BY SARAH E. COLEMAN / PHOTOS BY LESLIE POTTER
Jumping is fun, whether you pop over a few fences at home or compete your pony at shows. But how can you make sure jumping is as much fun for your horse as it is for you?
Jumping shouldn’t be hard for your horse—if you’ve ever seen him run and play in the field, you’ve most likely seen him jump for joy! If you watch closely, you’ll see that he doesn’t hold his head high in the air and hollow his back when he jumps; he lowers his neck and lifts his back.