#jumping training

Lauren's POV

These days the weather is getting better and better. Both people and horses are enjoying it a lot. Our outdoor jump training arena has finally been rid of snow, and isn't under water anymore, so today we pulled the obstacles out there, so we could do some outdoor training.

I started just watching Vivian, then later on I went to the pasture to collect Silver, so he could get some training as well.

A tuck jump.

Adam from today's quick jumping training

Unfortunately it was too slippery to go any higher, after few jumps we decided it'll be better to end it on a safe and good note.

He refused once, I decided to leave it here because I think it looks hilarious. The reason of his refusal is that my friend decided to put some weird blankets and coats on the second fence and I didn't show it to him before. So let's forgive him that. He had all rights to be surprised. (funny thing is I yell "he'll refuse" seconds before it)

But overall he's brilliant, very forward. He started to be really careful and bettered his general technique

Video of our recent jumping training

I experimented with a little bit different seat and longer rein. I think it works better for him because I feel like he's using his neck better 👌

Annnnndddd I jumped 110 for the firs time! This horse is absolutely the chillest and bravest. The only job for me is to not interrupt. You can see that the distance wasn't ideal, but he managed to shorten and jump clear. All on his own. He's really focused and thinking. Can you believe he's only 7?

If not his attitude I'd never attempt to jump this high

Tuck jump.

Jumping training on the athletics field.

Jumping training