How To Do Show Jumping
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How To Do Show Jumping
In this guide, equestrian rider and trainer Melanie Gatt from Stag Lodge stables in Richmond Park, London gives some top tips on how to do show jumping.
Top Tips
- 90% of jumping is flatwork. Ensure a good balance and steady pace before attempting a jump.
- When practicing, start with small fences and build gradually to grids and courses.
- Always ride positively into and out of a jump, making sure to look straight ahead of yourself throughout.