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The exciting, challenging new equestrian discipline. A true
cross country sport which can be tackled as an individual
or as part of a team of two. JumpCross is an excellent way
of training both horse & rider in the art of cross country
riding, and is suitable for all ages and abilities. Come and
join our new membership scheme and give JumpCross a go.
About JumpCross
JumpCross is the brainchild of Robin Dunlop, After many years
of building and observing cross-country courses and the manner
in which they were ridden, Robin felt there must be a better
way for both horse and rider to achieve a rhythmical, balanced
style whilst developing a clean, accurate jumping technique.
So often it was seen that a junior was 'taken' round the course
by their ponies, not necessarily being required to ride, just
(hopefully) to steer, stop and stay on! What happens then
when this young rider moves onto a horse? This is often when
we see the struggle start, unsure of the correct positioning
or aids to give, confusion and disappointment grows in both
the jockey and his steed as the horse refuses many requests
to jump. From this JumpCross was born......
JumpCross aims to provide all riders with a true cross-country
sport with knock-down fences. It combines the excitement of
cross-country with the accuracy of show jumping. Not as intimidating
as solid fences for horse or rider, yet commanding balance,
skill and respect in order to jump them cleanly. How often
have you heard the rapping of hooves over cross-country fences?
Is this what we want to teach our horses? Surely if they know
they can scramble over cross-country fences, they will disrespect
Show jumps just as much, if not more?
The JumpCross course
The patented design of the JumpCross course, enables the poles
to fall away from the horse should he knock them. This vastly
reduces the possibility of rider injury should the horse hit
the fence, he will merely run through it. The jumps are made
from sturdy, shatter-proof, weather-proof plastic, and the
'patented' jump cups, with their round edges and unique design,
poses less risk to both the horse and rider.
Who can do JumpCross?
Whether a seasoned competitor, nervous rider, coming back
to jumping after injury, bringing on a young horse or just
looking for something more stimulating, the ultimate equestrian
challenge? Then JumpCross is for YOU!
This exciting new sport is proving itself as an invaluable
training medium, the benefits spilling over into all aspects
of the horses work, not just jumping.
There is a definite riding style emerging and the successful
JumpCross horse and rider ride with a true 'togetherness'
in balance, rhythm and that all important, confidence!
JumpCross is proving a huge success with Pony Clubs and Riding
Clubs in Europe. After all, the youngsters we train now are
to become the horsemen and women of the future! That is where
we feel JumpCross has a place...in the future of equestrianism
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