FirstLightFarms said:

Y'all chill... her trainer let her jump that height. I'm sure she's more than ready to do that. Going from crossrails and 18" fences to 2'3 isn't a super big jump, and from what it sounds like she's in a good program.

Raindrop Ridge said:

FirstLightFarms said:

Y'all chill... her trainer let her jump that height. I'm sure she's more than ready to do that. Going from crossrails and 18" fences to 2'3 isn't a super big jump, and from what it sounds like she's in a good program.

I kinda disagree. 1'6" to 2'3" is a shitting HUGE jump. That's 9". You never do that. Let's say Billy has mastered jumping 1'6", Billy would move up to jumping 1'9", not 2'3". You'd normally move up by 3" when you are ready, not 9", cuz then I can guarantee that you are not ready.

Raindrop Ridge said:

FirstLightFarms said:

Y'all chill... her trainer let her jump that height. I'm sure she's more than ready to do that. Going from crossrails and 18" fences to 2'3 isn't a super big jump, and from what it sounds like she's in a good program.

I kinda disagree. 1'6" to 2'3" is a shitting HUGE jump. That's 9". You never do that. Let's say Billy has mastered jumping 1'6", Billy would move up to jumping 1'9", not 2'3". You'd normally move up by 3" when you are ready, not 9", cuz then I can guarantee that you are not ready.

FirstLightFarms said:

Raindrop Ridge said:

FirstLightFarms said:

Y'all chill... her trainer let her jump that height. I'm sure she's more than ready to do that. Going from crossrails and 18" fences to 2'3 isn't a super big jump, and from what it sounds like she's in a good program.

I kinda disagree. 1'6" to 2'3" is a shitting HUGE jump. That's 9". You never do that. Let's say Billy has mastered jumping 1'6", Billy would move up to jumping 1'9", not 2'3". You'd normally move up by 3" when you are ready, not 9", cuz then I can guarantee that you are not ready.

...where did she say she was jumping 1'6? And again, her trainer was there and knows her and her horses' capabilities. I wouldn't be too concerned about a 2'3 jump, especially if the trainer was letting her build up to it over the lesson by gradually raising the fence.

Silver Galaxy Ranch said:

FirstLightFarms said:

Raindrop Ridge said:

FirstLightFarms said:

Y'all chill... her trainer let her jump that height. I'm sure she's more than ready to do that. Going from crossrails and 18" fences to 2'3 isn't a super big jump, and from what it sounds like she's in a good program.

I kinda disagree. 1'6" to 2'3" is a shitting HUGE jump. That's 9". You never do that. Let's say Billy has mastered jumping 1'6", Billy would move up to jumping 1'9", not 2'3". You'd normally move up by 3" when you are ready, not 9", cuz then I can guarantee that you are not ready.

...where did she say she was jumping 1'6? And again, her trainer was there and knows her and her horses' capabilities. I wouldn't be too concerned about a 2'3 jump, especially if the trainer was letting her build up to it over the lesson by gradually raising the fence.

18" is 1'6". You said that they where going from crossrails and 1'6" to 2'3". Or did I just misunderstand?

Palm Beach Stables said:

Wait. You're saying you're a beginner and now you're jumping 2'3"? That's working way too fast. I'd say start by getting very confident and perfect smaller jumps. I show 1.25 meters (about 3'9") and I still occasionally jump 2' jumps for practice as it's good to sometimes slow down and just work on the basics. If you want to safely jump 2'3", then you should say yes to all these questions.

1. Are your heels down (not flat, but way down)

2. Do you have good posture, sitting straight and not wobbling?

3. Are you hands off the neck and steering correctly?

4. Most importantly, do YOU feel comfortable jumping 2'3"?

If you only lesson 1-2 times a week then you shouldn't be jumping so high already. Hacking is a great way to perfect your skills. Also, most lesson horses are good for beginners, but if you're starting to jump higher, I'd consider leasing a nicer horse. You can find nice beginner horses for 10-15k sale and 5-10k lease.

Madsie said:

Are you sure your ready for 2' 3"? I have been riding since I was five and I was an incredibly quick learner :) I never had any problems so I progressed onto jumping at the age of 6 and a half ( after 1 and a half years of everyday 1 hour intense horse riding) doing poles and cross railes that almost don't exist. Then I decided to focus on dressage because that was one of the things I found hardest. I suggest you really slow down because I think you have accidentally become too confident. Really get the ground work in, them start to do more confident stuff. If you struggle with the problems you listed above I suggest you go back to walk and trot and occasionally a canter and Pole work. Really slow down, horses aren't something you can rush. Even if your fine, your riding an old lesson horse. When you get put on a wild 3 year old ISH stallion, you will need every inch of the ground work you have on you will be on the floor quicker than I can say WOAH! also ride different horses. Challenging ones, the ones that rear and buck! The ones that are pains in the back side. The ones that people hate, then once you've fallen off and got an used to the ground, then you can go around and jump whoever you want, whatever you want and anywhere. I hope you follow my advice because buy friend took it wayyy to fast and ended up half disabled with an amputated ankle. I'm not saying this will happen to you, but just slow down! You have your whole life ahead of you to learn all the cool stuff! Have fun but be SLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

FirstLightFarms said:

Silver Galaxy Ranch said:

FirstLightFarms said:

Raindrop Ridge said:

FirstLightFarms said:

Y'all chill... her trainer let her jump that height. I'm sure she's more than ready to do that. Going from crossrails and 18" fences to 2'3 isn't a super big jump, and from what it sounds like she's in a good program.

I kinda disagree. 1'6" to 2'3" is a shitting HUGE jump. That's 9". You never do that. Let's say Billy has mastered jumping 1'6", Billy would move up to jumping 1'9", not 2'3". You'd normally move up by 3" when you are ready, not 9", cuz then I can guarantee that you are not ready.

...where did she say she was jumping 1'6? And again, her trainer was there and knows her and her horses' capabilities. I wouldn't be too concerned about a 2'3 jump, especially if the trainer was letting her build up to it over the lesson by gradually raising the fence.

18" is 1'6". You said that they where going from crossrails and 1'6" to 2'3". Or did I just misunderstand?

Ohh gotcha. I mean, it's still not a big step up, horses don't start actually putting in effort until 2'6, so crossrails and 2'3 feel very similar. Especially, again, if the trainer is just putting the bar up throughout the lesson.

Raindrop Ridge said:

Honestly, you are going way too fast. My lil sister has been riding for almost six years, and doesn't even show 2'3". Yeah, she can jump very well at 2'6", but her trainer, her, and I all agree that she's not quite ready to show 2'6". How long have you been riding??