In this week’s jumping lessons I focused on helping students improve balance and position over the jump. One of my favorite exercises for this is what I call “hands wide”.  I call it this because the exercise involves the rider riding with their hands wide away from the horse’s neck both on the ... Read More »

This week at Sycamore Stables my jumping lessons worked over a gymnastic exercise. Gymnastics are series of jumps in a row that encourage flexibility and adjustability from the horse and allow riders to focus on their position and straightness. While there are numerous combinations that can be put together to make a ... Read More »