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Post by LlanidanWyatt on Jul 2, 2017 12:20:30 GMT
I have a section C who is never strong or silly when he is being ridden on the flat, but seems to be overcome with excitement when it comes to jumping. I've done lots of grid work and pole work which doesn't seem to have any lasting impact - if we go out to do a course he is the same. He pulls down and runs at the fences making it very hard to stop and control him... any advice please...
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Post by LlanidanWyatt on Jul 5, 2017 14:22:47 GMT
I have a section C who is never strong or silly when he is being ridden on the flat, but seems to be overcome with excitement when it comes to jumping. I've done lots of grid work and pole work which doesn't seem to have any lasting impact - if we go out to do a course he is the same. He pulls down and runs at the fences making it very hard to stop and control him... any advice please... He's in a 2 rig gag at the moment
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Post by gillwales on Jul 5, 2017 16:47:01 GMT
Please forget about a strong bit, all you are doing is giving your horse something to fight against. You do need a bit that you can steer with so try a double jointed bit such as a French link or if you do need a bit more stopping power a Dr Bristol, however make certain it is the correct way or the centre bar will cut into the tongue rather than lay on top of it.
What you need to do is ride in an enclosed arena. Stick to one simple fence or something with a short bounce stride. Approach at a trot. Do not go around the corner but ride into the wall, all you need to do is hold to the outside rein. Let your horse slow itself down. Site the fence a couple of strides away from the wall and circle into it rather than allow a long run up. You could try this on the lunge rein if you have the experience to do so. What you would need to do is practice stopping him at the wall before trying over a jump.
The other thing to do is to school around jumps without actually jumping them. You need to stop the anticipation. Then once your horse is listening to you, pop over a small fence , come back to walk.
Do not jump ever day and do not pop over a fence when out on a hack. Keep your jumping very disciplined.
There is no quick fix for this it is going to be months rather than days. You need to be patient and calm. Once you embark on this you need to stick to it before trying to jump a course.
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Post by mady on Jul 26, 2017 20:30:26 GMT
As gillwales perfect advice
Also as suggested approach the fence in trot at home with poles approaching it to make him think then work as a grid. The more poles the better
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