What to wear/have for first Jumping lesson?

Question

I have ridden horses (Wester style) for 4 years and have ridden English before and took lessons just for fun but this summer I am going to learn how to jump. What do i need to wear/have for my lessons? I know like paddock boots or something and need a crop. but what else? and breeches or jodpurs? whats the difference anyways? Also any other tips on jumping would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

Answer 1

wear breeches and half chaps with your paddock boots and make sure you have a helmet

have your heels down, always helps!

Answer 2

for your first jumping lesson you definitely need:

1)boots

try theses:

http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...

these will prevent your foot from getting caught in your stirrups when & if you were 2 fall

2)Half Chaps

try these:

http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...

*i own these... they fit really well on any1 & are very comfy... i have had them for 2 yrs & they havnt given up on me yet.*

these will prevent your pants from rubbing against your leg & causing discomfort.

3) Jeans/ Breeches

try these:

http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...

you dont exactly need breeches for lessons unless your barn dosnt want you to ride in jeans... if you want you CAN ride in jeans if your barn allows them (most barns do). breeches ARE needed in shows & jeans are NOT allowed in shows.

4) Helmet

try these:

http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...

i think you already hav 1 & already know what this is used 4 but just incase its required at lesson barns... i recommend the troxels... especially w/ the dial fit b/c if makes sure your helmet fits a best as possible... this is a good training helmet(& has a cute design on it). when you get more advanced i recommend the IRH helmets ( i have 1 now) & after that i recommend GPA or LAS (im buying an LAS)

tips: keep ur heels down, keep ur thumbs towards the sky, keep your hands in front of them & dont rest them on your horse's neck, keep ur hands in front of you, stay out of the saddle over the jump & dont sit until 3 strides after you jump or else ur horse isnt gonna like it, keep ur leg on ur horse so it dosnt stop in front of the jump & look ahead of the jump cuz if you look down ur horse will stop, look up, & keep ur shoulders back (dont slouch)... ya i know... alot of stuff... & thats not all... im sure ur trainer will tell u ALOT more!!

good luck!!!! & remember practice makes perfect!

Answer 3

Well you need breaches probably kaki so you don't get to hot because jumping makes you sweat alot! Well for advice don't look down at all, look up at your fence then look up at trees or something up high. Make sure your two-point is strong and not to tight. And BREATHE don't hold it all in. Finally have fun don't get uptight just relax you'll do much better.

Answer 4

I am a big believer in turning yourself out the best that you can because you can't always control how well your ride goes, but you can control how nice you look doing it!

Anyways, it is your first lesson you don't need to rush out and buy all the expensive equipment hat everyone is pointing out unless you just want to. If you do choose to do not buy the cheapest thing just because it is the cheapest, don't get me wrong I am not saying go buy the most expensive, but get the nicest thing you can afford and take great care of it because horse stuff IS expensive and having to replace it a lot is a waste, just keep in mind you get what you pay for.

However if I were you I wouldn't buy a thing. Wear some clean, nice looking (no holes, not too tight, not too low) blue jeans. Paddock boots or whatever boots you might have, clean and polish them though, it is tacky and rude to show up to a lesson in dirty boots. A polo shirt is what is most appropiate to wear, but if you do not have one wear simply a tight fitting t-shirt. Loose fitting ones make it hard for the trainer to see your body and can also interfer with your riding. If you have riding gloves wear them, if not no big deal. Don't worry about a crop or spurs as you don't know the horse and if it needs either or both, the trainer will let you know when you get there and likely let you borrow some. Also, bring a riding helmet. It doesn't have to be up to the SEI or whatever code unless you are showing.

If you like jumping and continue with it you eventually will need half chaps, gloves, the following only if you wish to show tall boots, breeches, and a qualified helmet. Unless you are young and still a pony kid in which case you get jodpurs.

Breeches go half way down your calf and stod as you are suppose to wear tall boots with them. Jodpurs go all the way down and latch over your paddock boot, with them you wear jodpur straps.

When you jump just make sure you breathe (riding isn't an underwater sport) and count the horses rythm. Heels down to keep you in the tack, eyes up,  grab mane and just have fun!

