How to see the distance to a jump

David Acord, International three-day event competitor and trainer shows you how to systematically develop your "eye for the distance." Watch more "Horse Lover's 2 Minute How To" videos at www.bayequest.com

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[PoaFina]

@Hannahgirl132 I'm not trying to start a fight, I'm just saying it's pretty disrespectful to just call someone out on their sexuality when it was completely uncalled for.

[HopeYourMistaken]

he is my trainer and he has a child and a wife... hes not gay. :P

[Taj321]

Nice video! :) Personally I have NEVER counted the strikes before the jumps, only between two fences. I always see a stride, but sometimes it can be too short or too big. I'll try this technique and see if it helps. :)

[Brae1398]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE VIDEOS EVER. I share it with everyone and i swear this is so perfect and amazing! Keep it up!

[WldAbout]

@HopeYourMistaken: May I ask what saddle he is using? My friend has a horse that is shaped like her and is having trouble fitting saddles to his back. ~ Thanks!!

[1233Maya]

how do i stop my horse from rushing a jump? He is an ex jumper and he acts like a small cross rail is like 4 foot or something if i let him go up to it any faster than a walk. if we walk he usally jumps good and canters after. but some days he over jumps and takes off after. (I have videos of him jumping at a walk if u dont think a horse will jump on his own at a walk. PS no i dont kick or anything to get him to jump...last time i did that he almost left me in the dirt)

[warriorcats5656]

Hi, my horse rushes to the fence, I can control her over small jumps, and in small lines, but when I need some speed to get over the jump, how do I add the speed without her rushing?

Also, at the end of a course, she refuses to stop, I tried the See Saw (alternating reins), and pulling, then releasing, but she doesn't stop, or it takes her a long time. How do I make her stop? (shes fine on the flat, just after a course)

Mail me for more info if needed

[yogurtgnomes155]

i never used to look for my distances, because I had a pony who would do it for me...now I have to learn how to do it myself from youtube!

[showjumpers73]

great rider.... ill defiantly try that exercise:) thanks!

[sajonasbrothers101]

great eq

[GreenDayKate]

@Jessiealana Do you only use one pole? if so, try using another pole underneath it so the horse can see how big the jump is and adjust to it. Horses find it easier to jump spreads/oxers. :)

[Jessiealana]

@InLove4Ev thank you I will practice this :)