Prepare for the eventing season with a solid show jumping training. Work on gymnastics to improve the quality of the jump and rhythm to the fences.
Save your horses jump for the competition, practice over cavaletti and poles. Develop a better eye to the jump, always look up and ride over the center of each jump. Be elastic in your seat and hands, work on lengthening and shortening strides between the jumps, and jump off turns.

Always consider your horse’s balance, rhythm, straightness and speed to the jump. By working over small jumps you can perfect your timing and skills while saving your horse for the competition.

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