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I keep getting left behind!

5K views 11 replies 9 participants last post by  flamingauburnmustang 
#1 ·
Hey people :)

So, I was wondering if you had any tips for me. I'm jumping around 2'3 - 2'9, but on almost EVERY jump, the horse goes...but I'm a little behind her and I bump her! I must look like a sack of potatoes. Is there anything I could do to stay with her more?

Thank youu :)
 
#2 ·
have you tried just going into a two point a few strides before the jump so you can get accustomed to her style of jump first?

i usually have my students do this exercise just bc every horse has a different jump
 
#7 · (Edited)
Two things come to mind. First is, if you are paying a trainer, why isn't he/she helping you? Secondly, Take a video so that we can accurately assess what you are doing.

But being left behind is typical of a pendulum stance where your leg goes back behind the girth as your body goes forward towards his neck at the beginning of the jump - as you come over the jump, your body swings back, your leg goes in front of the girth and you get left behind. If that is what is happening then you need to keep you leg steady at the girth and instead of leaning your body forward, pivot back from your hips so that your backside moves back instead of reaching forward. Let the horse come up to you instead and you will not swing like a pendulum.

BTW, I would stop jumping until you get the problem figured. You are not doing your horse any good and will end up causing him to shy at the anticipation of the jump and the bump in his mouth.
 
#10 ·
If you are getting left behind on every jump there is a weakness somewhere in your position. Without the proper position you cannot be secure and move with your horse. IMO, you need to learn to be with the horse at a lower height before you're jumping 2"9 (there's quite a bit difference between 2"3 and 2"9).

Do you have any pictures or a video? That would be the easiest way to help you out!
 
#11 ·
I used to get left behind all the time, I found that counting the strides in my head helped me know when to go into two point and if the horse was going to take off a little early or get in close to the jump. Eventually you won't have to count anymore and you'll just know. I also agree going into two point a couple strides ahead is good as long as you have an experienced horse. You don't want to try that one with a horse that is prone to running out or refusing, in that case unless you have a solid 2-point you want to be sitting in the saddle until the horse takes off.
 
#12 ·
I get that problem sometimes with Damper, as she will try and take off a bit too soon for the jump. But my instructer tells me that I must sit tight and hold her back if I feel she is going to take off too early instead of just going forward with her.

But I agree with upnover, and maybe you should just practise on strengthening your position over smaller jumps, and as soon as you are better at keeping up with the horse then you can resume your normal heights. Good luck. :wink:
 
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