Do You Do This? (Practicing Jump Position)
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
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definitely my legs swinging back as soon as the horse takes off for a jump. or the timing of leaning forward in time or too late.
I always do this
i have the same exact problem
Bro just cool down and sit back when jump come just wait for the jump and keep your Toe up and heel back
Same and I fell twice because of this problem
for me I had a big problem with my timing of the jumps but then I got a lesson by this coach and i realized after she told me that my problem was looking down while I was jumping so if you still have that problem look up and keep your head looking at the thing in front of you so like a wall and go with the horse
The most difficult thing I have found about jumping is that I don't have a horse. I need a horse.
Kim omg this was the best comment I’ve ever seen 😂
Yes!
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Yes, that will make a significant difference, especially over the biggest jumps!
Lols
Im a begginer so i have a hard time counting strides and noticing when to make the jumping position, often doing it early or late. So a video about that would help lots! Thank you!
Noe Nauda I may be a little late with this response, but when I was starting out I had a similar issue. I found that doing the jumps first at a trot would give me an approximate area where the horse would take off. As I grew as I rider I could figure out a pattern, where the horse I rode preferred to take off, when to shift my weight, etc.
Lol I did that today haha went too early and stayed in it too long and slipped over his neck and slid onto the floor 😂😂😂
im struggling with that as well..so did you get over it and fix that.And if so any tips?
@@skynoodle4623 oof xd
I love the fact that she’s riding bitless! Absolutely stunning!
bits aren't bad
@@Lenacometcastle I never said they were bad tho? I just like the fact she’s riding bitless
@@lauralbranch I was high when I wrote this comment my b
Other good exercises -- Standing in stirrups at a walk; At walk, trot and then canter, go into 2-point for several steps and then go back into sitting for walk (same count of steps), posting trot (same number of steps, and canter. Then go into 2-point again. Do sequences for several turns around arena. Excellent to help get the feel of a new horse.
The most difficult thing about jumping for me is keeping my 2- point over the fence. It's easier for me when the jumps are lower but now that i'm jumping big I keep getting left behind.
A tip for jumping when you are starting out is don’t over two point like go in two point but also let the horse jump up to you
That is what i was doing wrong the other day- I was basically just standing up in my stirrups, and at the wrong times, too! It is hard to feel the thrust when the horse is only stepping over a six inch high cavaletti, haha. When I got home I did some research and yeah... What you said!
I once went to a camp that taught you to do that. When I did a proper two point, everyone said I did it wrong lol. Just goes to show you how much proper teaching can change a rider.
i was going to say something about that, I was teaching my little sister how to jump and she said she wasn’t gonna do that because she hasn’t seen it on a youtube video, and the horses neck smacked her in the face and she went off over the horses neck when he landed 💀✋
If someone had told me six months ago I would be watching jump postition videos, I would have laughed...
But last week i went over my first (official, haha- Rebecca took me over a few unscheduled poles, and I let her becAuse it was awesome, even without stirrups- I think I started earning her respect that day, haha, she loves to jump! ) cavaletti, and it was AMAZING! I just need to (REALLY) work on my timing and position now!
Which sounds simple enough, but very few things in riding are as simple as they seem, haha!
Great thanks again, you have helped so much with this journey, you were my very first online riding video, and I wouldn't be riding like I am now without you!
Nice. A tutorial that helps with jumping position. Sometimes I have a hard time doing it, sometimes I do it, almost effortlessly. I already entered a couple competitions, and soon another one next weekend. Thank you, CRKtraining.
Brilliant vidio Callie. Thank you. Learn so much from you. Brilliant teacher and horsewoman xx
Finding the right balance with the horse.
Thank you please do. More detailed video like this
Love the bitless 😍
I honestly love that you ride bitless
Great video! The most difficult thing about jumping for me is when a horse halts before the jump and then springs over it. My anticipation of the halt definitely makes it worse. Tips on keeping the “flow” going would be great.
