Train Your Horse to Be a Calm, Brave Jumper Using Free Lunging

[averyluver1]

That was really goodL,

[babicakes10100]

i have a horse with no jumping expirience what so ever and i am going to teach him to jump hes a little old, 13, but i think i can get him to around 2-3 foot any tips?

[welcometopemberley]

@babicakes10100 Just start out longeing over 1 trot pole, then up to 4 trot poles in a row to teach him where his feet are. Some breeds tend to plow through the jump instead of jumping it. If he is one of those, use a ground pole on each side of the jump to help him jump rounder. If he tends to over jump, do not use a ground pole as then he will learn to step over it rather than make a big deal out of it. Only raise the jump when he is fully comfortable at the height you were practicing at.

[135steffany]

i think i will do this saturday..!

[wwelss]

That's a nice way to train a horse :)

[EatinYellowSnow]

That is AMAZING. I wish my horse would do that!

[101Breyerhorses]

Thats a cool way to train him! Im going to do that with my horse!!

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks :)

[eclair97]

Hey I am traning my horse to jump but she will never go over it and if she does she will just knock it down. The jump is only like a foot off the ground. Any suggestions on what to do??

[welcometopemberley]

Clicker training. That will help her motivation.

[TBShorses]

heyi subbed love your videos

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks!

[4Champ2and0]

I have subscribed and LOVE everyone of your horse(pony) training videos! You are really remarkable with your calm attitude and relaxed techniques. I especially enjoyed your explanation of the diffence between Ques and commands in one of your other videos. I am going to have a place to work with my horse soon and will be trying all your techniques!Thanks for taking the time to post and explain things!! Kudos to you and all your hard work! :)

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks so much for your really nice comment! Sounds like you are getting everything out of my vids that I was hoping people would get :) Keep me updated on your progress!

[4Champ2and0]

@welcometopemberley Np :) ..will do. You mind if I bug u with a couple questions? ..I would not be even a little offended if you didn't have time right now to answer. :)

[welcometopemberley]

Sure thing. Ask away.

[4Champ2and0]

@welcometopemberley Oh sweet, thanks! I was just wondering what you do when a horse tries to nip you? My horse is generally pretty sweet but when he gets bored, frustrated, or starts looking for treats he mouths first, but will start, not biting, but making contact with my skin with his teeth (little-no pressure). It mostly happens in the barn where I can't really send him away from me for it. Any suggestions?

[welcometopemberley]

There are a couple things that could be... 3 questions -

Is your horse playful, charismatic, athletic, and a super quick learner? Or more clever and lazy?

Does he do is specifically when you're brushing him?

Does he crib or wind suck at all?

[4Champ2and0]

Hi :) Thanks for your advise on moving my horse Sam quickly instead of trying to "prep" him for it. I moved him this past weekend, and he did absolutely wonderful. I was so proud of him! :) To answer your question though, he is usually a pretty lazy and clever little guy and isnt just real fond of being worked with. He doesnt wind suck or crib, and he most often tries for a bit of nipping action when he is asked to stand or is confined.

[4Champ2and0]

Like in his stall, or when he is haltered and I am asking for a stand or just being in a barn isle seems to make him a little antsy.One other thing, when do you think would be a good time to start working with him again? I was told that generally you wait a couple of weeks after moving them to let them adjust before working with them again, like in a round pen or something.This would also be the first time I have had access to a round pen with him.

[4Champ2and0]

So its all pretty new and I dont want to rush him into to much to fast, but he seems like he is already so well adjusted.He isnt wide eyed or frantic and spooky, he is actually really calm and has been pricking his ears, lowering his head, and chewing more than I ever saw him do in his old pasture.

[welcometopemberley]

If you can afford to do it, I would have him scoped for ulcers just to rule that out, as they're super common and can cause nippiness (60% of horses in training programs have ulcers).

I've found that it is just fine to work with them as soon as they move. You work with them right off the trailer at a show, you know? In my experience it takes them about 1 month to adjust, 3 months to really be in the groove, but definitely take him out to play, particularly if he is an unmotivated horse.

[4Champ2and0]

Hm, Is that an expensive procedure? I had no idea ulcers were so prevalent. I do rub him all over every time I'm with him and I have noticed he turns and looks at my hand when I rub his belly. Which says.. maybe ulcers? Idk.. He isn't girthy, in fact, he is a little under weight according to my vet, but he is making a good come back with his new easy going herd. He is much more relaxed and eating twice a day now.

