Jumping My Horse Willow For THE FIRST TIME In Over 6 Years | I CANT JUMP

[@KarenBadrick1]

After at least 6 years of not jumping its easy to see that willow enjoyed himself, Jumping is something ive never had any confidence in doing, i always worry im going to fall off

[@Siobhan_Shivaun]

Dunno who was enjoying that session more, you "wheeee" or Willow bucking!! 😂😂😂 Deffo put a spring in Willow's step! Maybe a few jumping lessons, and see where you go from there!

[@sandrawheeler1521]

Willow really enjoyed his jumping karen. You did great. Yes a few jumping lessons will give you a lot of confidence..its not all about competitions with horses. Its just about having fun and enjoying yourselves...❤❤❤Willow is stunning Karen. Such a good boy❤

[@gb.equine]

Willow loves jumping! And you can jump. You need to believe in yourself❤

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you so much 😊

[@devils.advocate2354]

10:14 wheeeeee… jumping is fun 😁 great mental and physical stimulation for him. 11:46 😂😂 saying this as she’s jumping… yes yes you can ma’am. He did very well.. nice and straight before and after jump.. and he did great job with him rhythm into jumps. You should be quite pleased with him and you… see didn’t really need that oh shit strap to hang onto🤣👍l 21:51 🧡

[@michellestrickland7613]

It seemed like he had a great time.

[@KarenBadrick1]

He certainly felt like he really did enjoy it 🥰

[@patriciahewes704]

Well done Karen ❤

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@janvanderbrugghen640]

Willow is having the time of his life 🥰

[@KarenBadrick1]

He really was enjoying himself 🥰

[@april5666]

My arm chair expertise, from following many YT eventers and their lessons is 1) get a strong, consistent canter 2) easier for the horse if you jump over in 2-point -- easier on their back and maybe that makes you rock more with their movement? 3) practice straightness 4) trot polls are just as good for developing the horses' core muscles :) Willow really looks like he likes jumping and you are much stronger and better at it than you think, imho. Thanks for being brave and taking us along :)

[@margaretgonstead6956]

Looked like great fun.

[@KarenBadrick1]

It certainly was 🤩

[@cindbin64]

Glad I asked if he could be bored of showing lol. He certainly lit up jumping 😳 he absolutely loved it, great to see you both having fun 😊

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you so much, it was great fun 🤩

[@SL-kk1lk]

Willow loves jumping how excited he gets ears forward happy horse ❤

[@KarenBadrick1]

He really did enjoy it 💙

[@karenb.9281]

Willow seems to like it ,trying going in two point just as you are going over the jump , supposedly you sit deep in the canter and as he goes over the jump let that impulsion put you into two point over the jump ,which keeps you off gis back use a neck strap and press your hands into the side of his neck for more balance until you learn how to balance on a jump , you really aren't as bad as you think you are 😊😊❤❤

[@bethany6148]

I think he absolutely loved that! And you didn’t do a bad job at all Karen considering you don’t jump, you did super! I think he’d make a cracking workers xx

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you so much 😊

[@peterchick6762]

Willow has a very good jump ,looked like he was really enjoying that lesson Dont think your jumping is that bad you did really well as you have not jump in over 6 years you did great, as long as you have fun that is the main thing.

[@clare999]

That was fun!😂❤

[@KarenBadrick1]

Yes it was fun in the end 😂 Jumping scares the life out of me 🤣

[@spotteddreams7935]

OMG!! Karen I am in AWE of you!!!! I’m freaking terrified of jumping! (Although have secret dreams of doing a xc course! 😂) You did amazingly well, and you blooming well can jump!! Those last few, when they had gone up a bit you both looked so smooth and fluid over them. Willow clearly loved it and has a cracking jump on him. How about a spot of working hunter with him in the future?

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you so much 😊 Jumping scares me half to death 😭 I always worry about falling off I’m sure you will definitely get round a cross country course 😊 Yes I think we will have to try some working hunter next year to change things up for him and keep him ticking over during the summer when his ridden shows die down xx

[@highhopes151]

Willow is definitely the type of horse I liked jumping. He definitely did enjoy his jumps he did. You was quite good at jumping those jumps the one little tip I would suggest is that you give a bit more with your hands. When I had jumping lessons I was always taught to reach towards the horses ears to make sure that I never accidentally caught the mouth of the horse but that may have changed now. Keep riding forwards after you have just jumped to try and provent the horse from stopping reaching his head down also riding forward after the jump will teach the horse to not learn to stop as soon as he jumped and keep moving forward and not suddenly slow down or stop after the jump to make sure that the horse doesn't just lose energy after a fence.

