Everyday Jumping for Riders and Instructors

This book is designed for training jumping riders and horses whether schooling at home or under instruction in group lessons or as individuals. It provides a collection of exercises on the flat and over poles and fences as well as detailed background information on jumping technique and tips on how to achieve a clear round in faultless style. The book includes: the five stages of the horse's jump (approach take-off jump landing departure); the effects of the rider's position (i.e. what happens when the rider is tight with the reins sits down too quickly moves too quickly over a fence or is in front of the movement or left behind it); fences to improve the horse's jump; overcoming typical problems and faults; flatwork exercises to improve the horse's canter and turning ability; pole work; grids and related distance; influencing the canter lead over a fence; building and riding courses; indoor cross-country practice; tables of distances; and notes on fence building.