Improving your hand release over jumps with Kirstin Kelly.

[@yogawithkassandra]

I'm the rider that stays up straight! I just feel more balanced that way naturally so I end up barely folding. The elbow tip is very helpful!

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Great that it’s helpful ✅staying too upright is better than throwing yourself forward as long as you are softening your rein , the elbows start the fold naturally

[@beepboopers]

Me too! I need to remind myself to lean forward when jumping 😭

[@sliyverinthesky]

you have no idea how much i needed this video . i'm a beginner and started jumping on unbalanced green horse i developed floppy elbows when i jump . now i ride more experienced horse i still struggle where to put my hands when i jump last class i pulled on the horse too much he threw me off after the fence , thank you very much

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Oh heck that’s a tough horse but great as your teacher . So glad you found this video helpful.

[@annabursell8372]

I’ve really been wondering what the correct way to release is. This really helped. Thanks!

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

So glad you found it helpful Anna 😊

[@navytackedbay]

Thanks! I want to get into show jumping after cross country for a while and I barely release and basically just stand up. This helped.

[@MommaHair]

Why has by trainer never told me this? I’m going to try this out!!

[@elizabethcook8217]

Thank you, exactly what I needed!

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the great feedback

[@Whimsy_18]

Thank you so much for this educating video, Finally I have gotten a good jumping release! Keep it up ❤️

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the lovely feedback

[@elliegerber___]

Thank you so much the was so helpful as I am the rider whose horse likes to buck after the jump to I pick my hands up super high to correct it but then end up popping him in the mouth

[@MikaKotikoski]

Thank you. A very informative video ✨👍✨

[@kayceadair8985]

I have very short arms and a long torso, it’s so hard for me to do a good crest release. Any tips?

[@paddingtonbear4256]

Great video thanks for the info 😌

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

My pleasure 😊

[@sallynichols6856]

This is my biggest problem. Thank you

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@langleytalbert]

Any tips for timing your two point? I understand counting strides but my horse is pretty cheeky and enjoys skipping and entire stride and taking the jump early

[@frankiethetankie9732]

Rise up when your horse takes off! Seeing a distance will also help you determine when to go into your 2 point- but if your horse takes out strides it may be difficult to prepare yourself 😂

[@chantelledoman7221]

Hi There this is really a good video, I do not know what the problem might be my horse is very forward going when he sees a jump. i will take him to a jump with a trot keeping rhythm then just all of a sudden 2 meters before the jump he will bolt at jump at go over. How do I slow him? leg aids hand aids nothing works. Not even halts

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Easily fixed, I've had one like this. Set poles around the arena and practice every day trotting and cantering them, everyday do the poles until the horse is super chill. Then put four rails on a circle ( i have a video on this exercise on my channel) and when you can do this, then make small jumps and practise. Do it every ride as then the horse will think jumping is everyday rather than a party.

[@baderalzayani6661]

Is it why I tend to shrug my shoulders when I approach the fence? 🤔

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Could be, It could be tension or overthinking getting a good distance, As you canter to the jump say elbows, elbows in the beat of canter, and then slide as you leave the ground to encourage your mind to be calm while listening to the canter beat and focused on getting the elbows and shoulders to work smoothly.

[@baderalzayani6661]

@Kirstin Kelly Equestrian thank you so much. 🙏

[@clay7183]

im good with release over the jump but when i land i pull on the horses mouth

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Practise lots of two point to improve core strength and then try to press both hands to the crest mid flight and think of kissing the neck to bring your body forward - ensure you look up between the horses ears though

[@joannastorer9271]

Any tips I always go over the jump and my arms/ellnows pop out

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Focus on dropping the elbow down over the jump