How to jump a horse

Jump a Horse

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Before jumping, make sure that your horse can go over trotting poles

Before jumping, make sure that your horse can go over trotting poles

Trot up to the jump, or if you are experienced enough, canter

Trot up to the jump, or if you are experienced enough, canter

Your approach to the jump is very important. 1 stride before the jump, get in to two point position. Two point is when you stand in the stirrups and lean forward

Your approach to the jump is very important. 1 stride before the jump, get in to two point position. Two point is when you stand in the stirrups and lean forward

This is what your two point should look like

This is what your two point should look like

Coming to the jump and in the air this is what your position should look like

Coming to the jump and in the air this is what your position should look like

This is what your position should look like coming down from the jump

This is what your position should look like coming down from the jump

Remember to have fun and be safe! I hope you enjoyed!

Remember to have fun and be safe! I hope you enjoyed!

See my video at http://youtu.be/a7htqxf9naM

  • 2.0 Standards
  • 1.0 Poles
  • 1.0 Horse
  • 1.0 Helmet
  • 1.0 Optional crop
  • 1.0 Saddle
  • 1.0 Bridle
  • 1.0 Saddle pad
  • 2.0 Riding boots
  • 1.0 Optional chaps
  • 1.0 Polo shirt or tee shirt
  • 1.0 Riding pants