[welcometopemberley]

I have heard it is $150-$400 depending on where you live. Ulcers can cause a horse to be underweight. Some people choose to treat it as a diagnostic method. There is a lot of info on the web about different ways to treat, but a lot of them require a vet signature. I've heard can get the same meds as Gastrogard online for way cheaper if you have a vet approval.

[4Champ2and0]

Okay, thanks..I will def. look into that more. lol good call, I never thought of using grain as a treat, i have been using some apple flavored training treats, do you think those would be upsetting his tummy? I don't know very much about horse diet, which is my main reason for boarding him actually. ha.. but yea the direction changes are only a step or two, but like you said, we are really having fun with it and I am just so excited to see him trying and happy about "work" :D

[welcometopemberley]

I know people who use the apple treats and most horses are ok with them. I use grain because I can give smaller quantities, it is lower in sugar, I can measure the amount out more easily, and because most treats have wheat in them. I've found that 3 cups of grain is about 1hrs worth of treats. Some horses really like aflalfa pellets and those are easy to feed and 4 cups of them helps line the stomach against ulcers. Awesome about him being happy. That's what it's all about :)

[4Champ2and0]

Ooo..I'll have to get some of those alflalfa pellets..that sounds great :) Thanks for the cup to hour ratio, that helps a lot..ha ha..cuz I kept having to walk aaaall the way back to the tack room for more cookies..lol.. I do agree..seeing him relaxed and happy while we were working was better than anything. :) Makes me wonder why this method hasn't caught on more rapidly in the equestrian world.

[4Champ2and0]

He hasnt been nipping so much either, he seems much more interested in finding ways to get horse cookies instead. :)Which brings me to say thanks again for your videos, we have had MAJOR break throughs since I have started clicking and treating.He has started leading NICELY(big improvment),following me with no ropes(long time goal, accomplished in min with click and treat)and even a little no bridle direction changes(just a rope around his neck, no rider..yet) =) Oh yea, what treats do you use?

[welcometopemberley]

Lol, well, that's good. I'm glad you're having fun and have had so much success. I use Safe Choice grain because it is low sugar. I give them about a nickel sized amount for each click. Very cool about changes of direction with a neck rope. Not easy to do with a horse who used to have poor leading manners :)

[welcometopemberley]

Often times, with a particularly confident, lazy horse, it makes sense to utilize the little bit of adrenaline they have in new situations. Gives them some exhilaration and can be enriching. With that horsenality, I really recommend clicker training. Clever horses love the "game" aspect and food rewards. You might search for "on your mat" clicker videos as teaching on your mat helps horses who nip learn to be happy standing still.

Also, is he girthy or touchy about having anywhere brushed?

[4Champ2and0]

@welcometopemberley Also, he is herd sour, and I plan on moving him soon. He will be moving away from his current herd completely. Anything I can do to help him prep for the new pasture/ friends before moving him? Thanks again! :)

[welcometopemberley]

Herd sour is hard. My feeling is that it's really unhealthy for horses to be so attached like that - almost like agoraphobia in people - so I would do what you are doing, which is rotate him to a different group. To prep him for the new pasture and friends, you could pick one of the more playful horses and turn them out in an arena together. After your horse and the playful horse buddy up, he'll be in the "cool kids" club by the time he goes into the big herd.

[welcometopemberley]

It's also good to put him in a smaller pen across from the other horses where they can touch noses but not kick each other. After 1-3 days, the squealing will stop, and then they're ready to be turned out together. Are you more worried about introducing him to the new horses or breaking his heart separating him from his buddies?

[welcometopemberley]

I used to work at a horse rescue where horses would come in who had been together their whole lives. They would beak out in a frothing sweat if their buddy was even on the other side of a fence from them. I've found that the best thing to do with those horses is just to do the separation quickly, like a band-aid. Otherwise they spend days pacing the fence and I think that is harder on their bodies. Usually if you do it quickly, they run for about 30 minutes a.m. and p.m., then quiet down.

[soccergirl7594]

Wow you seem very professional about this! Great Job!

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks, I've taught a lot of horses to do it. And I think it's really important to do it right because it can make or break your horse's jumping career :)

[hunterjumper9799]

i love your vids! you really know what your doing! :D

[welcometopemberley]

Aww, thanks!

