LOOSE SCHOOLING OVER POLES AND SMALL JUMPS:

An excellent way to teach the horse to jump. The horse can either wear a head collar or bridle and a roller or a saddle and bridle. However do not tie the rein on the saddle or use side reins as it will restrict the horse. The horse should wear boots on all 4 legs and if shod, overreach boots is advisable. The pole must be at least 3m long, if the horse goes over rhythmically and calmly place another pole 2,7m away. Work in both directions until the...

When you school any horse there are a few basic rules.  First you have to assess how much the animal knows, then you have to plan a program that is systematic and progressive.  You must at all times be patient and when the horse has accomplished what you are trying to teach it, encourage it with praise, either by voice or patting it.  It's best to have a good short training session rather than a long drawn out one.  All youngsters (including humans) lose concentration very quickly.  It is poi...