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Poles & Beginner Showjumping (8am-1pm)

  • Zia Park 8410 Stoneville Road Gidgegannup, WA, 6083 Australia (map)

This program is suitable for Novice and Intermediate riders who are welcome to bring their own horse or ride one of ours. The showjumping phase of this clinic also includes jumps which are not raised off the ground.

In the poles sessions we will use ground poles to improve the horses' balance, suppleness, coordination, rhythm and reactions to the aids. The exercises are fun for horse and rider and great for improving rider coordination and focus too!

We will discuss the use and importance of the '2-point position' or also known as the 'jumping position'. Showjumping is not only lots of fun, but it helps riders concentrate on their spacial awareness, judgement of distance, steering, as well as proprioception for the horses. The 2-point seat is also often used in flat lessons to improve the stability of the rider's lower leg and helping them feel weight in their heels.