[SavannahlovesHoney]

" is he thinking about taking off and running for the next county..." hahahaha that is GREAT!!! Very helpful:)

[graceland4life123]

have u ever tried jumping him on his back?

[welcometopemberley]

Yes, he is rock solid. A perfect pony.

[JMOWLL1]

very good job. this was very informative :)

[DustyAndBuddies]

Wow.. this is just plain amazing. You and your horse are an amazing team. Great job. :D

[welcometopemberley]

Thank you! We had a ton of fun making this video. It was his first time really free jumping.

[frappegirl1]

aww i wish to have a horse like that... my horse just try to be away from me =( please teach me haw he couls trust me!

[welcometopemberley]

There is a lot of info in the voice over to this vid that should help. You can also try watching my other free jumping videos - one of Shelby and one of Ivie. They explain the technique, too. Monty Robert's "The Man Who Listens to Horses" is a good book, and the Parelli program is good. I like to use clicker training, but there aren't many good dvds for that yet. You could try searching for "horse clicker training" on YouTube. Good luck!

[frappegirl1]

thanks very much youre a great horse owner =)

[HorseNamedGambler]

Wow, you and your horse are an amazing team (:

I hope I can gain that connection with my new horse. This video is very helpful!

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks, best of luck to you with that connection! I'm sure you'll get it if you're already doing all this research on how to develop it.

[welcometopemberley]

Wow, that's a huge compliment. Thanks! Yes, I am very proud of Marley.

[louise165]

Hi, your a great trainer. your horse is so cute :)

im getting a foal and shes almost 1 and i was just wondering what sort of training should i start doing with her? like how to be caught and lead, ive never had a horse before and just needed some tips, thanks :)

[welcometopemberley]

Hi, thanks for the compliments.

For a foal, look for the "clicker training Tempo" videos. There is a series where a trainer works with Tempo from when she was a foal up through riding.

Allan Pogue who has a program called Imagine a Horse also does a lot of work with foals.

Foals can learn all the same things as big horses can, except for riding. You also shouldn't have them work at a trot or canter much because it is hard on their legs.

[welcometopemberley]

I would also try to get the Parelli dvds because they are great for homestudy and cover pretty much everything you could ever want to do with horse.

One thing to think about while you're training her is teach her whatever way is simplest for her to understand because horses get frustrated when they are confused the same as we do. It's very important, though, to always train her with the goal in mind of dong it all at liberty. Liberty means she stays with you of her own free will.

[MsTota2]

your horse is so cute ......thanks =)

[welcometopemberley]

I know! Isn't he just?

[welcometopemberley]

Yeah, Marley and I have a great relationship. He's special.

[cinamontwist92you]

Hey !

Your a great trainer

And im getting a 1 and a half year old horse ..

Ive already started freee lounging her in a round arena ..

Whats the next step?!

Please help Thanks so much !

-cinamontwist9

[welcometopemberley]

Hey, thanks for the compliments. I had a pony named Cinnamon Twist when I was little...

Vets here on the West Coast say you should not jump your horse at all until they are 4. If you jump them too young, it will stunt their growth and lead to weak legs and back. We also don't ride them until they are 3, though we do lay on them some at 2.

With a yearling, I would do things like trick training. Teach her to pick things up, do the Spanish Walk, etc. I have a couple videos for that.

[welcometopemberley]

Your welcome!

[welcometopemberley]

Marley is 14h. I am 5'7 and I really enjoy horses 13'2-14'2 :)

[twiggy0013]

im trying to teach my horse Mango to jump ...shes 11 years old and she always refuses the jumps that i try to lunge her over....i dont use a whip or anything i just maker her go in a circle and try to get her over the jump....am i doing something wrong??? please help!!

[welcometopemberley]

Start with just a pole on the ground. Then lunge her through empty standards. Then standards with a pole. Then with one side of the jump up, the other end of the pole on the ground. Then a small vertical. Then an X. Then an oxer. Click and treat her for going over the pole at each level and you should only have to jump it 2-7 times before raising it for the next height. If she gets scared, start over and make sure you're using treats that are motivating enough.

[twiggy0013]

thanks!! she's been doing great now!! im actually riding her tonight and jumping her over 1 foot already

[welcometopemberley]

Awesome! Did this help or did she just make it on her own? Using ground poles will help teach her to jump round, also. Are you riding with a jumping trainer or teaching yourself?

