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5 Comments für “How do I get into show jumping?”

1. Nicole E sagt:
   13.February, 2009 um 6:27 pm

   speed really isn't as important as the ability to take inside turns. We had a 14 hand mare that would compete against 18 handers over 3'6" and even though they had longer strides and were much faster, she always beat them by 20+seconds (her real competition was from other small horses that could turn as well).
   Look at some of your local hunter shows or jumper shows, sometimes they will be combined or they maybe seperate. In our arera the jumper shows are usually on Sundays, and the hunters are on saturdays.

   One thing that the ahsa has implemented is "optimum time" where you want to get as close as possible to a certain time. This is only really seen in the lower levels with the higher still using power and speed, and table ii, section b. This new format is because of so many kids that were coming in, thinking its all about speed, and having horrible accidents (horses hooking and flipping cus they weren't balanced and slipping and falling through turns). However some shows still have the same format.

   I don't know where you are but check with with your state show association (with me its VHSA for virginia) and look for some 'B' rated or associated rated shows near you. Also, if you are serious you should find a trainer that is versed in the jumpers, she would know where some local shows are and have fun!!!
   one thing to remember is that the dress code is allot less formal, usually polo's with boots or half chaps depending on the area.

   EDIT: 3'3-3'6 is really high for a first show, have you been showing in the hunters at this height? usually a first time shower will try to show in novice, at about 2'6", if you compete at that height you will most likely be competing against professionals. even if you have been, the courses for the jumpers are much more complicated, sometimes only taking some of the jumps in a line and then doing a U and taking others…It is very easy to get off course.

   Yes it would. the courses can be very confusing, and you will probably have a last second turn somewhere in there, and with a higher height you increase your chance of a run out or refusal. You should really work with bounces, rollbacks and bending lines and weird jumps (get a blue tarp and make yourself a liverpool) and some old tires leaned against the bottom pole make great "eyes"/ Here is a sample jumper course so that you can see what type of turns you might be doing.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:ShowJumpCourse.gif

   Also, practice at home over your own sample course at 3-6" higher then the height at the show, but do it several days before the show and only lightly ride (if you have to ride at all) the day before. If you have boots, make sure they are open front so that he can feel it if you knock, and above all, don't concentrate on speed, the most important thing is the shortest route, and if you are going too fast you will either blow through your turns, or he wil be so off balance that he will knock. YOu should also work on aproaching the jumps at an angle, if you angle right, half the turning will be done by the time you land.
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   if you ahve any questions, feel free to im or email me.

2. x123equestrian sagt:
   13.February, 2009 um 6:38 pm

   you don't really need to be fast in order to show jump, unless you are planning to do jump offs.
   to introduce your horse to a fence, set up a crossrail or a low fence, put him on the lunge line and bring him over it. i wouldnt try to ride him the first time you introduce him to fences. id get a trainer to help you.
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3. anz sagt:
   13.February, 2009 um 7:10 pm

   you don't have to do BSJA to start jumping! you just go to small local shows. many riding clubs have a show jumping series run throughout the year. the fence heights start at around 1'3" and the highest you would get is around 3'6" obviously you do not have to start at 1' classes. me and George started in around 2'3" and we are now jumping around 2'9" tracks clear. you have to work to find your own level. me and george have clear 5'5" at home but at shows you can't really do a 5'5" class - you have to take the work down a few levels. if you can jump one 3ft fence at home then you would take it down about 3 levels and you would jump about 2' - 2'3" perhaps. most horses also need warming up a bit before a class so i would probably go for the lower ones and see how you fare. if he is bored then you can do the higher ones and if he is content stick with them until you are ready for the next level! good luck with this season - maybe i will see you at some shows!
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   been competing in show jumping for six/seven years (since i was 6)
   riding club and pony club member
   trained my pony to jump
   has very controlling mummy

4. jumping123 sagt:
   13.February, 2009 um 7:34 pm

   personally, I think it makes you a better rider and people respect you more if you have a horse that isnt as good as everybody elses, if you train him so that he may not be fast, but clears the round 100%, then you will quickly gain respect.

   for the time being I would just improve my skills, or could you rehome or loan a horse, maybe a part thoroughbred. Do you know anybody that would let you take their horse to shows?
   best of luck.
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5. ∪*∪ lil jumper ∪*∪ sagt:
   13.February, 2009 um 7:40 pm

   you don't need to be in a professional show or anything to jump! try hunters if your horse is not into speed but you should be fine.

   start with ground poles and work your way up. be sure to work on the height that you are doing for at least three weeks before moving up (jumping him about 3 or less times a week. you don't want him to go lame by jumping every day).

   be sure to be patient as he is just learning. try working with a trainer once a week or so. remember that this is going to take time, 3 ft 3 is going to take a wile to get up to (i would say about a year) if you are doing it correctly.

   try lunging over poles first. once he does that fine then do all gates over poles. try cross rails next, lunging and then doing them while mounted. try to have a helper on the ground incase your horse needs to be leaded over a jump or needs some encouragement.

   as for showing, my association starts with leadline classes and moves everywhere from cross rails to 3 ft 6. look it up online for your area. also ask people at your stable who show what shows they show in (it should be an association or something).
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