Jumpers

A top show jumper encourages riders to study videos of good equestrian role models, then mimic their style to improve skills in the saddle.

World-class jumper Richard Spooner taught riding and horsemanship at USHJA’s Emerging Jumper Rider Gold Star Clinic West.

A top jumper rider teaches you how to build trust and bust boredom on a non-arena path that contributes to show-ring success.

Olympian Kent Farrington’s five gymnastic exercises from the George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session

How a legendary grand prix rider extends her jumpers’ careers without dampening their enthusiasm for the sport.

Adhering to some basic rules while prepping horses for competition will keep everyone safe, informed and courteous.

A contest winner and her nine friends learn to focus on their positions, train their horses to listen to their aids and pay attention to details like turns.

Looking for a new gymnastic exercise to add to your routine? Top eventer Doug Payne shares one of his favorites to help your horse stay balanced, accurate and careful.

Top international show jumping riders, coaches and course designers, including George Morris and McLain Ward, met during the final week of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, to discuss the future of the sport.

We caught up with Richard Spooner, Will Simpson, Rich Fellers and Kirsten Coe at last month's USHJA’s Emerging Jumper Rider Gold Star Clinic West. Find out some of their thoughts on competition preparation, favorite traits in a prospect and the evolution of show jumping.

Get a sneak peek into the behind-the-scenes care and feeding regimen of Laura Kraut's partner Zeremonie, one of the world's top show jumpers.

Olympian Peter Leone shares how to create that perfect ride by transcending correct riding technique and becoming one with your horse.

Top jumper rider Richard Spooner shares one of his favorite bounce exercises. This exercise works for all levels of horses and riders and can help your horse engage his hindquarters and produce a "snappier" shoulder action.

Olympic multi-medalist Beezie Madden shares a favorite gymnastic ‘jumping’ exercise.

Olympian McLain Ward instructed riders that struggled with the water jump on the third day of the 12th annual USEF George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session.

Olympian Kent Farrington instructed riders over a gymnastics course on the second day of the 12th annual USEF George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session.

Five-time U.S. Olympian Anne Kursinski stressed the importance of flatwork at the 12th annual USEF George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session

Grand prix jumper rider Callan Solem shares how to keep horses focused on their jobs with a strong rider position, clear aids and steady rhythm.

Elizabeth Gingras, a grand prix jumper rider, shares a simple exercise for mastering different types of canters.

These three exercises will help you zero in on the fundamental skills you need for a successful round. In Part 3, top trainers Traci and Carleton Brooks teach you to jump two fences on a curve.

These three exercises will help you zero in on the fundamental skills you need for a successful round. In Part 2, top trainers Traci and Carleton Brooks teach you how a cloverleaf pattern exercise can teach you to think ahead, plan your turns and execute smoother courses.

These three exercises will help you zero in on the fundamental skills you need for a successful round. In Part 1, top trainers Traci and Carleton Brooks will teach you how to tune up your eye.

Amateur rider Joy Gonzales and nine friends spent a day learning from top international grand prix jumper Todd Minikus.

Callan Solem is one of the top riders competing in the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Lexington. She shares a favorite gymnastic exercise that encourages the horse to be responsive to the leg.