[LopeztheGypsy]

Great video, good information!

[welcometopemberley]

Thank you!

[gabyjewel]

Wow ! Excellent video. I really enjoyed that and I'll try this on my horse. :)

[welcometopemberley]

Awesome, good luck!

[tazfran]

Ive free jumped my gelding a lot just because he gets super bored with all the flat work we do.He was pretty much ruined by his last owner so it's been lots of work to calm him down and get him listening properly.Anyways it shows in his jump training that he's tense with poles in between standards and so Ive been working him a lot free lunging over them but because hes a tb he can get super hot and doesn't pay attention to me or the fences coming up!I'm scared if he does it 2 hot he'll get hurt

[welcometopemberley]

Yeah, that is something to be careful with, for sure. I would clicker train him so you can just click and he'll come back in for a cookie. That helps them stay really calm. You should also type in "lunging for riding" in the youtube search and try lunging him over a pole using that style - where you walk with him so he has some support. You could also try free lunging at a trot in a roundpen.

[yuckintx]

Your pony is very confident, and I like that! My 17hh horse hates even jumping crossrails!

[KCSComet]

What a cute boy!

My pony is just like him. She loves to jump, doesn't charge her fences, and can leap the moon. Problem is she refuses a lot. She'll normally start out the lesson with one refusal, the continue jumping like nothing happened. However, when we go to a show where the jumpers are more decorative, she'll flip out, buck/rear and refuse to jump altogether. Do you think free lunging would help solve this problem?

[welcometopemberley]

Yes, just practice with showy jumps

[PonyLova777]

plz help me, i need to sell my pony soon but i dont think he is going to sell because he bolts before and after the jump. When i free lunge him i have to use a whip as he just stands there looking at me and wont move, when i do get him going he bolts around the paddock then skids at the corner and jumps the jump stupidly, plz help. And also when ever i ride him he just plants his feet and doesn't move, and when i do get him to move he rears or bolts, plz help

[welcometopemberley]

My first thought would be his back hurts. Does he do it with and without a saddle?

[horseyhay123]

love your videos. . . marley was great ilooooooooove liberty training

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks for your comment!

[x3miix]

O wow! Thanks.. thats so cool..Your horse is gorgeous By the way :):)

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks! Let me know if it works for you!

[x3miix]

Wow .... I love your videos...I was wondering how you get Marley to come back to you each time.. Please reply

Emily xox

[welcometopemberley]

Hi Emily,

Thanks for asking. Actually, it's not very hard. When your horse is running around, watch his face and when he looks at you with a soft expression, walk backwards and call him like you would a puppy. Usually they'll start to walk towards you. Just keep backing up and they'll speed up to get closer to you. When they catch up you, make a big deal out of them - rub them, praise them, feed them treats. Pretty soon, whenever your horse is running around, he'll keep one eye on you...

[welcometopemberley]

So even though he's running around, he'll be constantly waiting for that moment when you call him. As soon as you bend down and pat your legs or wiggle your finger at him, he'll come back to you because he can't wait to get loved on and fed treats.

[baltocribs]

liberty training as you can see is a very inferior method of training.(= I use that method to and even though I do not train my horses much on jumping I do liberty training and always like taking that show gradual process of training a horse to do something incredible to people. very good advice like a natural horse trainer.^_^

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks for commenting! Marley likes to show off :) He's always prancing and jumping around in the pasture, too, lol.

[EddiesGun91]

i love your video... it was great.... i learned a good bit from you! marley was fabulous! =] as wer you!

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks!!

[Heykelseymarie]

hi

i have gelding that i want to jump. Right now he jumps about 1 foot. but sometimes he trys to bail out when we jump then other times he'll do it with out a problem. I want to teach him to jump higher. I know he can do it I have seen him jump around 3 ft once. I dont think he is scared of the jump but maybe being lazy? any advice?

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks for asking. I watched your vids and its cool that you and your horse have such a good bond. I noticed that he has a somewhat inverted frame, meaning he puts his head up and out and tucks his back away from the saddle or rider. That can be from how he is built, a past injury, general soreness, bad saddle fit, or just him not really knowing any better. It's really good that you haven't pulled on his mouth or put draw reins on him to try to set his head.

