3ft...????

Question

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dHFJg4MH3Ko

Do you think she will be able to jump 3ft with me riding her?

(She is 20 years old)

Answer 1

ok i watched that video... put a sadle on her when u attempt the 3ft jump... kok i think she is capable of it! wehn i was 12 years old i had a 13 hh welsh mountain pony and about 30 years old and he could jumo 3ft easy... he was very forward tho... ll i have now got a 16hh qh :)

anyway yeah u should be fine... and by the way nice horse :) what breed is she?

Answer 2

i would tire it but dont do it a lot

Answer 3

its not about height, you need to sort out your jumping position; you fold way too early and have no balance afterwards, obviously its harder beareback but it looks like it might still be an issue with a saddle. Do you have lessons with an instructor? If not, you should, its the safe and most efficient way of progressing and an instructor will correct your mistakes.The pony is probably capable of jumping 3ft but she is quite old so you should be carefull not to hurt her however age isn'yt really an issue, its fitness and just general ability of the pony/horse and rider. If you look at badminton most of the competitors ride more successfully on older horses

Answer 4

No do not try to jump that pony 3ft. You are too big for her, and to be honest (not trying to be mean) but you have trouble staying on at 2'. Not to mention she is 20 years old.

Answer 5

It is possible, she may manage 3ft, but please use a saddle and bridle.

Try at 2ft 9" first, if this causes her stress, then, at her age, be happy with the smaller fences.

Answer 6

I doubt it. You look pretty big on her and she looks tiny compared to the 2 foot jump.

Answer 7

Sure thing.  I have a 24 yr old mare we still ride, drive jump and do some dressage with.  The old ladies are grand.  As long as she stays sound and comfortable GO FOR IT.

Answer 8

not really i mean, she just doesn't look like she is having a very good time there, and if she's 20, it would be easy 4 her 2 pull a muscle or something, and if she ever broke a bone, she might have 2 be put down. plus u look a little big. sry i just wouldn't if i were u. i also wouldn't jump bareback anymore, it hurts their back. and sry again if i sound s****. i am not trying 2 b at all.

Answer 9

WOW, SHE'S LOOKIN G GREAT FOR 20.

YEA AS LADY BIRD SAID PUT A BRIDLE AND SADDLE ON HER.

WORK HER UP JUMPS LIKE GO ROUND 2FT, THEN 2.5FT THEN SO ON UP TO 3FT.