Position of rider while jumping...
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The Position at the time of jumping is also called forward seat.
The forward seat give your horse more freedom and give you more control.
Correct Jumping Position..
Looking down causes the upper body to fall forward. In all disciplines, the rider should be looking up and in the direction of where she needs to go on landing. Looking down tends to cause riders to lean forward with their shoulders, round their back, and places them in a precarious position. The head should also not be tilted to one side, as this changes the riders lateral balance and places more weight on one side.
In general, the back should be flat. Over-arching causes stiffness, rounding not only looks bad, but affects the riders balance. A slightly rounded back is acceptable cross-country when used in the safety seat.
The rider should have an open chest with shoulders back. This helps to prevent the rider from collapsing forward and helps to centre the weight of the upper body over the lower leg, therefore helping to keep the rider secure.
The Correct Jumping Position.
1)The legs should be fixed to the saddle ,it should not swing while jumping
2)The back of the rider should be parallel to the back of horse while jumping.
3)The most important is giving the rein to the horse while jumping ;to allow him to stretch while jumping(This is dicussed in the next topic).
The Position at the time of jumping is also called forward seat.
The forward seat give your horse more freedom and give you more control.
Correct Jumping Position..
Looking down causes the upper body to fall forward. In all disciplines, the rider should be looking up and in the direction of where she needs to go on landing. Looking down tends to cause riders to lean forward with their shoulders, round their back, and places them in a precarious position. The head should also not be tilted to one side, as this changes the riders lateral balance and places more weight on one side.
In general, the back should be flat. Over-arching causes stiffness, rounding not only looks bad, but affects the riders balance. A slightly rounded back is acceptable cross-country when used in the safety seat.
The rider should have an open chest with shoulders back. This helps to prevent the rider from collapsing forward and helps to centre the weight of the upper body over the lower leg, therefore helping to keep the rider secure.
The Correct Jumping Position.
1)The legs should be fixed to the saddle ,it should not swing while jumping
2)The back of the rider should be parallel to the back of horse while jumping.
3)The most important is giving the rein to the horse while jumping ;to allow him to stretch while jumping(This is dicussed in the next topic).
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Releasing the Rein...
Releasing the rein in the correct way, it is important as it gives your horse room to jump.
Different rein releases are used depending on the circumstances of the
jump, but inspite of learning all types of rein releases,we should atleast have the judgement to release the rein when the horse takes off.As we already know that giving the reins or releasing the rein gives the horse more freedom to jump. therefore the reins should be released according to the height of the jump.
The
basic techinique of releasing the rein is that-- at the time the horse
takes off the rider gives the rein by making his hand move little
forward(which enables the horse to stretch while jumping).
More about Jumping Position..
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The basic jumping position over the fence has been agreed upon across the globe, although there have been slight varieties. Before attempting to jump, you should be fully aware of your body coordination on the flat and in the air.
Before Jumping
Never attempt to jump in a dressage saddle. You must use a general purpose or a jumping saddle because your knees will be higher and more forward than your basic classical position. The forward cut of jumping saddles allows the knees to rest against knee pads and sometimes knee blocks for added security while jumping.
You will need to shorten your stirrups two or three holes than your usual flatwork length. This will give your legs more shock absorption span over fences.
Jumping is more strenuous than dressage although not as precise. Warm up thoroughly before jumping. Try to extend and collect your horse's paces in trot and canter during your warm up. This will aid the horse in establishing some self carriage and will help you control his strides on the approach of a fence.
Small Fences
Jumping smaller fences is always easier and less strenuous on your joints - and on your horse's joints of course. You should practice your jumping position over small fences before moving on to bigger fences. If you attempt a big fence first, you are risking your safety and your horse's comfort.