Giving impulsion a few strides before the jump can encourage a horse to keep moving forward. Whether that means getting lighter in your seat, giving an extra nudge or two, a cluck/kiss, a small kick (or big, depending on your horse), or a tap with a whip or crop a couple strides before the jump- doing this will help keep the horse moving forward and not give it a chance to stop before the jump. Just look up, straight ahead, don't even look at the jump, and ride like it's not even there. As soon as you feel the horse's legs get ready to lift off the ground (a few feet in front of the jump), go into your half-seat/two point until you feel all four feet touch the ground again and it starts to ride off again. A horse shouldn't halt completely before a jump. If they do, though, just sit up tall, encourage the horse forward, and go slightly into a half-seat when you feel it start to jump, assuming the jump is short enough for the horse to clear from a stand-still. Anything shorter than the horse's knees is easy for them to clear at a stand-still, and anything below their withers but above their knee may be difficult but entirely possible for them to clear. Anything taller than their knees, though, or their belly, really, you should circle back and try approaching it again to minimize strain.
Love that bitless bridle, what kind is it?
That is a sidepull hackamore. There are other hackamores like the bosel and the mechanical, but those are western. The sidepull it the most mild. Hope it helps!
Sidepulls. I like sidepulls.
I find myself standing up in the stirrups with my weight in my toes and not my heels also makes my rear come way too far above/out of the saddle. I love this position tip -- can't wait to try.
What i really struggle with is landing. Especially over small jumps. When i land i bump back down in the saddle and its not very smooth... I've tried to correct it for years but I guess i don't ride often enough to really practice it
Daisy Stalls THATS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS TO ME
Great video!
Off-topic, but I really like how you have him in a bitless. More people need to do that.
I always get launched after a jump, how do you time the leaning back?
Same haha twice in a row today
Going into jumping position at the right time, and getting good spots
Thanks this helped me cuz whenever I jump I kind of like lean forward after the jump and bump up and down but I don’t fall off
I find it hard to keep my legs from going back as my horse loves jumping and stands off every time
If I'm not mistaken, this rider is using a Dressage saddle for jumping. It looks like the saddle puts her lower leg much farther behind the girth than it needs to be for jumping. I like listening to the lecture, but wish there was more demo involved. Thank you.
love the bridle
Probably sometimes being left behind and loosing collection
This video helps a lot, I’ve ridden at a few stables and have only jumped a number of times :(
I ride western and don't have parents that know anything about jumping. I also don't have an English saddle so I am trying to teach myself bareback I've learned to count strides and am jumping up to a small 2-foot jump. I don't have exact measurments as I don't measure my jumps but I'm assuming it's probably about 2 feet. I've been trying to better my positioning and my legs seem to have gotten better but i lean to far forward in my jumps and am trying to correct that. This video seems to help alot thanks! I'll for sure check out your blog to try and find more tips to practice!
Something I do (and something I fell off at a big jump because of🙄) is arch my back outwards when the horse is going down.
I find that I lean to far forward over low jumps, My riding instructor comments on it every time we have a jumping lesson. I'm also really good at losing my stirrup(s) :)
here’s a tip: you don’t need to lean as far forwards as you think, let the horse come up a little. Over low jumps and high jumps. My little sister struggles with this. Over the low jumps it’s more of a standing up, leaning forward mix, but keep yourself upwards :) hope this helped?
Finding my balance
Hi, do you have any tips for practicing this position (or other techniques) off the horse? My lessons aren't very frequent so I'd love to be able to practice in the mean time.
Search up pilates/yoga/workouts for equestrians.
@@Lorea464👍👏 YES, excellent advice! I started doing some core focused yoga and it has made a HUGE difference in all aspects of my riding!
Pilates balls make very good horses when one isn’t available 😂
@@emily.thatsit7281 could just get a big rocking horse 😂😂
i’ve been riding for 13 years (my whole life) and i still can’t get the back position 😂😂
Timing of strides would be a useful video 👍🏼
i am good at jumping smaller jumps but i just jumped 1m and it went great but my 2point was off by far so i hope this helps
I need to work on folding over a jump to release my hips and keeping my heels down. If I fold over a jump my lower leg comes up and when I have my heels in an alright position over a jump I basically stand up and don’t fold or release my hips. Which would be more important to focus on? My hips or lower leg. What kind of things can I do to help me coordinate the 2 and have a stable position especially for over the jump and landing as I always fall forward and my toes are down
When U Have Jumping Class In A Few Days And U Being Prepared By Searching Jumping Tutorials Lol
Could you please tell me what I’m doing wrong when I get left behind over the jump much appreciated thank you
When I jump, my arms are too close to the saddle- so I’m working on extending a bit at a time
i definitely find that finding a balance between forward and back to find the sweet spot while trotting is difficult. What can I do better to improve my position?
