Hunter Jumper Riding Straight
Riding straight is important. Watch as these two horses try to eveade a straight line by drifting to the left and learn how to fix it! Continue reading →
View ArticleHunter Jumper – The Prepatory Circle
When riding in the hunter jumper ring you are allowed to make one prepatory circle. There are some instances, however, when the circle is unneccessary and may even drop your placings down. The purpose...
View ArticleHunter Jumpers – Tack and Equipment
Having the correct tack in the hunter ring is important. If you show up in the wrong type of bridle or bit it could be detrimental or even cause you to be eliminated from your class. It is important to...
View ArticleWhat the Judge is Looking For – Refusals
When showing in the hunter jumper ring, the hunter judge will score you a major error if your horse refuses. There are many different types of errors that are considered disobediences and marked as...
View ArticleHorse Grooming for the Hunter Jumper Ring
If you ride hunter jumpers and want to get noticed in the horse show ring, then pay attention to the horse grooming tips offered here. Learn how having a good turn out will get the judges attention and...
View ArticleHunter Jumper – Take some tips from the Professionals!
While at a local hunter jumper show, you could pick out the people who did the horse show circuit for a living because they had a schedule and program worked out. By narrowing it down to three things,...
View ArticleHorse Training – Common Jumping Distances
It is the course designers job to set up the courses that are suitable for the competition. Learn the common distances used to get the correct number of strides between jumps. Continue reading →
View ArticleShow Preparation – Bathe That Horse
It is spring and with it comes horses that are shedding. The show season is ramping up and getting your
View ArticleGet the Judge’s Attention – Show Your Horse
HOw do I get the judges attention? This is another popular question! Get the judges attention by showing your horse
View ArticleHow Should I Ride in a Hunter Under Saddle?
This is one of the most popular questions that I get asked. As a Hunter Judge, in the Hunter Under
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