Free jumping
In free jumping , a horse jumps over an obstacle without a rider , usually a series of obstacles.
Use
Free jumping is for one of the gymnastic training of the horse and contributes to the assessment, especially young horses with a view to their potential for jumping significantly to the verdict at. In free jumping, the horse can be assessed in its natural movement and jumping sequence that is not influenced by the action of a rider. Free jumping is also used to get young horses used to the movement sequence of jumping and the jumping technique.
method
Usually a jump alley is built for this. This means that on the long side of a riding hall or a closed riding arena, the obstacles are set up directly next to the boards . The gang thus delimits one side of the jump alley. The other side is limited by a barrier tape so that the horse cannot break out of the jumping alley.
The obstacles are arranged at suitable distances in ascending height. In this way, even young horses with little technical training can show their jumping ability. At free jumping championships or breeding shows (in which free jumping is becoming increasingly important), free jumping takes place exclusively on the left hand (i.e. counterclockwise).
Jump with double lunge
At Cadre Noir there is also free jumping with a lunge. Special, rounded jump stands are used for this so that the lunge does not get caught.