[welcometopemberley]

Horses have to round their backs to jump so part of the reason he doesn't want to jump is probably that he either can't or doesn't know how to round his back. Use a combination of these things to teach him:

1) Alternate 3 steps forward, 3 steps back and get it so you can do it without pausing in between. Try it both under saddle and on the ground. Then try 1 step forward and 1 back. Should be like sloshing water in a bath tub.

[welcometopemberley]

2) Do a lot of work that causes him to have to cross his hind legs, like half passes, shoulder ins, and turning on the forehand. When the hind legs cross, one leg has to step up under the belly, lifting the back.

3) Set a pole 8 ft from a jump and have him trot over the pole, then jump. This helps him get his legs ready.

[welcometopemberley]

4) Use ground poles around your jump to show your horse what shape to jump in. The ground poles make an equilateral triangle with the top rail. So if your jump is 1' high, put the ground poles 1' each away from the top rail. Ground poles make your horse jump nice and round.

5) Jump 2 jumps in a row, 1-2 strides apart. Make a small jump, then put big jump about 18' later (about 6 big steps for you). Having 2 jumps will usually get them to canter in between and take off nicely for the 2nd jump.

[welcometopemberley]

6) And the MOST important thing of all, RELEASE over the jump. Search for this vid on YouTube "Automatic Release, No Bridles!" The riders show 2 different types of releases. A crest release is where you put your hands about 1/2 the way up the horses neck. An auto release is 1/2 the way up the horses neck and you drop your hands 1/2 the way down the sides of the neck. The idea is to put slack in the reins so the horse can actually jump.

[welcometopemberley]

Horses reach their necks way out and if you don't release, you hit them in the mouths and punish them for jumping nicely. The best way to convince your horse that jumping is fun is to do a BIG release every time and make sure you hold your hands there until he has taken one stride after the jump and caught his balance.

[AnnehPants]

wow.. i was thinking of trying a bit of freejumping with my mare. she is very unconfident at jumping and im not the most confident rider so we tend to have to buil up very slowly each time. if i knew she was confident i might be more confident as well

[welcometopemberley]

Cool, I would be happy to answer any q's you have.

[DannyXox01]

OMG! WHAT A CUTIE!!!!

omg ur horse is adorable. ur a great trainer. i like the fact that you explained what you were doing and WHY!

amazing. absolutely amazing.

[Razzle1203]

Amazing! Your horse is very smart! And you have great horse smarts yourself!

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks! Marley is really smart. The Welshes tend to be. Thanks for your comment!

[LaRanaTJ]

You know your stuff, most impressive. Fabulous arena - what is the shell/roof made of? Looks like a giant marquee.

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks for your nice comment! We LOVE this arena. It is a Coverall, like a big green house. It is easily 5 degrees warmer in the winter, doesn't rattle when it is windy or get deafeningly loud in the rain, and it is even cooler in the summer because the ceiling is high enough that you don't have humidity from watering your arena.

[ilufBlue]

;) I bet he is a lot of fun :P

[ilufBlue]

Ohhh what a beautiful horse!!! If I would ever have a horse, I'd want him/her to be just like yours!! :) p.s. I love ur vids!

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks! Marley is really fun. He's a boy :)

[monkeemoo]

Bless... she even sends herself back over the jumps when she thinks it wasn't jumped well enough.

You're a great trainer!

[welcometopemberley]

Isn't that amazing how he does that??? he's so cool.

Thanks for your comment!! XD

[dreessagediva]

my horse need alot of confidence but I dont know how to free lunge and I dont know if it is allowed at my barn

[welcometopemberley]

You can do it on a lungeline. Just give your horse a treat every time she jumps more calmly.

[sugarismyhorse]

I love this video, marley is a very very cute and smart horse. Im just trying to find a video that could help me with teaching Sugar to jump, she is my quuarter/paint,

any ideas?????

[welcometopemberley]

Hey I checked out your vid. You're off to a really good start. I really need to make a "teach your horse to jump for the first time" video... Basically, I would go to my other channel CIEStudies and watch the video on lunging. Then use that lunging technique to lunge your horse over a jump. You should set ground poles on both sides of the jump so that the ground poles and top rail make an equilateral triangle. The ground poles tell her where to take off and land.