can you also make a movie on What to do when the horse doesn't take bit and when does it makes him panic? My horse has been recently started in a saddle and hates bit... Id love to try bitless bridle but I'm a beginner and not quite sure whether it's a good idea. I wouldn't like to get hurt, as much as I hate bit hurting my horse.
Get a dentist to check your horse's teeth. If it's not the teeth, try being more gentle on the reins. If that's not possible, and you're not already trying a basic snaffle bit, try that. Those are basically the least harmful bit and most horses don't mind it. Even with rough hands, a bitless bridle can be bad and harmful to a horse, so just be mindful.
@@Nimeariel SO true- before I learned more about bitless i too assumed it was always better, but it can be just as detrimental on the wrong horse or in the wrong hands, as you said...
It really just depends on the horse, and what they are comfortable with and prefer.
What i find the most difficult about jumping is my eq like keeping my heels down especially since they already dont go down very much, and m upper body position is kinda hard, also i only have an all purpose saddle not a jumping saddle
If anyone has ANY tips they would be GREATLY appreciated
so I do some jumps but I have a hard time staying in two-point because my right hip is uneven a bit from my other one so when I get in two-point I get unbalanced but I am currently working on my hip strength (it's uneven a bit cause I had a bad fall on it so I'm still in physical therapy to help me move better)
Most difficult for me is keeping my horse calm and stable when approaching the jump. He just wants to GO GO GO. I hate having to use so much of my whole body strength just to keep him from bolting at em.
I know that feeling! My horse loves to jump, so she races toward them and I have to haul on her mouth to slow her, it feels so mean! I love the speed, too, I have a hard time hiding my amusement from her and staying firm, I want to let her go and enjoy herself, 'cause I love it, too, haha! If left to our own devices we would be all over the place!
Can I use a half seat to trot? The horse I ride is high stepped and bouncy with a club foot, so posting and sitting are a mess
I just started training for show jumping. When I go to points, I tend to do points! Lifting my heals. My coach tells me to down my hills though it feels kind of odd. I do not know which part of my body should I lift, and which muscles should I feel when doing this position
Me horse rushes to the jump can u do a video of excersises on taht
Good basic 5 jump mini courses for small arenas. How to begin to train via grids without treating the horses physical abilities
I have a problem leaning forward too early i ride in a riding school can some one help
So in this video are you saying that you shouldn't hold yourself up by the stirrup?
Love your videos btw😍💖
I don't know when to lean forward and have a smooth landing so I don't end up dis united with the horse.
I am also unclear about the timing of things...
A challenge that I have is staying in two point position after the jump. My instructor keep telling me that and I'm not sure how to fix. PS. Love all your videos!
Try staying in your two point until after you feel all four feet hit the ground and your horse has started to ride off from the jump. Don't let yourself get thrown backwards into a regular sitting position by the horse falling back down to the ground after the mid-jump arc.
@@Nimeariel thanks, that is helpful advice! I am going over such low obstacles now that I can't feel any discernable lift, so I don't know when to time my jump seat... But that was helpful, I will try to remember that Thursday!
@@pariahmouse7794 You're welcome! I'm by no means an expert on jumping (I prefer flatwork and dressage), but.... it's just what I've learned to do and what I've gathered from watching other jumpers do their thing, too! One thing to note though, when going over the jump and staying in your 2-point, DO NOT fall forward onto their neck as they land- try to keep your balance/weight centered over their back/hind end so they can pick themselves up when they land. I was watching show jumping over the weekend and so many riders fell on their horses neck and caused it to stumble or have a hard time recovering after the jump (landing heavy on their front end, not necessarily falling down) that they'd lose time trying to get back onto to all fours off their hind end.
