At 20:37:13 on 08.05.11, Catrion wrote:
Just want to know does any1 out there have any balancing exercises they know of? Its just i want to improve my balance over a jump especially if my horse really stands off, i dont want to risk catching her in the mouth..All input appreciated : )

At 21:15:23 on 08.05.11, Catrion wrote:
no1 able to help??:P

At 06:25:43 on 09.05.11, kibby wrote:
try doing some grids without stirrups.. and do heaps of flatwork without stirrups stretching your legs down and as long as you can.. this will help strengthen your legs..also lots of two point canter.. do it on the lunge without reins so that you cant lean on anything or use the reins to hold your self up..

At 17:19:26 on 09.05.11, Catrion wrote:
Thanks for your help :D

At 02:17:31 on 10.05.11, JessAndGrenville123 wrote:
how about around the world and half scissors? once you get good while the horse is stood still you progress to doing it in walk, then trot, then if you're really good in canter, always on the lunge or being led though ofcourse :D we had to do it when we were really young and learning to give us confidence and good balance :)

At 02:21:33 on 10.05.11, JessAndGrenville123 wrote:
and half scissors... dont try this when your horse is moving though, you would have to be amazing not to fall lmao

At 07:10:02 on 10.05.11, kibby wrote:
your welcome.. hoping to see some photos of you and your horse jumping soon!! can never have enough of us jumpers :P

At 17:16:43 on 11.05.11, Catrion wrote:
oh i have loads up of me and rua jumping, and its just sometimes when she really stands off i sit a little..have a look and let me know what u think! :) Thanks Jess:D

At 06:29:07 on 12.05.11, nut_lover wrote:
the way i got really good with my balance is lots of bareback work. it will hurt at first but just give it time and slowly your balance will inprove.....it worked for me and no wi can canter fast bareback without holding onto the reins and can jump completely bareback too.......it is so much fun when you get used to it :P

At 11:18:51 on 12.05.11, kibby wrote:
I had a look at your photos and videos.. you have a lovely horse! only advice i would give you would be when you go over the jump push down as hard as you can with your heels rather then just leaning you body forward.. but you look very balanced over the jump :) i wouldn't worry so much about it. your position will change so much with time.. and if you ever feel like a pick me up check out this photo and have a look through this tread..