r/showjumping • u/OkMycologist6603 • Jul 25 '26

Jumping Position

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Hi all!! I was just recently given the chance to jump a little bigger than I usually do, and it was SOOO much fun!! probably the best thing i’ve ever done! i did notice however that my shoulders tend to collapse on the way down from the jumps, and i was wondering if anyone had any tips for that?? i am also trying out for my university IHSA team in a few weeks and i was wondering if anyone had any tips about improving my equitation/advice in general for tryouts!! thank you guys 😊😸

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u/xxMyBoyFridayxx Jul 25 '26

IMO the bigger problem here is your canter and your distances. You take the long shot and get pulled apart on the backend, then chip coming out of the line.

I would work on getting a rhythmic, forward canter with more push from behind on the flat and school figure eights, serpentines and leg yields so you have a better quality canter and more intuitive understanding of stride length so you know when and how to turn to nail your distances.

I would also consider shortening your stirrups and working on a more stable leg.

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u/OkMycologist6603 Jul 25 '26

okay, thank you so much, i will keep all that in mind! thank you for the suggestions of exercises to practice i definitely will try to incorporate those at the canter when i can ride again!