If you want to be successful in show jumping, you need four basic components. These riding components include correct rider position, impulsion, relaxation, and confidence. If you are looking to increase your effectiveness on the jumps, there are a few exercises that you can try.

 

20 Meter Jumps

This is a simple exercise to set up. You will place two small verticals on the opposite sides of a 20-meter circle. Your horse will need to canter over them. You should keep the horse bent as you jump around the circle. It is important to keep a steady rhythm as well. As you ride, you need to count the horse’s strides. This exercise may seem simple, but it can physically tax the horse. You can complete three to four circles before stopping to give the horse a break.

Rail Footwork

You want to set up a gymnastic line along the …