Horse club

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Yeah me and my mom were talking about getting in a club or something. I think I’ll maybe mention it again to her. Thank you!

I would even go further than that and consider paying for some lessons on groundwork, it’s really important to know how to ride in and English saddle before you begin trying to jump in one, English saddles don’t have the same support as western saddles but there are also different types of saddles such as all purpose which isn’t as flat as the jumping saddle nor is it as deep as the dressage saddle which means you can pretty much ride any discipline in in, dressage saddles are deeper and more suited to people performing dressage because they require to sit the trot a little better that jumpers who need to raise up and out of the saddle. That brings me to the final main English saddle the jumping saddle, this one is far more flat so that the riders can lift up more easier with out being stopped by the front of the dressage saddle. I seriously recommend flat work like you will benefit so so much from it in the long run because it helps you work on how to keep your horse balanced and how to sit and ride in an English saddle, jumpers don’t start with jumping they have to start at the basics and over time build it up.

 

[Dawnwolf1234]

I would even go further than that and consider paying for some lessons on groundwork, it’s really important to know how to ride in and English saddle before you begin trying to jump in one, English saddles don’t have the same support as western saddles but there are also different types of saddles such as all purpose which isn’t as flat as the jumping saddle nor is it as deep as the dressage saddle which means you can pretty much ride any discipline in in, dressage saddles are deeper and more suited to people performing dressage because they require to sit the trot a little better that jumpers who need to raise up and out of the saddle. That brings me to the final main English saddle the jumping saddle, this one is far more flat so that the riders can lift up more easier with out being stopped by the front of the dressage saddle. I seriously recommend flat work like you will benefit so so much from it in the long run because it helps you work on how to keep your horse balanced and how to sit and ride in an English saddle, jumpers don’t start with jumping they have to start at the basics and over time build it up.

Yes I think it would be appropriate to start just getting adjusted to a whole different saddle. It’ll probably would feel different to Ringo so I definitely wouldn’t just go and jump right off the bat. Thanks!

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Yes I think it would be appropriate to start just getting adjusted to a whole different saddle. It’ll probably would feel different to Ringo so I definitely wouldn’t just go and jump right off the bat. Thanks!

Yep. Definitely

 

[littledog]

was just sick of the hoard! Of course my expensive blanket got some mice nibbles on it too--what are my barn cats doing anyway!?

It's officially mud season here and I hate it. My boy was playing with his jollyball and slipped on the mud and totally wiped out--made me cringe and he was a little depressed afterward. He extended his back leg completely when he fell--I was just praying there was no injury to his stifle or meniscus! Luckily, he seems perfectly fine!

@Dawnwolf1234 I would start by getting some English lessons--familiarize yourself with the tack, the shorter stirrup length etc. And the instructor can help you develop the proper seat to prepare you to have success over jumps. Good luck to you in your new journey!

LOL, Peaches Lee, that's exactly what I am, sick of the hoard! What I really need to do is invest in a super-high-quality turnout sheet each, keep a few of my other good ones, and donate the rest to a rescue - hopefully one that rescues nice, quiet older horses who just like to walk around and be warm.

Yesterday I got a text from one of my barn mates whose mare is turned out with mine, "Wanted to let you know, one of our horses ripped off the strap and half the rear of your horse's blanket, it was looking dangerous so I hope you don't mind that I just took it off."

I was so grateful that she took it off, I'm sure my mare would have gotten injured wearing a festoon of ripped shreds and dragging straps! But it meant she had to go the rest of the day without a blanket, so of course she took full advantage to become a total mud-puppy - totally caked including her ears - it's definitely mud season here too, and combined with shedding season, it's grooming madness!

So glad your horse is fine after his mud wipe-out. They all get "Spring fever" this time of year, and muddy conditions are not a good combination!

@Dawnwolf1234, I second this, learning to jump takes lessons. Especially with a horse who hasn't jumped before, and when you don't yet have the right tack.

 

[Dawnwolf1234]

More questions on jumping! I haven’t started lessons yet and don’t have the English saddle but I’ve been jumping some poles at home. Do you think it’s good to teach my horse by myself right now. We aren’t doing anything high we are just hopping over some. Also, I asked my dad and I don’t know if he said yes or no. He said we don’t have horses that do that kind of stuff and there is nothing around us for doing it. They are both true but I at least want to try. And, should I get an English saddle before or after I start lessons?

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

More questions on jumping! I haven’t started lessons yet and don’t have the English saddle but I’ve been jumping some poles at home. Do you think it’s good to teach my horse by myself right now. We aren’t doing anything high we are just hopping over some. Also, I asked my dad and I don’t know if he said yes or no. He said we don’t have horses that do that kind of stuff and there is nothing around us for doing it. They are both true but I at least want to try. And, should I get an English saddle before or after I start lessons?

Um for the first question:
Yeah so long as your only doing trot poles
Second Question:
Before. But don’t try riding in it until you have your first lessons however if you do then ride in it only at a walk or maybe a trot because like I said in previous posts it’s very important that you adjust because there is no where near as much support in an English saddle which makes it far easier to fall off

 

[Skye'sDucks]

Going over low poles are an aspect of trail, I've done it before and it's fun. Usually it's just trotting over a raised pole, although a few times I've gone over a slightly higher pole at an actual jump. It's kind of like if you were out trail riding, and your horse needs to know how to jump over a log, as my trainer has put it.
I just don't think you should do it really frequently since western saddles aren't designed for constant jumping and the heavier weight can be bad for the horse's back, or so I've heard. It's fine to pop over a few though.

It'd be fine just to do raised trotting poles/mini jumps like that a few times to get you and your horse used to the concept, but I agree that you should probably wait for lessons to really ride english. I'm sure you could get it before and ride around in it a bit, but if you are able to get lessons from someone who teaches english, it might benefit both you and your horse to be introduced to english riding professionally.

 

[Dawnwolf1234]

Um for the first question:
Yeah so long as your only doing trot poles
Second Question:
Before. But don’t try riding in it until you have your first lessons however if you do then ride in it only at a walk or maybe a trot because like I said in previous posts it’s very important that you adjust because there is no where near as much support in an English saddle which makes it far easier to fall off

Ok thanks! We are going to a saddle shop tomorrow because we are on vacation and my dad wants to look for a new saddle, maybe if I see an English one I can ask him super nicely for it

 

[HKG]

Hello! I dont own a horse, but I love them and would love to learn more about them!

 

[Peaches Lee]

Hello! I dont own a horse, but I love them and would love to learn more about them!

Do you enjoy reading? The United States Pony Club Manual is a great book to get!

https://www.amazon.com/United-State...ywords=pony+club+manual&qid=1617565616&sr=8-1