Jumping Position Between Fences
This subject has aroused much debate among riders. Some instructors teach their students to sit in the saddle between fences, and others teach them to maintain the forward seat. From my personal experience, I have found the forward position easier to maintain between fences than the upright position. Yet, you have to be aware of which position best suits your horse. Some horses become too excited and unmanageable when jumping; adopt an upright position to gain more control and to collect your horse. If your horse is too lazy - although this is highly unlikely when jumping (!) - adopt the forward seat to encourage him to perk up some energy.
Some riders choose to combine both the upright and the forward position when jumping a course. They maintain the forward position throughout on the flat, then sit upright a few strides on the approach of every fence to collect their horse. Again, this depends on your horse. If he has a tendency to run out or to stop, the upright position will give you more control by using your legs and your seat to prevent such behavior. There is a disadvantage to this though: if you are a beginner, you may become left out on the take off. In other words, the horse takes off sooner than you reach forward with the motion of the horse. The result is that you are left behind, weakening your seat and your knees, possibly causing a fall on the landing.
Jumping over fences...
An excellent position during take-off is when the rider's heels are deep, his back is softly rounded and is parallel to the horse's back, and his hands are forward to accommodate the horse's motion.
Jumping should be fun for you and your horse. Perfecting your jumping position is the first step of building up your skills for jumping. As mentioned previously, practice over small fences first until you are confident that you can tackle bigger ones. Having someone watch you who is equally knowledgeable will help you realize when you do it correctly and could raise the fences for you as you jump. Jumping for beginners is best done with other horses and riders around as the social support gives bags of confidence.
The basic jumping position over the fence has been agreed upon across the globe, although there have been slight varieties. Before attempting to jump, you should be fully aware of your body coordination on the flat and in the air.
Before Jumping
Never attempt to jump in a dressage saddle. You must use a general purpose or a jumping saddle because your knees will be higher and more forward than your basic classical position. The forward cut of jumping saddles allows the knees to rest against knee pads and sometimes knee blocks for added security while jumping.
You will need to shorten your stirrups two or three holes than your usual flatwork length. This will give your legs more shock absorption span over fences.
Jumping is more strenuous than dressage although not as precise. Warm up thoroughly before jumping. Try to extend and collect your horse's paces in trot and canter during your warm up. This will aid the horse in establishing some self carriage and will help you control his strides on the approach of a fence.
Small Fences
Jumping smaller fences is always easier and less strenuous on your joints - and on your horse's joints of course. You should practice your jumping position over small fences before moving on to bigger fences. If you attempt a big fence first, you are risking your safety and your horse's comfort.
Jumping Position Between Fences
This subject has aroused much debate among riders. Some instructors teach their students to sit in the saddle between fences, and others teach them to maintain the forward seat. From my personal experience, I have found the forward position easier to maintain between fences than the upright position. Yet, you have to be aware of which position best suits your horse. Some horses become too excited and unmanageable when jumping; adopt an upright position to gain more control and to collect your horse. If your horse is too lazy - although this is highly unlikely when jumping (!) - adopt the forward seat to encourage him to perk up some energy.
Some riders choose to combine both the upright and the forward position when jumping a course. They maintain the forward position throughout on the flat, then sit upright a few strides on the approach of every fence to collect their horse. Again, this depends on your horse. If he has a tendency to run out or to stop, the upright position will give you more control by using your legs and your seat to prevent such behavior. There is a disadvantage to this though: if you are a beginner, you may become left out on the take off. In other words, the horse takes off sooner than you reach forward with the motion of the horse. The result is that you are left behind, weakening your seat and your knees, possibly causing a fall on the landing.
Jumping over fences...
An excellent position during take-off is when the rider's heels are deep, his back is softly rounded and is parallel to the horse's back, and his hands are forward to accommodate the horse's motion.
Jumping should be fun for you and your horse. Perfecting your jumping position is the first step of building up your skills for jumping. As mentioned previously, practice over small fences first until you are confident that you can tackle bigger ones. Having someone watch you who is equally knowledgeable will help you realize when you do it correctly and could raise the fences for you as you jump. Jumping for beginners is best done with other horses and riders around as the social support gives bags of confidence.