Jumping For Joy
Many riders want to try jumping, but are intimidated. This guide helps riders of every age safely learn to jump by presenting a natural approach with progressive, step-by-step exercises, full explanations, and lots of photos and diagrams. It covers everything from preparing a green horse for the first jump to riding a challenging course in a show ring. It includes guidelines for every discipline and every breed of horse, plus information on the demands of different competitive events.
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Many riders want to try jumping, but are intimidated. This guide helps riders of every age safely learn to jump by presenting a natural approach with progressive, step-by-step exercises, full explanations, and lots of photos and diagrams. It covers everything from preparing a green horse for the first jump to riding a challenging course in a show ring. It includes guidelines for every discipline and every breed of horse, plus information on the demands of different competitive events.
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Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. A Horse's Talent for Jumping. 2. Finding a Talented Horse. 3. Getting Started: Readiness and Equipment. 4. Balance Basics: Center of Gravity. 5. Preparing for the Jump. 6. Understanding Strides, Distances, and Grids. 7. Beyond the Grid: Riding Single Fences and Courses. 8. Starting the Green Horse over Jumps. 9. Jumping with a Rider. 10. Specializing: Finding the Right Fit. 11. Troubleshooting. References. Index.
