A strong horse or pulling horse is difficult to ride, especially when competing.
To show jump you need your horse to be responsive to your aids and half-halt when required.
He needs to be well balanced in order to engage his hocks. Most problems stem from incorrect or lack of training.
Correct horse schooling must be established, before you begin to jump.
Flatwork and show jumping go hand in hand.
If the ground training is established correctly the horse will be supple, athletic, obedient and able to adjust his balance and stride.
The more obedient a horse is, the easier he will be to ride and jump.
You need to understand what is making the horse pull, to correct it.
Most horses enjoy jumping. Some horses get over enthusiastic when approaching a jump, so much that they become difficult and strong to ride.
Other horses on approach to a fence will “pull” the rider all the way.
A highly-strung animal, which is always on his toes, may become tense, worried or anxious at competitions or jumping at home, and pull you around the course.
Why does my horse pull?
* Keen horse-will become a strong horse.
* A pulling horse-may be reliant on rider’s hands for balance.
* A highly-strung horse may be sensing the anxiety from its rider, resulting in the horse “pulling” all the way.
You need to feel the horse taking you to the fence.
The rider contains the energy in his hands.
If the rider cannot contain the energy, it may be useful to try a different bit.
A strong bit is not always the answer for a pulling horse.
Not all horses are suited to strong bits. It might make a strong horse stronger, as he will run away from pain.
It is trial and error to find a bit suitable for the pulling horse.
Once you have found a suitable bit for the horse, the rider should have a lighter contact and the problem should disappear.
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