pole in front.
Grids are good too if you know distances - bounce jumps are good for balance and getting him to go steady and think.
Doing a few fillers or planks or different scary sorts of jumps if you are feeling brave - in the single jumps as brig says, concentrating on how you ride after the jump - riding on if they are sluggish and bringing them back to walk or halt if they rush. Or bring back to trot, do a small circle and then strike off again.
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Post by bonnyben on Apr 28, 2010 20:11:00 GMT
Don't overdo it unless P is pretty fit, that's all I'd say. Galloping xc and jumping is tiring for them. Not just physicaly either, there are mental exertions for all of you!
Sounds bril Sol, have a great time.
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Post by scattymare on Apr 29, 2010 13:39:39 GMT
Sol I don't have access to proper jumps or poles so I practice in the field with jumps made from anything I can find - logs, bins, straw bales (baler twine removed).collapsed pallets. You name it I've made jumps from it! Thanks for the blanket idea Brig - a new toy!
Certainly means Eddie sees a variety of jumps. She didn't shy or look at anything at the hunter trails.
For the height that we jump (tiny) this does for me. Oh for a lovely set of show jumps.
Just enjoy and have fun.
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