Teaching a thoroughbred to jump

[@samb2019]

you should make a whole retraining an ottb series! I have a new one off the track and it would be super helpful

[@taylorhigh4004]

That’s such a good idea

[@Historicalzino]

Guys like this comment so she gets seen

[@thegoblinsteed3558]

Yessss!!!!!! 😍

[@lianna_burgener]

Oh my goodness, YES!!! That is such an amazing idea!

[@sarahjwelk2614]

DITTO!

[@rfitzeventing7524]

I'm so excited to see how Mr. Ricky turns out. So much potential 😉🤗

[@gabriellefarrell9497]

For someone who's never trained a horse, let alone had proper riding lessons, I love your videos when you explain the process and what your expectations are of the horse. Working with the animal, not against him. Absolutely love your videos! Thank you so much

[@katschen19]

Thank you so much for the regular content! So educational and entertaining. Plus horsey content is always my favorite. 😍☺️

[@emb8144]

Ricky is gorgeous, such a trier. Messes up one jump a little, and adapts to become more careful over the next few. Progressing amazingly, looking forward to see where he goes!

[@equine2020]

Easy, mine learned easily. But had to learn about going up/down hills, bodies of water, etc. Go slow. Build his confidence. 1st time on the hunt field he was a perfect gentleman. Proud of him.

[@susansullivan8566]

Lovely young horse. He is very athletic and so willing. Will be fun to watch him come along.

[@suerue7353]

You are such a pro....kind and quiet hands....what a pleasure to watch you work!

[@DS-ky9dl]

Ricky seems to be a nice little guy with a naturally balanced way of going. He will make someone a great horse.

[@randomvielleuse527]

I just love how gentle you are with your hands and how eager you are to give your horses credit for trying!

[@sg-truthseeker]

Ricky is such a brave boy and appears to enjoy the challenge. Looking forward to seeing all your new horses and hoping for a Eton update. Love seeing the snippets of him on instagram, he's come so far! That sweet boy has my ❤️ he's such a special horse. Thanks for sharing🏇🌠

[@margrietoregan828]

W O W !!! Backing away & returning at the trot after a refusal ...... !!! Totally the very best policy .... Not to omit grabbing mane to help maintain your balance rather than pulling on the reins ..... phew. I wonder how many peeps would consider it unseemly Awesome 👏 Glad I popped in to watch 😀

[@lianna_burgener]

Only 43 seconds in and I can already tell that he's going to be an amazing jumper!!!

[@angiedyer9619]

I appreciate how simple you make it for him!💙

[@kaylaclaassen7751]

You are my inspiration and I love your videos ♥🍀😊

[@blaze.does.randomness.2133]

Thanks for this! I was just looking for some videos to see if I was training my 6y/o OTTB over jumps right, glad to say I'm on the right track with her. :D

[@dba750]

What a good boy! He's doing so well, hes got a good head on his shoulders

[@jenniferhodell5829]

I am going to watch the lesson!!! She is amazing!!!

[@seamusmcshiz557]

We just bought an ottb and I am trying to train him to jump so this video is really helpful. Thank you!🙂

[@mariannedesmacareux258]

I love these regular updates! I'm learning a lor

[@kareninkster5829]

Love the quiet hands and legs...just letting him sort himself ❤️

[@graceconnolly5765]

hey Elisa! I have a question. So the new horse that I have been leasing for the past few weeks, Romeo is his name, has only been jumping for a few months now and he can be quite good at it but he has a problem. He will plant his hind legs too late to the point where they are either under the jump or barely outside of the jump, and he has a really nice takeoff but then he catches the jump with his hind legs because of how close they were and all the poles go flying. What can I do to help him find his feet better? I have tried poles but he just runs through my hand. my trainer tried explaining that I have to like hold him up and give big half halt and kick to basically stop him and tell him to jump. It works sometimes but other times it does not. hes a quarter horse if that helps however we dont know his age because he was a rescue, were thinking early teens

[@Kristina__K]

'A big half halt and kick'? Hm, I'm sure there are better options than this to address the situation you describe. If he runs through your hand, I would take it back to basics and work on your dressage first so you have a better foundation for jumping. It might also help you with a more rhythmic and consistent canter which can help you see and ride better strides, which turn should help your horse find a better jump off point. Keep in mind though that none of us commenters have seen your horse and your riding in person, so the best option would be to find a trainer local to you. Don't be afraid of switching trainers if the current trainer does not help with the situation and keep in mind that you can have more than one trainer at any one time and seeing different perspectives is actually really good to develop your riding skills. Most importantly, remember that horses don't do things on purpose to spite you, so the underlying reason will be something like a lack of balance, athleticism or understanding of what you are asking him to do. Hope this helps a bit. :)

[@elizabethcook8217]

Awesome, thank you 😊!!

[@carolinewright8057]

WOW! So much potential! He is absolutely gorgeous!

[@2EZ_mads]

100th like LOL, I love your content and horses, I wrote an essay on u for school

[@mitzibud6908]

Love, love, love!!

[@the_greensisters]

Love this video I’m currently retraining my ottb really helpful!