[@zoidypepper]

I was just watching ur jumping vido u did so well for all them years of not jumping dont put yourslf downif u do it more often even if its just for fun ull get bettercan better an hopefully ull feel more and more confident

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you 🤩 I do enjoy jumping but I always feel like I’m going to fall off, as you say of if I do more of it then I will get the hang of it and feel more confident x

[@kudapooda9993]

Wow what great fersilertis thay have there , willow looked like he was having such amassing fun . He would make a great working hunter pony . Karen if you sit deep in the saddle ,AND give with your hands and go with the flow . I don't think ent of the jumps where hire than 60cm . Take care and all the best .good luck for this week end ,for your horse live show . 😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@MR-ly4xt]

You were both amazing! You look great and Willow looked like he had such a good time. Will you be doing more jumping? 🐎❤️

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you 🤩 We both had such fun, I will do a little bit of jumping with him just for fun, nothing serious because of his old suspensory injury, but the plan is to do more jumping with gambler 🥰

[@theresajordan1694]

You both did brilliant. Well done xx❤

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you xx

[@davemelrose5848]

Wow you both had a lot of fun and you jumped well and sat the little bronks lol and you could do clear round.

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you There is some shows around us that hold clear round events over winter so that is definitely something to think about trying 🤩

[@sarahjones-jf4pr]

Willow really enjoys his jumping fire in his belly , mission accomplished ! he is bold Tally..HO, hold on tight!!Best Wishes☺x

[@KarenBadrick1]

He certainly enjoyed it 😂 I just need to find out how to go with him better then I might enjoy it more 🤣

[@sarahjones-jf4pr]

@@KarenBadrick1 Really hope so!x

[@catherineobrien1160]

you check with the horse chiropractor if everything is OK with willows tail the way it hangs to the side a bit

[@KarenBadrick1]

Yes he has been checked over regularly and they can’t find anything wrong Just put it down to how it laid when he was in the womb

[@Wendy-bd9zu]

Haha karen they will never stop asking, must be so annoying 😅

[@Siobhan_Shivaun]

​@@KarenBadrick1 I was going to say that I can tell you don't have 10 sooty palominos that are all slightly different colours, because of Willow's tail jink! 😂

[@hannahm1256]

Working hunter pony? 🤣 xx

[@KarenBadrick1]

This may be something we try next year to change things up for him 😂 I know there is definitely one venue near us that does there working hunter on a surface xx

[@jesscoffey6963]

you will have a HOYS worker there if thats something interests you? xx

[@KarenBadrick1]

😂😂 he might make a HOYS worker but I’m absolutely petrified of jumping 😂 xx

[@jesscoffey6963]

@ I was! but it was either show in the flat classes with a fab pony 100% true to type and nearly perfect conformation BUT others were 'flashier' than her (she was also buckskin). we went to a show and i entered the novice workers, the judge LOVED her and even tho we got eliminated he pulled us back in the ring and told us that she would win hoys one day.. i was also terrified but after lots of lesions we got to hoys!! xx

[@DeborahKoehorst]

Hi Karen, it's Deb here, rubber wall mats, leg yielding etc. Anyway I always watch you but rarely comment but you need helpful advice with Willow and his way of going in the show ring. Watch your new jumping video and see how much better he is going in the snaffle, he is not behind the bit nor overbent, he was also much better when he went showing in the snaffle bridle with you and Lewis, I wanted to speak with you then. The bit with your double bridle is too much for him, do you have to ride him in the double, is it required? I know nothing about showing, which is why I ask. If it's necessary to ride in double then please consider an easier bit such as shorter shanks (curb) and plastic bit piece. You can buy bits now where you can change the mouth pieces, sorry I can't remember what they're called, but this is kindly suggestion, watch your jump video and you will see what I mean. He also did a lovely bit of extended trot in that video too. Anyway I wish you and yours all the best, take care Deb

[@KarenBadrick1]

Hi Deb Thank you for your message I think I have found a new riding instructor and hope to start with her after Christmas Technically you can ride at affiliated shows in a snaffle but judges usually look at you as being a novice, I’m pretty sure I do have his first Pelham we ever used somewhere at the yard, it has the same mouth piece as this snaffle, so will try him in that again and see how he goes xx

[@DeborahKoehorst]

Oh that's good , I hope the new instructor works out well for you and hopefully you can find your original bit and look forward to hearing how he goes in it, but I do have a flexible plastic bit with curbs if you would like to try it, but obviously you would need to let me know the size of Willow's mouth, I don't use it at all because I lost my dear Softabear 8 years ago, it's a one off as I had it made for him, you can have it if it's the right size, I can send it in the post, I live in bloody Cornwall! It's up to you, I would be very happy for dear Willow to have it. Take care Deb

[@DeborahKoehorst]

Oh that's good , I hope the new instructor works out well for you and hopefully you can find your original bit and look forward to hearing how he goes in it, but I do have a flexible plastic bit with curbs if you would like to try it, but obviously you would need to let me know the size of Willow's mouth, I don't use it at all because I lost my dear Softabear 8 years ago, it's a one off as I had it made for him, you can have it if it's the right size, I can send it in the post, I live in bloody Cornwall! It's up to you, I would be very happy for dear Willow to have it. Take care Deb

[@wendydavies1301]

You both looked great out there and having loads of fun😂. Willow really loves to jump and would be lovely to see more of you jumping him. He is so happy You can jump and maybe if you took a few jumping lessons you will feel more confident. could do some working hunter shows with him. He is a star.

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you we had great fun 😂 Yes I definitely think I would benefit from some lessons to help me feel more confident going over the fences Working hunter might be on the cards for next year to change things up a bit for him 😊 x