Confidence!?

Black Magic · 09-18-2004, 10:51 AM

I'm hoping my horses will be a little closer this winter. (within walking distance!) a i am going to do some jumping, i have hardly any confidence when it comes to jumping now, i used to have alot, but i havent jumped for ages, and my confidence has just slipped away from me. what should i do?? should i go back to basics?? if i should go back to basics, should i do it on my mare who has been there done that and could get bored, or should i go back with my mums horse, who rushes and need retraining in jumping aswell??

HorseCraze120 · 09-18-2004, 10:55 AM

I would go back to the bascics for a few weeks maybe even like 2 months. Just until you feel comfortable on what your doing. I was the same way im just now getting backinto jumping after 1 1/2 years. You should do it on your mare, becaues if you do it on your moms horse, if it rushes you might loose your confidence even more. Also if you start doing bigger stuff and get nervous over it, go back to the little stuff..no rush!

Good Luck! And have fun, remeber relax and breathe! I forget to breathe when i jump!

minilove · 09-18-2004, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hOrSeCrAzE120

I would go back to the bascics

just till u feel ur ready

willodean · 09-18-2004, 04:15 PM

Yeah, i agree with horsecraze120. Stick to the basics until you feel good about it. My mom was the same way. She jumped alot when she was younger but then as she got older she did more dressage, so when she did a show (combined training) she practised on my horse at the time who was bomb proof and it gave her so much more confidence. Good luck and stay safe!

kddoublink · 09-18-2004, 04:19 PM

I alwaysss start with ground poles after I stop jumping for awhile, just because your horse isn't use to it and becuase your not use to it. Take your time and SLOWLY raise them. Also, your horse looses shape in the winter, most of the time, becuase you don't ride and condition as much.

_KATY

Black Magic · 09-19-2004, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kddoublink

your horse looses shape in the winter, most of the time, becuase you don't ride and condition as much.

i know, but they dont loose much condition becuse they are out on a steep sided field, and keep thier muscle from going up and down it.
i still dont know weather to use my mare, who will get bored of going back to basics, or my mums gelding. if i did use my mare she could end up bolting, rearing or something. were as my mums gelding only rushes at the fence.

SammyDoodle · 09-19-2004, 12:57 PM

With jumping even the best riders work on the basics - position, timing, leg changes on landing, poles and of course the most important bit FLAT WORK (why do so many people who want to jump forget how important this is??????!!!!)

Just because you havent jumped for a while dont worry - if your flat work is good then you will easily get back into jumping.

I would work with the mare - just to give you some confidence again - it wont be long before you are feeling great about it

09-18-2004, 10:51 AM	#1
Black Magic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wales Posts: 893 Images: 45	Confidence!? I'm hoping my horses will be a little closer this winter. (within walking distance!) a i am going to do some jumping, i have hardly any confidence when it comes to jumping now, i used to have alot, but i havent jumped for ages, and my confidence has just slipped away from me. what should i do?? should i go back to basics?? if i should go back to basics, should i do it on my mare who has been there done that and could get bored, or should i go back with my mums horse, who rushes and need retraining in jumping aswell?? __________________ flys over the fence head first "hey where'd my horse go?" looks around in wonderment "Fanished! WOW, what a horse!"

09-18-2004, 10:55 AM	#2
HorseCraze120 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 10,588 Images: 394 Blog Entries: 4	I would go back to the bascics for a few weeks maybe even like 2 months. Just until you feel comfortable on what your doing. I was the same way im just now getting backinto jumping after 1 1/2 years. You should do it on your mare, becaues if you do it on your moms horse, if it rushes you might loose your confidence even more. Also if you start doing bigger stuff and get nervous over it, go back to the little stuff..no rush! Good Luck! And have fun, remeber relax and breathe! I forget to breathe when i jump! __________________ Ashley I've Been Snowball'd!! i was on HGS when we hit 3 million posts Rules and Sebastian - forever in my heart<3

09-18-2004, 04:15 PM	#4
willodean Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Utah/Kentucky!! Posts: 1,142 Images: 21	Yeah, i agree with horsecraze120. Stick to the basics until you feel good about it. My mom was the same way. She jumped alot when she was younger but then as she got older she did more dressage, so when she did a show (combined training) she practised on my horse at the time who was bomb proof and it gave her so much more confidence. Good luck and stay safe! __________________ "Courage is being scared to death but saddleing up anyway" ~John Wayne~ I have been BOO'D!! WHOO HOO!!

09-18-2004, 04:19 PM	#5
kddoublink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern, Maine Posts: 950 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 2	I alwaysss start with ground poles after I stop jumping for awhile, just because your horse isn't use to it and becuase your not use to it. Take your time and SLOWLY raise them. Also, your horse looses shape in the winter, most of the time, becuase you don't ride and condition as much. _KATY __________________ You dream of it & in your dreams is has a mane & tail flying hooves covered in feathers that whisper to the grass as it gallops past. A language that speaks to your soul.

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SammyDoodle Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,282 Images: 67 Blog Entries: 1	With jumping even the best riders work on the basics - position, timing, leg changes on landing, poles and of course the most important bit FLAT WORK (why do so many people who want to jump forget how important this is??????!!!!) Just because you havent jumped for a while dont worry - if your flat work is good then you will easily get back into jumping. I would work with the mare - just to give you some confidence again - it wont be long before you are feeling great about it