[header] How to train a horse to jump [title] Make sure you have the required items. [step] You'll need cavaletti poles, jump standards, boots to protect your horse's pasterns, and a suitable saddle for jumping. If you don't have a cavaletti just use wood poles or tree branches.
[header] How to train a horse to jump [title] Make sure you have the required items. [step] You'll need cavaletti poles, jump standards, boots to protect your horse's pasterns, and a suitable saddle for jumping. If you don't have a cavaletti just use wood poles or tree branches.
[substeps] Use heavier weight poles (not pvc pipes or bamboo) so if your horse hits one of the poles he will realize that hitting them is uncomfortable. [title] Set the cavaletti poles on the ground. These can be safely purchased at a hardware store or online. [title] Place the pole into the ground right before you mount. You may also want to add two bench rest rails to your nearest horse store and have extra boards or saddle-boxes available if you have several horses. [title] Hire a professional capuchin for lessons. [title] Make sure you are confident enough to do this. [step] Doing this before a horse jumps can cause him to spook and hurt himself.