HELLPPPP!!!my horse is knocking down the staduim jumps, what can i do?

Question

everytime i make him jump, he knocks the jumps down!
its like he is being to lazy, and leaving his back/front feet to low, but i have tried jumping from 18" to 3'3", and it is the same problem. have tried EVERYTHING i can think of; I've held him back, I've let the reins loose,and sitting towards the jump and going in my 2-point towards it, I've tried not releasing over the jump, and i have tried different things over and over again, but he keeps hitting the jumps, the only way he doesn't knock it over every time is if i practically gallop him over the jump, but i don't want to do that in shows because i wont get my striding. It is getting me VERY frustrated. Can i do anything about it? (oh and i have tried not putting boots on him and putting boots on him but with the same result)
he has front shoes and hes an appendix (QH thoughrobred cross)
PLEEAAAASSSEEE HEELLLLPPPPP ME!!

he isnt hurting, i had him vet checked, and he isnt limping or anything, hes an eventer so i jump some pretty big x country jumps already, but he is a TINY tiny bit cow hocked but the vet said that it doesnt make any difference

Answer 1

Is he hurting anywhere? You might want to have the vet check to make sure that neither his back nor his feet are sore. Also, check his hocks. Always rule out physical problems first. He may just not like to jump. Have you tried him on a small solid x-country course. This may pep him up and make him realize that jumping is fun. Do not jump more than once a week either, it can be too hard on them.

Answer 2

What are your rails made of? Horses will learn to knock PVC because it's light weight and doesn't hurt. Wood doesn't roll as easy they'll feel when they bump it. If he's knocking the wood You can try a correction. If your seat is secure give him a Kick when you hear him hit if you feel more secure with a tap from the crop that will work. Do it when you hear it happen still over the jump. Landing and going a stride will confuse him. He will learn quickly that you don't just want him over but over neat. Try trotting through a series of ground poles eight to ten inches high about 5-6 in a row 2 1/2 - 3 feet apart so he brings his knees and hocks up. Try not to get frustrated. Make it clear that there is a correct way (big fuss) and a wrong way (tap or kick) to jump. you don't want to convince him he's just getting in trouble every jump or he'll get balky. Good luck.

Answer 3

Hmm, I answered another question just like this, so I'm guessing you are the same person.

He's been vet checked and everything was fine......I'll say what I said in my other answer and that is you need to get a trainer to see what the problem is. Without pictures we are limited here in what we can suggest.

My only other thought that I wanted to give you is because of the extra info you have here regarding your horse being cow hocked slightly. Rest assured that his cow hocks do not hinder his jumping ability in the least and it does in fact help. I've always desired a slight cow hocked horse for jumping for a simple fact: They have a wider base of balance when taking off for the jump.

If your feet are pointing straight someone could easily push you to the side making you lose your balance, however if your toes are slightly pointed out at shoulder length your balance is stronger and it would be harder for someone to push you over making you lose your balance. For horses it is the same especially when they have to compensate for the balance of the rider on their back. Do not worry about his cow hocks as they only help him. :)

Answer 4

the place is your coach? leaping without coach is detrimental judgement. once you have a vet examine your horses back and legs you would be able to desire to schedule a leaping lesson. If the pony vets fantastic, then it ought to be your postion over fences, which in case you haven't any longer have been given a coach, then you certainly ought to be in each single place. in case you come back back to early he will drag his rear end in the back of him and knock the leap down. in case you're leaping forward you will make his activity extra good over the fences which will bring about his sub par overall performance with dragging his rear legs. it ought to be countless place flaws that without coach to show out and superb you may by no potential comprehend they have been there. additionally evaluate, what are the jumps made out of? If it truly is gentle and hassle-free %, pass to a thick wood pole. the subsequent time he hits it (do no longer placed boots on him), it will clever and in line with risk even sting, yet he will think of extra effective of it next time and clean his legs over the pole. i could quite the pony have a speedy sting, then proceed the risky habit that ought to place you contained in the wellbeing midsection. good success, yet I strongly recommend you seek for suggestion from a coach for this concern. regularly, leaping faults are a results of detrimental driving.

Answer 5

MAn wish i can be in your shoes i love horses to death i would help u if u would live in san texas can i help my email is [e-mail]

Answer 6

Well just keep practising until he get's it right.

Answer 7

April h and I will help you, call me.