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jumping again...self taught, advice please!

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i have already posted a few jumping pictures but i like these better...how bout giving me some pointers please...? just keep in mind that i taught myself almost all i know so its a bit shabby....i would love to do some show jumping or hunter jumper classes...what do u think?
 
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I dont normally critique, but I just had to say "Well done you!" :D To say you've taught yourself you look brilliant. :wink:

Good overall position, you look nice and relaxed. Only thing I did notice is your lower leg could do with just being a little further forward. But I think you look brilliant. Well done. :wink:
 
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thanks, no i don't do any showjumping at the moment but i would love to start.... thanks for the advice about my legs i thought that was a possible flaw. Oh and the horse's name is Avalanche, hes not mine but he belongs to the farm that i ride at. hes at least part walking horse but no one really knows.....hes the "scariest" horse to a lot of people but after watching him for about 5 years i realized i just had to ride him.....these pictures were all taken on my third and fourth ride on him....who would have guessed he'd be so amazing! He's already taught me alot.....and boy did we find hhis hidden talent, i've alreadsy jumped him at 4 feet! It feels absolutly amazing!
 
#8 ·
Very well done for being self-taught!!!! AMAZING!!!

I will just give you a few tips...
Sink down into your heels more and it will push you off your horse's back over the jump!!!
Very nice release and you look very relaxed!!! :D
 
#9 ·
i agree with everyone else... but you are a little close to the saddle for this point in the arc of the jump.. you might (by accident) sit too soon and inhibit your horse's back.

also(as other people said) slide your foot out of the stirrup so its on an outside diagonal across the ball of your foot so your pinky toe is by the outside of the stirrup. this will help you have a better base of support you need to free your horses back.

i love your relaxed but efficient position with a relaxed back, eyes looking between your horses ears, and a following hand.

i suggest jumping without stirrups to stabilize your position.

good luck! you guys look awesome!
 
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