20 to old for jumping?

GingerSnap · 01-18-2008, 06:44 PM

He will let you know if it's too much for him...I say give it a try and see how it goes.

TB Jumpers · 01-18-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GingerSnap

He will let you know if it's too much for him...I say give it a try and see how it goes.

Yes ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR HORSE!

AtomicPenny · 01-18-2008, 06:57 PM

As long as you keep an eye on him to see how he's handling it he'll be fine. You'll know if it get's to be too much.

I have a 30 yo QH/Arab that can still handle himself on a 2'6" course (not that we do them very often). His biggest thing is that all the jumps try to eat him

.... so it's actually probably like a 4' course the way he overjumps it all lol

Karen

BriLeigh · 01-18-2008, 07:51 PM

I jumped my 25 year old arab over 2'3" and he was blind in one eye. He loved it. As long as he gets a good warmup and a good walk out at the end he will be just fine. If he likes it then it will be good for him.

lizzzy218 · 01-19-2008, 02:53 AM

i had a 19 yr old horse, i rod ehim alot and he had some problems with his back legs but i jumped him 2'9

good luck

I Love BODIE! · 01-19-2008, 11:20 AM

at my barn we have a 27+/- Morgan (not really built for jumping!

) who a few weeks ago jumped out of his paddock (4'3'' fence). he also does lessons (but not more than 2x/week usually) and jumps up to about 2'6'' undersaddle, just to be safe.

StormysGirl · 01-19-2008, 01:03 PM

Hey, if he's willing, healthy, and everything fits right (tack, shoes, etc), then there's no reason why he can't jump. If he doesn't have any problems going on with joints, then I'd say you're pretty safe. I know a lot of people who jump their older horses.

eventer131034 · 06-07-2008, 05:18 AM

I have a 17 year old (who acts like a 2 year old) and is jumping Prelim! As long as they dont have any real health problems joints, mucles, ect. and seem willing and excited im all for jumping, Just be careful not to push him to far! :-)))))

Reitpferde · 06-07-2008, 05:22 AM

Check out the horse ages at many Olympics. I remember one very famous German horse, who was in the Olympics - Halla- she was 21.

Dressage Princess · 06-07-2008, 07:06 PM

This boy is 19 or 20 and absolutely loves to jump. If the horse is okay with it, and it doesn't cause pain or discomfort, go for it!

01-18-2008, 06:44 PM	#11
GingerSnap Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In my own state of mind Posts: 3,805 Images: 232 Blog Entries: 1	He will let you know if it's too much for him...I say give it a try and see how it goes. __________________ *HAPPY NEW YEARS* 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'

01-19-2008, 02:53 AM	#15
lizzzy218 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 34	i had a 19 yr old horse, i rod ehim alot and he had some problems with his back legs but i jumped him 2'9 good luck __________________

01-19-2008, 11:20 AM	#16
I Love BODIE! Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,480 Images: 66	at my barn we have a 27+/- Morgan (not really built for jumping! ) who a few weeks ago jumped out of his paddock (4'3'' fence). he also does lessons (but not more than 2x/week usually) and jumps up to about 2'6'' undersaddle, just to be safe. __________________ -Emily- Bodie - 17h 1996 Thoroughbred Gelding I was on HGS when we made 3,000,000 posts! I've Been SNOWBALLED! FOUR TIMES!!! Idlewild and I Love BODIE! = M&M

06-07-2008, 05:22 AM	#19
Reitpferde Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 997 Images: 18	Check out the horse ages at many Olympics. I remember one very famous German horse, who was in the Olympics - Halla- she was 21. __________________ Thinking of something profoundly meaningless to write....

06-07-2008, 07:06 PM	#20
Dressage Princess Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In the saddle, Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,626 Images: 40	This boy is 19 or 20 and absolutely loves to jump. If the horse is okay with it, and it doesn't cause pain or discomfort, go for it! __________________ Member of the Dressage Club and the Snarky Hag Club! "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." ~ Martin Luther King

01-18-2008, 06:57 PM	#13
AtomicPenny Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 603 Images: 69	As long as you keep an eye on him to see how he's handling it he'll be fine. You'll know if it get's to be too much. I have a 30 yo QH/Arab that can still handle himself on a 2'6" course (not that we do them very often). His biggest thing is that all the jumps try to eat him .... so it's actually probably like a 4' course the way he overjumps it all lol Karen

01-18-2008, 07:51 PM	#14
BriLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 450 Images: 21	I jumped my 25 year old arab over 2'3" and he was blind in one eye. He loved it. As long as he gets a good warmup and a good walk out at the end he will be just fine. If he likes it then it will be good for him.

01-19-2008, 01:03 PM	#17
StormysGirl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 347	Hey, if he's willing, healthy, and everything fits right (tack, shoes, etc), then there's no reason why he can't jump. If he doesn't have any problems going on with joints, then I'd say you're pretty safe. I know a lot of people who jump their older horses.

06-07-2008, 05:18 AM	#18
eventer131034 Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New England Posts: 39 Images: 3	I have a 17 year old (who acts like a 2 year old) and is jumping Prelim! As long as they dont have any real health problems joints, mucles, ect. and seem willing and excited im all for jumping, Just be careful not to push him to far! :-)))))

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