Need some advice.....?????

Question

I have a big problem. I have been riding for 2 years, and what I want most of all, is show jumping. The problem is, the place I ride at now, doesnt jump more than 2ft. These another barn, a little farther away (20min) that does focus on jumping. However, i dont very much like the people there, or there attitude with the horse. They are completly different from my barn, and not in a good way. Theres another barn that Im thinking on, and its only 15min away(same as my barn). But this is located in "rich kid country" I dont know the exact price for the lessons, but i'm paying about 35 where i go now, and this stable makes my riding place look second hand(I dont mind second hand, I like it) The stable I'm thinking on has 6 outdoor rings(dressage and show jumping), 5 cross country courses,100 acres of land and 200' X 70' indoor ring. One of the trainers was a member of the Canadian Three-Day Event Team at the World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain.

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Answer 1

DO NOT go somewhere you don't like the people - you will definitely regret that. If you still feel like a beginner compared to the people at the other place, stay at your current place for  a while. Get really comfortable jumping 2', perfect your position and your skills at that level, then make the move whenyou feel more confident. I think you would also probably be fine to move to the nice place now - I'm sure they welcome less experienced riders, and they may be able to offer you a different perspective to help you advance faster. If money is a big issue there, maybe take an occasional lesson there and stay at your old place for the time being. Or see if they need any barn help to offset lesson costs. Good luck! :)

Answer 2

your in the same vote as me my lesson person doesn't teach jumping anymore..but im staying with her because one of her old riders just won a 50,000$ grande pre and she credit my riding instructor for her riding skills, and i just talk to the collage in my hometown and they said when im in 11th grade i can start taking lesson from them for free if i sign up as a school couarse..and my lesson are 30 only but it might depend where you live..and i understand switching stables is hard i switch just a year in half ago..but it was worth it

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Answer 3

It's not the height of the jump at this point, it's the variety of experience on horses.  

I think you should take lessons at all three places.  Well known trainers and fancy barns do not make you a good rider.  Good riding is found through good instructors and practice.

Don't limit yourself to one barn or one instructor.  Go out there and take lessons wherever and whenever you can.  

When you learn to ride lots of different horses, you will have something to offer Jumpers when the time comes.

Answer 4

Hhmm.... well, if i were you... the second choice sounded better.  Although the lessons may be more expensive, it sounds like they could help you get more advanced with your jumping....  Just go with your instinct on which barn to use.

Good luck in your future jumping!!!

Answer 5

First, when you say that the stable where you are now only jumps 2' does that mean that you are not allowed to jump higher, or they just do not jump higher than that in lessons.

Next, I would not go to the barn where you don't like the people, you'll likely regret it.

Last, try to find a trainer that you can either have come to your current barn and give you lessons...or...keep looking for a trainer that you can trailer to for some lessons (even if the lessons are only once or twice a month)...then practice on  your own.

Answer 6

well do what i do i make my own jumps bring them to the barn i ride in and jump them but if youve never jumped before and you need a trainer still make your own jumps bring them and tell the trainer hey this is how high i want to jump and i was wondering if you could teach me at 2 feet and then maybe work uop to my size jump that i made try it and if it doesnt work look into the rich kid see how much it cost and go from there

Answer 7

Stay were you are you will be happier....Who cares if you can't go higher.....when i was learning how to barrel race my dad would'nt let me go really fast (i was young) I knew I could go faster but my dad did'nt want me to get hurt....but now I'm going to the NFR......some things are worth waiting for...who knows maybe one day you'll be the best jumper in the world and can go as high as you want.....What I think is that your with horses and your doing what you love right?

to me that's all that matter's