my daughter wants to make her horse jump shes 13 is it safe?

Question

concered mom here thanks a zillion

Answer 1

It will never be totally safe but with a good trainer she can learn how to jump properly and reduce her chances of getting hurt. I wouldn't let her try it on her own, though.

Answer 2

"safe" is a broad term....
Depending on how long she has been riding, at 13 she should be able to introduce her horse to jumping, considering her horse is well-mannered. To start out jumping you first just go over ground poles, then cavaletties. They are so small that the horse just steps over them, he does not need to jump. By introducing it slowly, the horse and rider don't even notice when the fences (jumps) are being raised. If you go too fast or if she is having trouble, get an instructor to give her a couple of lessons on her own horse.
Anytime your are riding, there is always a chance of an accident, it's just the way it is.
However, considering your daughter's age, there is no reason for her not to start jumping. There are 7 year old competing in jumping classes. The real determinate is your daughter's ability. If she is confidant and can control her horse, then go ahead.
A way to make you not feel soo worried might be to get involved with your daughter. Watch her ride, and learn about it so you know what she is doing and how well she is riding. You won't feel like you have been left out in the dark.

Answer 3

It takes a lot of training and time to get a horse broke to jump safely. If your daughter really wants to jump I'd consider letting her take lessons at a stable on a well seasoned horse with an instructor you both trust. While she's taking lessons and learning how to have control of her body and her horses body, you could send her horse off to get trained so the horse has an idea of what he's doing. When her horse is finished with training have her and her horse take lessons together so they learn how to work in harmony. I'm a grand prix jumper and have been jumping since I was 5. It's a work of art that takes a lot of heart and dedication. With practice, the right trainer, and a well polished horse I don't see any reason why your daughter can't jump.
What I tell parents of youngsters that are learning to jump is make sure they have the proper gear- helmet, boots, and jodphurs. Also I wouldn't let your daughter jump on her horse unsupervised until she's well seasoned herself or until you trust that she'll be safe.
With the right horse and training she'll be fine.

Answer 4

I would suggest getting your daughter enrolled at a local teaching stable where she can learn how to jump properly. A good instructor can make a huge difference. Support her in whatever she does. If you put up resistance she'll only want to do it more. After all, she is a teenager. She may decide after a few proper lessons that it's too much work and quit on her own or she may get really dedicated to it. If the later is the case, be glad, it will keep her out of trouble. I used to ride everyday rain or shine. I never had time to get into trouble. Just make the condition up front that for her to continue her riding lessons, that she has to keep her grades up As and Bs only. Find yourself an advantage to it too.

Answer 5

I was jumping when I was 13. But I was safely taught proper technique by a very good trainer and the horses that I learned on were also ones that I could handle over jumps at that age.
Jumping is great fun and certainly at 13 your daughter is old enough to expand her riding ability to include jumping. Horses are large and potentially dangerous animals though and supervision and instruction is highly recommended!

Answer 6

If I were you, I would be more concerned about her experience than her age.

Will she be learning under a qualified instructor? Is the horse 100% broke? How much riding experience does she have - does she have a good enough seat to begin? There are plenty of 13-year-olds that can outride a 20-30 year old.

That being said, if she has jumped before and has had lessons, I say go ahead. If she's never jumped before in a lesson, make sure you get professional help to teach her - they will teach her the proper and safer way.

Answer 7

As long as the vet says her horse is sound for jumping and your daughter is under the guidance of a trainer or instructor, then yes, let her experience jumping. It can be dangerous, but anything around horses has the potential to become dangerous, they are animals after all with the ability to think for themselves. Just make sure your daughter is practicing safe horsemanship and let her give it a try. Jumping is not for everyone, but the only way to know if it's for you is to try. Good luck!

Answer 8

I can't really give you a solid response on this without knowing your daughter and her abilities. At the age of 13 I was retraining ex race horses to jump, but that was me. It all depends on her skill level. But I feel very confident that with the help of a qualified trainer that she and her horse could begin jumping just fine. Just please be sure she wears a helmet at all times. My mother was the same way, she got more and more scared everytime the fences went higher. But as far as jumping at the age of 13 it is perfectly safe, just make sure she has a qualified trainer, a good horse, and a helmet! Best of luck to her, and you (in coping with this)!

Answer 9

Yeah! There are girls at the barn where are ride that are 7 and they jump. As long as she has done all of the flat work training in an english saddle and her trainer thinks she is ready to start jumping, nothing is wrong. Yes, it is scary! But, have some confidence in her that she will be smart about it and not jump ahead too quickly.

Answer 10

It's safe with training and supervision. My daughter (12 by the way) starting jumping ours in the pasture last year, now we have to redo the lower fenceline because he kept jumping over into the next pasture. Be careful what she wishes for.