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I ride a saddleseat show horse gelding who is 18y/o. Lately I have been wanted to jump him a little just to get him moving a different way and because he likes new things. The problem is he always hits his feet, front sometimes but usually hind. It makes him trip sometimes. Our "jumps" are only...

Hi! I've been show jumping for the past 3 years now, in classes up to 1m (3'3''). I haven't had any trouble with fear or regarding height, i could even jump single fences at trainings up to 1.20m (3'11'') until recently. It started a few months ago when i had a really bad competition. The horse...

Hello from Australia, I need a little help and some advice. :) Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong in my position and why I keep collapsing forward in the landing, I think it has something to do with me going back into the saddle too early but have no idea how to fix it. Keep in mind guys...

Hi everyone! I'm about to start leasing one of the school horses at my barn and I'd really like to get my own pair of boots for him, but I'm not sure what kind to buy? I'm still doing flatwork with him, but will eventually move into jumping and cross country...Thanks in advance for all your...

So I have an 8 year old arab mare who went to jump school. when i got her back she seemed to not want to really go over any low jumps, (which is my level currently) I dont really know what to do, she likes jumping anything 2 feet and higher at the middle of a cross rail, but she hates anything...

So my paint whos about 16hh and is used for fun light jumping (he loves jumping), arena work, and just messing around maybe used for my cousin when she comes over to have a horse i can give lessons to her. very sweet and good horse on him with voice command stop and back up! hes distracted some...

Hello, I lease this horse (I know, I don't have any conformation pictures, but this is the best side view photo I have of him) He mesures 14.1hh and he's some kind of cross with QH, Paint and possibly a pony breed. He can jump to about 2ft3 - 2ft6 and people who watch me ride him say it...

I have a nice Sommer SL2000 Dressage/A/P saddle, 17.5" seat. narrow to medium tree that fits tb type withers well, monoflap design for close contact feel, letting go of many of my saddle collection to clean out the closets. $100 plus shipping. photos available. may trade for ???

I really love my trainer, I have been riding with her since I was 7 and she understands me better then anyone, though... I have been jumping for about 4 years and the highest I have jumped is 2' 6" and that is only a few times. I want to ask her to jump higher though I have heard her say that...

My mare is impossible to fit and im looking for a cheap saddle so im looking into 2 differet wintecs #1 wintec 500 cc (i think) if sold its the older version PIC BELOW*** 17.5 (my normal seat size is 17-17.5 as i have long legs but im worried it will be to big) #2 the lady told me its a...

I have a 15hh purbred Quarter horse, that i would love to start jumping on. However she is slighty down hill, her trot and canter are fine and she has been shown up to 2'9 in hunters and level 2 dressage but her jumping career was awhile back. I have taken her over small vertacles and x-rails...

I have never had this problem before, generally horses sort of know how to srtide themselves. My new boy is not getting his strides right EVERY TIME! He has a nice jump but is knocking them as he is putting an extra small stride in and making himself jump too deep. This isnt just in doubles it...

There is a horse at the barn that will do little crow hops when you are saddling and getting on. Is there anyway that I can fix this? Thank you:D

Hi everyone! My friend and I are looking into doing a Hunter Pace this summer with our horses. We plan to do one locally so we don't have to travel far; however, we've both never done one before! Both of our horses are ex-trail horses and are non-spooky on trails and, basically, everywhere...

So I got a text today that the farrier had come to the barn and had put casts on my horses feet and shoes. I would really like to know how he went from 6 weeks ago being barefoot and the only thing the farrier found wrong (I had just bought him) was his walls were slightly thin but he said it...

Hi everyone, I have a 14 hand mare who I find it very difficult to set up accurate distances for when jumping grids. I was told to set them 3 human strides apart, but they always seem to be wrong! Is this horse distance and should it be adapted for ponies? What distances do you use? Thankyou.

This is a picture of me and my horse going over a 2'6" coop during a lesson. I know I should let up on the reins a bit, we've been working on the release. But other than that, is there anything I should work on? Thanks!

I have started jumping on my horse and L-O-V-E IT!! But only after I jump it. When im starting to trot,or run, it I get so scared, and I know my horse can feel it but I cant help it. I just imagine the worst thing happening. Can anyone please give me some advise on how to keep calm when im...

Hi all, 1 year ago, I finally bought my very first pony. She was dead lame, 23 years old, hadn't been broke until she was 17 (by me) and I loved her more than anything. Retirement was fine by me for my first pony. She disagreed. 1 month after I bought her, while playing in the outdoor ring...

I've recently started jumping my 15HH QH gelding, hes doing very well and has jumped over cavalletti and even a few small standard jumps; However im worried about his feet, he's knocked his front and back feet a few times and i don't want him to hurt any of his tendons. What boots would you...