[@lianna_burgener]

I was watching your position as you were riding him and I have a question for you. You obviously know much more about eventing than I do, as I've never jumped or really done any specific riding discipline with horses (aside from equestrian vaulting which is very different). I have seen with a lot of riders, when it comes to eventing, that they tend to sit exactly perpendicular to the ground. I noticed that you were leaning forward a little bit. I am just wondering if there is a specific position for cantering a horse. I've mostly ridden with a western saddle and I know that posture is much more strict in English disciplines. You or anyone else can answer my question. I love how well you explained everything with the voice-over! I did notice you did sit very perpendicular before the jump at 8:34-ish.

[@WallaceEventing]

He is weaker in his back right so I try to stay light in my seat to not drive against him. There are times when he needs confidence and I need to stay behind him. As he gets stronger I can sit more.

[@lianna_burgener]

@@WallaceEventing thanks!! That's very helpful to know 💕

[@lifeislikeapicnic8127]

My new ottb has an issue with jumping..he loves it and is enthusiastic but he doesnt tuck his legs. Therefore he doubles the jump, i go flying with him most of the time. It can be quite dramatic. The jump will be a 25 cm verticle that he can walk over but he jumps around 1m over it instead. He has done pole work and is the same with that

[@alexsantoro597]

What a beautiful tb 🥺

[@experiment626eventing]

He's gonna be so good! Can't wait!!!

[@tgreequest326]

i can not wait to wach this vid

[@samflierman5537]

That’s it, I want an OTTB

[@angiedyer9619]

💙🙏 Thank you! Very informational and educational. He is such a cutie with a good work ethic! Very excited to see his progress🤩💙

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Nice.👍

[@nancyk3615]

Nice job!

[@ainecumming28]

if only i could have a lesson with you i'm really interested in your training methods and everything your doing. and incredibly interesting and educational watch! do you think you would potentially do a simillar thing for flatwork and your training techniques

[@bre1513]

Hi! I plant on getting an ottb when I'm a more advanced rider. I want to train one like how you have here, but I'm just kinda curious on how you've worked him up to the point of jumping him. What did you do before you started jumping him. Like if you did any dressage, ground work with him or anything like that?

[@amelierobinson2006]

hey! i recently just bought an ottb and we are going to start training her in mid feb, she has a super smooth lead change in the field so I was wondering if you could give me some tips on how to start asking for lead changes! obviously we won’t be focusing in that for at least 2 months after we start our flat work but I’m not sure where to start with that!

[@emmajohansson6008]

I am sure he will be an amazing jumper

[@emma-eventing]

awww he looks super sweet and sensible

[@waterlilystables]

The horse i ride have problems with picking up his front feet at the jump so he often trips over the tiny jumps I put up. Anyone who has got any good exercises for picking up front feet?

[@KuddlyKisses]

This was really interesting! Thank you for the explanation ^_^

[@KayKBandZZ]

Omg I literally introduced my ottb to poles/jumps & he keeps refusing !!! Did Ricky refuse at all??

[@thegoblinsteed3558]

I LOVE this channel. ♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@leeangus1839]

Elisa I love Ricky. He is beautiful horse. Are you going to keep him? For your next event horse some day. And good luck with him too. Can't wait to see him in a event . some day soon All my love to you Elisa

[@joselynensign9014]

Absolutely love your videos. Can someone explain what is meant by half halt.

[@horsecrazycrafter]

A half halt is essentially like it’s name, a partial halt. Just a momentary tightening of the reins to slow the stride without fully stopping.

[@larkynhendren9854]

half halts are usually used to balance the horse by tightening the core and pulling back the shoulder blades. the reins are not really used but your horse should definitely respond if they have been properly trained. balancing usually compacts their energy into a shorter stride.

[@joselynensign9014]

@@larkynhendren9854 good information I am sure but I am such a novice, that I am just beginning to learn that there is such a thing as being balanced. I am learning by baby steps.

[@caitlincoey59]

My friend sent this too me and im doing this with my 2y.o

[@coragreer4426]

Will this method work for mustangs? Mine loves to jump but doesn’t have a jumping foundation

[@larkynhendren9854]

i believe it will but i’m not completely sure

[@Kristina__K]

Why should it not work? Ricky is an OTTB so he also didn't have a jumping foundation. Just make sure you take it as slow and simple as your horse needs - every horse learns at different speeds and there's not 'one size fits all'. Just remember to take it back to basics if something doesn't work and stay patient, calm and positive. Do involve a trainer if you are unsure. :)

[@sun1one1]

Another dark one! How do you manage that...

[@aliciamorrissey8984]

He will figure it out he is smart 🤓

[@Horsesareforlife]

Is he yours?

[@gg3596]

WOW....move over Johnny!

[@olive_eq08]

1.1k like B)

[@sea-fieldpony.4556]

This must have been hard, tbs are not good at jumping lol.

[@juliajennings3249]

That’s not true at all. There are may thoroughbreds doing advanced level (if you even know what that is as you don’t seem very educated) so do some more research before you say anything. You can even watch more of Elisa Wallace’s more videos and watch

[@sea-fieldpony.4556]

@@juliajennings3249 ik, but tbs are bred for racing which means that they generally have a more forward movement which means most of them don’t really snatch their knees up like a warm blood or a welshy. I meant tbs are generally not good jumpers, not saying they all are.

[@waterlilystables]

The horse i ride have problems with picking up his front feet at the jump so he often trips over the tiny jumps I put up. Anyone who has got any good exercises for picking up front feet?