Equestrian Neightion: Correct Jumping Position

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Howto & Style

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• equestrian
• equine
• horse
• jumping
• rider
• position
• riding
• hunt seat
• show jumping

[EQNeightion]

This horse, if you notice, doesn't use his head and neck as much as one would hope or think. His range is more narrow, therefore the need to release and give him his head and neck more than you typically think isnt' really necessary. As a matter of fact, if you let go of this one, he tends to open up his stride too much on the landing side...but GREAT eye for catching this!

[IDontCare704]

You say the two point is called so because you have contact with the horse on two points, legs and hands. But I've been taught that it's called two point because you have your weight on two points; both your feet. Then there's the three point, which is a position between two point and sitting down. Because then you have your weight on three points, both the stirrups and the saddle. But you don't have as much weight in the saddle as when you're completely sitting. That's what I've been taught :/

[EQNeightion]

Hunt seat riders also use a modified three-point position, or commonly called the "half seat" or "light seat". There are three points of contact, but the rider eliminates the full seat so that the crotch and upper thigh are in contact with the horse as opposed to the seat bones.

[EQNeightion]

The half seat allows the rider to still touch the saddle and use their weight to effect the horse, but it allows them to close their hip angel and stay better with the motion of the horse, typically used when traveling in between jumps while riding a course.

-by Kristen Abatiello-Neff, resident trainer for Equestrian Neightion

[EQNeightion]

There for 3 points of contact with the horse. This is the most neutral position for flatwork and the general position for dressage. Hunt seat riders also use a modified three-point position, or commonly called the "half seat" or "light seat". There are three points of contact, but the rider eliminates the full seat so that the crotch and upper thigh are in contact with the horse as opposed to the seat bones.

[EQNeightion]

The two-point position or jumping position, has two points of contact: the rider's two legs are against the horse, and the riders seat is raised above the saddle. The rider balances their body weight in their legs, while releasing with their hands into the horses neck.  In the three-point position, the rider's two legs and seat are in contact with the horse.

[EQNeightion]

Dear LilRachael1, First of all, you have to believe in one of three things: if you don't believe in yourself, you have to believe in either your trainer or your horse. So pick one to believe in, for now. Secondly, if you have a good role model in one of the adults in your lesson, try to copy them. If they can do it, you can do it. Be willing to accept mistakes, and your goal should be to make mistakes in a small range. No big mistakes like falling off or getting hurt. Set achievable goals

[sophanator99]

after the jump my instructor says you should sit back straight away, in this video it looks like she is waiting another stride or so

but good vid

[happyhorse362]

@sophanator99 thats exactly what i said...i completely agree...also i think she needs to give the horse his head when he's in the air because he needs room to take off and get over the jump and if he doesnt have that room he wont go over it the right way because a horse needs to stretch their heads when they're in the air but it looks to me like she's pulling back on the reins in the air and in the future that could cause a big accident

[happyhorse362]

great video but when you're finished with going over the jump you hold your 2 point or half seat for too long...amazing horse

[sophanator99]

@IDontCare704

i dont think its the hands i think its both legs

[EQNeightion]

Interesting thought. What about when you jump without stirrups? We are in the process of producing more videos that will address correct jumping position in a more technical and elaborate way that will break it down for you. Thank you for your comments and keep them coming!