How to Improve Your Horse’s Front End and Jumping Technique

I do the high junior jumpers and sometimes my horse will drop his front end at verticals. Is there anything I can do to improve his front end and jumping technique?

I love bounces for improving the front end. You can start with a simple bounce, two low verticals about 12′ apart.  Once comfortable set 3 and 4 low verticals same distance apart. If he is responds well I have a really great gymnastic on EquestrianCoach.com called “The Winkler.” It’s a bit more advanced but you will see on the topic how you can set it to trot in and make it easier for a less experienced horse.

My advice is to work on these bounces two to three times a week at low heights. Then blend them in to your normal schools as a reminder for his front end. It will take several months to improve it significantly but it’s worth it.