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Date Posted: 14:21:54 12/27/03 Sat
Author: Steph
Author Host/IP: 142.163.94.80
Subject: Jumping

When I am Jumping I seem to fall to one side a bit. I have been jumping for about 4 months now and I usually jump on ponies but I Can't stay steady in the saddle. do you know why?

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[> Re: Jumping -- Katie, 21:50:25 10/18/06 Wed (68.148.161.171)

Well the first problem that comes to my mind is that your stirrups are not even, so check this. One way to develop the muscles you need to jump is be dropping your stirrups and sinking the weight down into the saddle. Try to drop your stirrups on a circle this will help you develop the muscle in your legs you need to stay with your horse.
Another problem that it could be is that when you jump you don't let the jump come to you, your body gets ahead of you. By push your body out infront of the horse you try to catch your balance dropping from one side to the other. Try to relax and slow down- grab the mane a stride b4 the jump (if you are on a well trained horse) and hold your upper body up- eyes up and really focus on looking up at a focal point.
It also could be that the horse shifts to a certain side- you should notice this if this is the case. If he does shift it could be a natural shift which would then possibly cause you to be losing your balance to one side
But, it is really hard to say what the problem really is becasue i can't see you but these are some ideas


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