Team CKRC Jumping
Welcome to our show jumping page. We take great pride in providing a warm and friendly atmosphere for riders and supporters alike. Whether you're participating in our competitions, clinics, we ensure a supportive environment for all levels. Join us for both affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping events, where everyone is welcome!
Showing Jumping Tips
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Practice flatwork: Flatwork can help strengthen, supple, and make your horse easier to ride.
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Communicate with your horse: Use body language to communicate with your horse. Horses communicate using body language, vocalizations, and physical cues.
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Develop a good jumping position: A good jumping position is important and can be guided by a riding instructor. Practice keeping a secure lower leg and a light seat.
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Lose your reins: Jumping without reins can help you develop an independent seat and stay over the horse's center of gravity.
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Be patient: Patience is important for creating a bond with your horse and for success.
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Protect your hands: Use gloves to protect your hands from the horse's reins.
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Start with low fences: Start with low fences and add height and more fences as you develop.
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Practice at home: Practice at home and stick with what you know at shows.
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Get your horse used to the placing pole: This will help your horse use their feet in pairs for an even take-off.
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Start with ground poles: Before jumping over obstacles, train your horse to walk, trot, and canter over poles on the ground.