And I dont put my chest out enough for jumping im still working on it tho I just forget most of the time
Lovely video. But you're still using a pressure halter or is it different than what I'm see.
Kimberley Gager why does it matter?
I know this is an old video but what type of bridle is being used here?
Hey I know this isn’t your responsibility to help me but I need help with one small thing that has sooo many huge impacts! So when trotting and jumping I tend to lean forward and close my hip angle a LOT! I do this when I’m nervous or I feel like she’s going to spook. I don’t do it on any other horse only grace (the horse I’m having this problem with) is there something I’m doing that is causing this? How can I remind myself not to do this? And most importantly are there any exercises I could practice to help this issue? Thank you so much! Love your videos! So much talent and so informative!! 😊❤️
If you're nervous and your body has tension your horse will feel your tension. Leaning forward when your horse is going to spook will not be helpful. Don't lean your body forward and try to sit deep in the saddle. You have to be patient when approaching a jump. Just before a small jump come off the saddle just one inch, with only the slightest fold at the hip. And when you land sit back immediately. Don't grip with your knees.
I am struggling with my half seat at the canter
The seat and I ride a Shetland❤
When I 2 point and grab the main I won't fall off right ?
my trainer said that im going to start jumping in a couple of days so im watching some videos to learn
I fall backwards. My coach says stand up don’t tip forward and use really short stirrups. I have a pony with a skinny neck who sometimes stops at jumps and I become a lawn dart because I am so perched. I don’t know where to put my stirrups. Also the riding vest doesn’t allow for much movement in my body.
When I jump, I push off of my stirrups and just flop forward. It's quite hard to stay on when I land, so hopefully this helps (I haven't watched all the way through yet)
what type of bridle is this? I see there's no bite there, is this specific brand? where to order it?
Hello!
That is a sidepull hackamore, you can order them on statelinetack.com, or amazon. I'm sure that Dover would have some as well.
I find it challenging to be balanced in the correct position for the landing. I feel behind. I’m not sure how to give with the reins/my arms going over the jump and on the landing.
Reach for your horse's ears as you go over the jump. The higher the jump, the more your reach should be. Watch some videos of riders jumping to get an idea of how far up. A small jump, and your hands really shouldn't move too much up their neck. A higher jump and maybe somewhere between their withers and halfway up their neck. A very tall jump and it should be as high as you can reach, really.
@@Nimeariel You have some very good advice, thank you!
My lower leg always slides back I don’t no how to stop it 😟❤️
First!! Also this is probably going to help me with jumping!!
When I jump higher I find I get thrown forward after the jump which sometimes causes me to be thrown onto my horses neck, any ideas how I can fix this?
I am a re-rider. Notice my hips are not as great as they used to be. Any exercises to loosen up before or at home?
Any yoga helps immensely, especially pigeon pose. That one has helped me so much!
Just Google "yoga for tight hips/horseback riding" and you will find plenty of exercises that help!
It has made all the difference for me! Good luck! 👍🐎💞
Does anyone know what kind of saddle she is riding in?
All the things! I am also new to jumping and position is hard, speed control is hard - she races at the jumps (though that could be me leaning forward and/or clenching). How about rein length?
Shorten your reins as you approach the jump. You don't want your arms sticking straight out- you still want some bend in your elbow- but you want your reins short enough that when your hands reach up the horse's neck, you still have some contact and the reins aren't flapping in the breeze. But as you come back down, let the reins slightly out of your grip back into normal position or a slightly longer position so you can gather them back up for the next jump.
@@Nimeariel Thank you again! You should do a tutorial of some sort, you are very knowledgeable!
@@pariahmouse7794 Haha I consider this my tutorial. I'm not fond of being in front of the camera. I've thought about writing blogs but I don't know how to get started with that.... there's already TONS out there; what more would there be to say? Plus, like, sometimes I KNOW what to do and how to coach it, but my body doesn't always want to cooperate- you know? :-) Good luck with your jumping! Maybe when you get confident you could post some videos on your channel!