Answer 5

What you need for English riding:

~Helmet (duh)

~Gloves (optional) http://www.countrysupplies.com/pix/1/pro...

~Any shirt

~Jodphurs (jods), breeches, or jeans.*

~Riding boots  http://www.horsetackinternational.com/im...

~Half Chaps (optional) http://www.thewellyshop.com/images/Muck-...

*Jodphurs are riding pants. http://www.old-dairy-online-saddlery-sho... They have little straps on the bottom to keep it attached to your boot. Breeches are also riding pants, but without the strap. You can also wear jeans, but they were not designed for riding and are less comfortable.

You may also use a body protector http://www.tackdirect.co.uk/images/produ... , which protects you if you fall off. However, these are intended for "dangerous" jumping heights, or 3' - 3 1/2' +. My only tip is don't look down...where you look is where you go!

Answer 6

Just the same stuff you wear for a normal english lesson. I know that's not really helpful but it's seriously as simple as that. Paddock boots (or just gumboots), jodphurs/breeches (there's a difference?) or just tights or jeans and helmet. You don't really need a crop, it depends on the horse you ride, if you're using it properly and if you need it. Most instructors will give you a crop if you need it (or take it away if you're using it wrongly, which I'm not at all implying that you would, I just personally know a few girls that don't use it right and get it taken off them), if you know that you need one then yep, sure, take one (I use to use mine all the time, I really needed it with the horse I rode, now my new horse doesn't need one at all).

As for helpful info on jumping, just listen to the instructor. I know a girl that's been in my school lesson for a year and she was taught how to jump but never actually listened so she can't jump, she gets frustrated because she can't jump but she NEVER LISTENS!!! It's the most annoying thing for an instructor (trust me I know). I'm not implying that you won't listen but I'm just telling you at this stage all you need to do is listen to the instructor, they'll tell you everything you need to know and what you need to improve on as you go. If you want to now other things once you've learnt the basics and kinda get it then come back to us.

Answer 7

I have been jumping and doing dressage for a bit now, and keep in mind that during your first jumping lesson, you probably won't go over any jumps, you'll probably just trot over some poles and go through some frames.

You don't need anything special, wear what you would wear to any English riding session.

Good Luck!

Answer 8

Untill you get the dress code for the barn:

Plain Colored Polo

Tan Breeches/Jodphurs

- Breeches with tall boots

- Jodphurs with paddock boots

Paddock Boots/Tall Boots (paddock boots should suffice for most places)

- under 12 paddock boots

- over 12 tall boots (for show)

I would never bring a crop/spurs to ride someone elses horse

ATMS/SEI approved helmet

Hair band to pull hair back

**Optional**

Gloves

Hairnet (to put hair in helmet)

Chaps (to go with paddock boots)

Carrots/Apple. Ask permission before feeding any horse!! There is nothing more annoying (for me at least) than to have people feeding my horse without asking me.

As for tips:

Keep your eyes up and heels down.

Answer 9

Yeah, if you plan on jumping more this summer, I would invest in a jumping vest. I also use mine for bareback just for safety. It doesn't matter how good of a rider you are, it's a nice thing to have.

Answer 10

yeah! jumping is sooo fun!! im excited for you! good luck!

really, all you need are some paddock boots, a tightish pair of jeans, some half chaps so riding gloves aren't a bad idea, and a safety helmet!  i believe breeches and jodpurs are the same thing... but im not sure, but you deff don't NEED them, iv ridden all my rides in jeans (except before horse shows) so nothing special!

HAVE FUN!!!! :-)

Answer 11

Your really going to love jumping! I really don't think you will be jumping on your very first lesson, though. In an case, like you said, you should bring a crop and boots, and you should also wear beeches. If you want, you can wear chaps, but they are not totally necessary. And don't forget the most important thing, a helmet! As for tips, remember to keep your heels down all the time, and don't be scared. You don't want to be all tensed up going over a jump. I know it can be a little frightening for the first time, but you are really going to enjoy it! Hope you have fun (: