Monday, July 18, 2011

Teaching my horse to jump?

Just spend a whole day getting her familiar with the jumps. Keep her in her halter and just lead her over the jumps. Starting at a walk. Once she gets the hang on it and actually jumps over stead of stepping over, then move onto the trot. You might need to motivate her with a carrot. Once again, trot them until she jumps. Same with canter, but this might be harder. Once she gets everything without tack, just try putting a saddle on her back and lead her over some jumps to get her comfortable. Next, you would get on her back in the saddle, and do the whole process over again. Walk over until she gets it. Trot until she gets it. Canter until she gets it. Don't give up. Only give her breaks when she's accomplished something. Make sure you praise her.

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