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Building Confidence with Free Jumping

Building Confidence with Free Jumping



Have you ever heard someone say “that was a long spot” or “you really chipped in there?”

Learning to jump takes patience and time, for both you and your horse. Allowing your horse the time to build confidence over fences will ensure he’ll trust you to jump any fence, from any distance, and most importantly, he’ll want to jump for you.



When your horse wants to jump for you,… Continue

Added by Lindsey Forkun on April 25, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Ride WIth Confidence: Part 10 - Celebrate Your Success and Have Fun!

It is important to celebrate every time you accomplish something with your horse. It is also important to stay motivated by taking the time to step back from all your hard work and have fun. Here are some suggestions:


Play games with your horse. Playing games is a great way to gain confidence while putting your new skills to practical use. In our arena we participate in obstacle courses, relay races, musical rides, and our new favourite activity, equine soccer. You can play…
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Added by Laura Hunter on March 19, 2010 at 1:52pm — No Comments

Riding With Confidence: Part 7 - Groundwork

I once heard Chris Irwin state in a clinic that the only real difference between groundwork and riding is that you are in a different location with respect to your horse. His point was that you can establish the relationship you want with your horse before getting into the saddle.

It is far easier to develop trust and respect and assert your leadership on the ground without your anxieties and less than perfect motor skills getting in the way. I know that without groundwork I would…
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Added by Laura Hunter on March 8, 2010 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments

Ride With Confidence: Part 6 - Practice Makes Perfect

It is a given that the more you practice a skill the more successful you will be.


My students always ask, "How much practice is enough?" They worry their horse will get bored or sour. My answer is that you can never practice enough. The more you practice the better you get which changes things for your horse (hopefully for the better). You can also be creative and practice your skills in different situations to keep life interesting for your…
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Added by Laura Hunter on March 5, 2010 at 10:12am — No Comments

Ride With Confidence: Part 5 - Motivation Through Success

"The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step." Lao Tzu


Sometimes the biggest step to success is the one we take through the arena door.


Right now I have a big personal goal - to ride my young, athletic, spooky horse out in the forest next summer in the annual charity ride.


Thinking about that goal is overwhelming. If I put that pressure on myself every time I walk to the arena I know I would easily…
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Added by Laura Hunter on March 3, 2010 at 11:59am — 2 Comments

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