Its too fast! I thought I was about to fall off!! I really like horses and want to get over my fear it seems too and and bumpy. Any help?
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Its called 2 point, not 3 point. When your going over the trot poles in 2 point you need to hold your reins a little shorter so that you have proper contact with the bit and in turn you are able to control your horses speed and direction a lot easier. Also I would practice leg yields on the rail so that you can guide your horse easier ove the poles using your legs. Also instead of trotting over the poles, I would practice it at the walk first, then slowly work up to a trot. I would suggest taking lessons in order to get better balance in in the saddle. Good Luck!!
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The position is actually referred to as a 2 point. Practice at a walk first. Also try sitting over them a couple of times first. You can also hold on to the mane with one hand in the beginning. Have someone lead or lunge your horse for you a few times. All of these are little tricks I use when I am developing beginner riders.
Maybe you should try walking over poles first, but DONT walk over trotting poles, as this is dangerous for the horse. First get used to the movement of a horse walking over poles. Practice trotting around the arena in your two-point position to strengthen your legs. When you feel confident and in control of your horse/pony trotting in a two-point position, trot over one or two poles. Add more poles as your confidence grows.
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ummm??!!??...you mean 2 point right??.
it is called a 2-point.
if it feels too bumpy you are doing something wrong-- sorry! Try encouraging the horse to go over them more smoothly, make sure that you have your 2 point strong and stable, hands in line with the bit etc...
you could e-mail me for tips, but i need to go ride!! I am a qualified instructor and i can help you if you want---- it will feel so smooth when you do everything properly... like you did not even go over anything.
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my tips are what i use on my lesson kids (i teach beginning kids to top "A" jumpers)!!
Then very simply, you aren't ready to begin this kind of an exercise. Are you in training to start jumping? If you are and are afraid of trotting over poles and cantering, you are not ready to do this yet.
Be honest with your instructor and let her know that you are afraid because a fearful rider is not a safe rider. You need to start working on the basics again and it's only when you are able to ride all of the gaits on the flat comfortable and confidently should you try jump training. If you are afraid to ride at a canter, there is no way that you will be able to jump. Work on riding two point on the flat until it is comfortable for you and then you can try it over the poles.
Good luck!
There actually is a position called three point... Its basically a half seat only a bit deeper. The three point has the rider in a balanced seat position through all movements, whether it be jumping or riding on the flat. This is the style used by most european riders participating in eventing and jumping-- but my instructor taught us it anyways. It's always good to know.
"Two-point position" is used during the hand-gallop and for riding hunter, equitation, and jumper courses, beginning in the initial circle and ending as the horse performs a downward transition at the end of the round. "Three-point position" is used at the walk, sitting trot, and canter, and on course only in extreme situations--such as when the rider needs the seat as a driving aid when a horse tries to refuse an obstacle, when there is such an acute turn during a jumper course that the rider must fully sit in order to execute it, or when the distances between a line of fences are set on such short strides that the rider needs his seat to reinforce his hands and back in collecting the animal. "Modified three-point position" is used occasionally during an equitation or jumper course, when the rider needs to drop his center of gravity and brace himself a little more at the thighs in order to execute a sharp turn or ride a distance set on short strides.
Anyways, try going over them in two point-- it will be a lot easier for you. You can try sitting over them too. Just anchor your heels down and DO NOT rely on your arms to hold you up. Once you get into riding a bit more I'm sure that this fear will go away. It just takes time :]
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