The most difficult thing for me is pushing my butt up to the pommel of the saddle causing my legs to swing back and also casing me to over fold..I originally came from an eventing barn and switched to a hunter barn and I got lots of bad habits from the hunter barn now I’m switching back to the eventing barn and it’s so difficult for me to get my position right again 😩
I Wonder if you cod show hol to do a Birger jump
The landing!!! I am stuck with my balance when landing…even with tiny jumps (that I don’t consider jumps because they are just using the blocks). HELP
I do double jumping I don’t know why!!!
I really struggle with staying straight. My trainer is always telling me to lean back but I've seen so many pictures where riders seem to be leaning forward and I cant shake that mental picture. Leaning back doesnt make sense to me.
Maybe you are over-leaning forward so your instructor is trying to get you to sit up a little more. So by over exaggerating leaning back, even if it feels weird, your instructor is trying to train your body to feel where you should be.
I’m struggling to sit back up after I land lol. I end up stuck, but I think it’s because I simply haven’t ridden in a very long time.
For me the most difficult is two point, like I really struggle with it. Thats really the main thing that messes up everything else for me.
For me when jumping, I found I have had a harder time releasing in the two point over the jump.
And my two point at a trot jump...
My landing I get into two point great but I stay in it too long
I'm scared to even try...I have problems just with the transition when a horse breaks from canter to trot unexpectedly. That's what I need help with....
Lisa Foster I had that problem when I was first started to do canter work. What helped me was spending a lot of time on the lunge line with my instructor and practicing those transitions in two point, sitting and without stirrups. It takes time to build up strength and balance, but You’ll get it! I think the key for me was learning this all on the lounge line so you can focus solely on your form! ❤️
Thanks! I'll ask about it next time I get a lesson. :)
@@elisehermann6094 I am about to start canter work on the lunge, I am very excited! Any tips for someone just trying the canter? I finally nailed the feeling of sitting trot, my instructor says it is a similar feel...
I cannot wait! 😁🐎💞🐎😁
pariah mouse so exciting!! I absolutely love a neck strap and ride with one almost every day. You can even make one fairly easy from left over pieces of tack leather. Also, I would start in two-point, grab mane, get a feel for the canter that way, then start to learn to sit and follow. You’re hips will go in a forward, up back motion when in the saddle. The Harder part is maintaining correct contact in canter and not pumping with your arms - but on the lunge all you have to worry about is your leg and seat and once that is solid can worry about contact later. :) happy riding!
More seat and leg pressure
Most difficult for jumping for me is feeling my horse is on his back or his front? and finding the exact point for Jumping.
My main problem is just fear. I'm afraid my horse will suddenly refuse and I'll go flying over "the handlebars" eat dirt and break my wrists. I think this is making my position tense which my horse can obviously feel. Urgh... (I'm 50 next week, so breaking bones at my age is not a walk in the park!)
does anyone pop out of the saddle when you land? like my arms go up 😂😅
Lol 😂, sometimes
I feel half seat is difficult
My lower leg keeps sliding back!
That beautiful horse looks so broke!
My problem is I fell on his neck when I jump
Keeping the heels down- and in my trainer's eyes she thinks I look like Roger bost (bad eq showjumper ) he's nice though
My Balinese in 50cm
I keep losing my balance over jumps and flopping
I just have all around bad balance🥴
Just a quick observation leaning knuckles on the neck of horse is not a good idea. If horse trips or move head up it can unseat you/your balance, keeping hands slightly above the neck is much more professional and safe.
When you realise you’re horse is a 4 yr old half trained tb cross, and will buck when you canter, so jumping is impossible
Well at least I have an 8 yr old half wild bush pony with trust issues 😅 (he has regained his trust a bit with ppl he is comfy with! not strangers tho)
FIRST!!!!!
Gah dogged timing
Love your videos ! Would you marry me ? 🤭
Why the hell would you those little jumps whileridibg a horse. Lmao!!
How about NOT jumping an animal that has 80% of its weight on the front of its body, and is not made for jumping. That would be a really good idea!
I have trouble sitting back up on the doubles because I do one jump and overjumps it and I loose my balance and nearly fall off and I have fallen off and it’s just really hard 🥲