[welcometopemberley]

When she jumps cute, click while she is in the air to mark that moment as perfect, then walk backwards, calling her to you, and give her a treat. When she realizes that she is supposed to jump, she'll jump on purpose to earn a treat. Horses who didn't grow up jumping often just walk over things instead of jumping because they think they're going to get in trouble if they actually jump. After you can get her to jump cute on the ground, then ride her and click+treat the times she jumps cute.

[HorseLuvr225]

Marley is so cute!! That's a great strategy!!

[welcometopemberley]

Thank you! We have a lot of fun :)

[HorseLuvr225]

Hearts

[HorseLuvr225]

Looks like it! :)

[BarrelRacingChic]

Do You Have Any Tips?

[welcometopemberley]

Just for getting him not to shy at jumps? He looked great in your vids. My guess is he just needs some general bombproofing. Train him to let you put a garbage sack on his back and walk with it, then a rain slicker, then an exercise ball, then a tarp, or anything else you can think of that is "spooky." Hold and umbrella up and have him walk between you and a fence under the umbrella. Teach him that, even when he is scared, you don't want him to run through a tight spot, you want him to think.

[BarrelRacingChic]

Thanks for the Help! =) I'm sure thats whats Wrong. Oh those Videos are Old, He's actually a bit better now, hoping to Show him soon, but I would rather have him a bit better. So he doesn't get Scared at the Shows like my Friends horses... I'll work on him tomorrow, Thanks so much for the help!

[welcometopemberley]

Horses also often shy at jumps because they don't like the sound of dirt or pebbles hitting the pole when they come up. Get him used to the sound of that. Start kicking dirt at a plastic bin or wood pole and keep doing it until he can stand still, then give him a lot of love and a treat. Also, make sure you're giving him a big release over the jumps because a lot of them start shying at jumps because they're getting bumped in the mouth on the landing.

[BarrelRacingChic]

Thank-you so much for Posting this Video! My Pony is a Welsh, He's 13.2hh and only 4yrs. old

I've started Training him for Jumping and he is doing very well. He lets me Ride him Bareback, and Undersaddle. He also Loves to Follow me. He Broke out of his Paddock once and started to run up t he road,... All I had to do was Call him and he came right to me. he had no Halter on. but he Followed me back home, all the way. He's Great. Except he does Shy at Jumps. Once he's gone over it he's fine.

[xbeccaxhorsexloverx]

my horse is like what u said at the start, 'bombs it to the jump and takes off VERY early) i have tried to do this method with her, but she will only follow me, wether i have a whip or not, have u got any other advice? x

[welcometopemberley]

That is super great that she follows you. That means you have a good relationship, even though she is scared of jumping. What I would do is either set your jump up in a roundpen or lunge her over the jumps. Type "How to Lunge a Horse to Prepare for Riding" into the YouTube search and a lunging video from my other account will show up. The idea is that instead of pivoting in place, you walk on a circle of 8-12 feet in diameter. That way, your horse doesn't feel so much like they're being...

[welcometopemberley]

chased away from you and made to do it all on their own. You start out close to them, like you're leading them a little further away than usual, and build up until they can be at the end of the lead rope. You want your horse to jog slowly and to keep a consistent pace, despite what scary things may be around. Start out without any obstacle, then ad a ground pole, then 2 ground poles pushed together, then a tiny jump, etc. Build up slowly and don't increase the difficulty until she is solid.

[welcometopemberley]

If you make the obstacles too big too soon, she'll start to rush. There is no sense trying to keep her slow. She has to do it on her own. Have her go over the obstacle 1 time, then bring her in for a treat and some love. If she rushes, she has to go around again. Use being with you as a reward.

Start out lunging without a saddle, then add your saddle in after she can go without rushing since stirrups and everything are distracting.

[welcometopemberley]

When she can jump without rushing without you on her (should be 3 sessions or fewer if you do it right), then watch this video "Beginner Riding Lesson - Seatwork on the Lunge." Obviously you're not a beginner but the seatwork movements will desensitize a goosey horse to your leg and make it so you can collect them up easier. Have someone lunge her with you on her doing the seatwork, then add in jumps while you're riding on the lunge. Let me know how it goes!!!

[welcometopemberley]

Also, make sure you give her a really big release so she isn't getting punished for jumping cute. A lot of horses rush because they are getting banged in the mouth. I watched your vids and you definitely do release, but with about 4 inches more and leaving your hands up there a second longer after you land, you wouldn't hit her in the mouth at all.

