At 10:52:50 on 12.04.10, Stalliongirl101 wrote:
i have recently been moved up to a jumping group at my riding stables and i am really scared because i have never jumped before. does anyone have any advise?

At 13:41:42 on 12.04.10, kibby wrote:
just relax and enjoy, there is nothing we can say on here that the instructor wont say tomorrow.. Be prepared to make mistakes and enjoy it when it goes right thats my advice.. oh and make sure who ever is there knows you have never jumped before.. Let us know how you end up..

At 19:30:01 on 19.06.10, EmandBlueX wrote:
yeh relax the first time i ever jumped i was teriffied but you will probs not jump that high and tell your instructor before hand that your scared so she/he can help. jumping, when you learnt to relax is sooo fun and really before you start doing shows and courses you do not really need to worry about anything but pushing on, having fun and listening to what your told

At 23:38:22 on 19.06.10, ToriSilverson wrote:
just trust your instructor, im sure he/she wont ask you to do anything ur not ready 4 :)

At 08:36:09 on 20.06.10, Flicka wrote:
Remember to breathe deeply and slowly-one of the first things you'll do when you are nervous is hold your breath! Don't brace for the jump-that's when problems occur, just keep relaxed and supple and go with the horses movement. Just concentrate on feeling and following your horse underneath you and I'm sure it will go well. I hope you enjoy it because jumping is great fun. Let us know how you get on :D

At 10:46:02 on 23.06.10, pony gal wrote:
Try not to be scared tell yourself that you would not have been moved up if your instructor didn't think you were good enough. If you get tensed up try singing quietly that will help you to keep breathing and relax. Good luck!

At 19:46:32 on 10.07.10, Natasha wrote:
breathe in, relax. Throw your heart over the jump and your horse will follow. Believe in yourself, you can do it!

At 07:46:04 on 11.07.10, Flicka wrote:
Would love to know how you got on with your jumping?

At 23:51:19 on 28.07.10, fox1993 wrote:
My first time jumping i had to do about 6 different jumps as the people i was with had been riding for a while. Just breathe and relax.

At 21:32:32 on 22.09.10, CCLPony wrote:
Just have a great time jumping is brilliant, you will be bitten by the bug after your first jump. Dont worry your instructor obviosly knows your a good enough rider and will put you in something thats a good jumper for your first go. Just go and have some fun!