[empouse]

That was awesome! I'm currently riding a very green jumper(his first time jumping was today, actually) and so I can tell these videos are going to be really helpful in his successful training to learn to really enjoy jumping.

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks for your comment! Feel free to ask any q's you like :)

[monkeylove12301]

how can yu keep her around the side ?

[welcometopemberley]

Most horses will naturally head for the rail after you send them out. Usually it takes spanking a whip on the ground a few times to get them moving, but as soon as they know that it is just about the jump, you just ask them to back up and point where you want them to go and they'll just head right for it and come back for their treat. If you think your horse is going to be stressed, teach them to jump on the longe first. Then after they get the idea of aiming for the jump take them off.

[rustydanielle101]

wow. I just wish I had an arena, or at least a smaller feild. I would just love to work with my girl on this, It would be so great for her!

[welcometopemberley]

Watch the vid on my other account, "How to Lunge a Horse to Prepare for Riding." When your horse gets good at it, just do it over jumps. It will take a lot of work before she is ready to canter but starting work over jumps at the trot is a good idea before doing any cantering on the lunge. If you get the jump big enough, they'll land in the canter even if they trot in, and a lot of times they'll stay in the canter when they come around again. Thanks for your comment!

[rustydanielle101]

ok! thanks!

[tErEsAbAuR977]

is that just one of the X jumps?

yeah he would most likely either jump it and come to me or not jump it and come to me hah.

[welcometopemberley]

You do have to use a bit of pressure from the whip to get the behavior, but after they realize they just have to jump the jump, you hardly need the whip. You just need it to remind them to pick up enough speed if they get distracted and you think they're going to crash into it :)

[WeeMiniMoose]

Lol, I love how he moves the dog out of the way at 2:13. Great video, very well done!

[welcometopemberley]

Thanks, yeah, that was pretty funny. He saw the dogs running around and at first wanted to play with them but then was like, Hey, either get it together or get out of the way, I'm jumping here!

[tErEsAbAuR977]

this is so cool.

i want to teach Black Jack.

how would i get him out on the rail and willingly go over the jump?

[welcometopemberley]

Good question. It is easiest to start in the round pen or to start on the lunge. With Marley, the first time he went over I clicked in the air and he was like, "No way. That's it???" And then he aimed for the jump every time. With Black Jack, I would probably build a chute that was like 20 feet long so you could just send him down it and he would jump because the jump was in the way. Knowing him he'd land and come right back to you. Does that sound likely?

[tErEsAbAuR977]

is that just one of the X jumps?

usually when i ask him to go over jumps i have him on a lunge and at the trot he doesn't rush, but the few times i asked him to canter he was rushing a lot. is it because his canter isnt balanced enough to jump?

[welcometopemberley]

A chute is where you put one jump perpendicular to the rail. That's the one the horse jumps. Then you put wings on the side of your jump to make a chute that funnels the horse towards the jump. The wings just make a boundary so he can't run out on it. The rail is the other boundary.

[welcometopemberley]

For teaching a horse to canter jumps, they really need the whole arena to get themselves organized. But you shouldn't ask them to canter until they're offering it. So, what you do is have them trot bigger and bigger jumps until they realize it would be easier if they would canter. That usually happens around 3 feet. A round pen is too small to ask them to canter a jump, same with a lungeline.

[welcometopemberley]

What you want to do is get his mind really believing that aiming for the jump is the answer. So first lunge him over it to make it easy. Then take him off the lunge, build a jump chute, then free lunge him at the trot over a pole, then an X, then bigger and bigger jumps. You can raise it up about 3 inches (or one hole) every time. After it gets big enough, he'll start speeding his trot up to get there. Just spank the whip once behind him, he'll break into a canter, and find out it is easier.

[welcometopemberley]

We can work on it together sometime and make a video of teaching your horse to jump for the first time. I have a 4pm lesson Friday but maybe we can do Saturday. Or, if you get out early enough on Friday we can do it then.

[EquineSpiritBlog]

LOVE this video...thanks so much for sharing!! :)

[welcometopemberley]

Thank you, I was so proud of Marley :)

[anotherjosephine]

can you put up a video on how to train a horse that has never jumped before?

thanks

btw this is so detailed!!

thanks (:

[welcometopemberley]

Thank you for your request. :) Yes, I will put up a video of a training a horse that has never jumped before.