Jump Better: The Complete Method for Amateur Show Jumpers

If you love your horse but feel stuck in your progress, Jump Better is the practical guide that helps you take the next step. Designed for amateur riders, this ebook walks you step by step through improving your technique, understanding, and confidence in show jumping.

Through a clear and practical approach, the book teaches you not only how to jump better, but most importantly why certain mistakes happen and how to fix them effectively. From communication with your horse to course management, every aspect is explained simply, without unnecessary technical jargon.

The book is structured like a real personal coach: guiding you in building the fundamental foundations (balance, rhythm, responsiveness), understanding the mechanics of the jump, and developing strategies to approach courses and competitions with greater confidence.

It also includes a progressive 12-week training program, practical exercises, layouts, and visual guides to help you apply what you learn immediately.

What you’ll find inside
✔ Complete method for amateur riders
✔ Clear explanation of each phase of the jump (approach, takeoff, flight, landing)
✔ Strategies to read courses and improve your lines
✔ Techniques to interpret your horse’s behavior
✔ Practical solutions for refusals, mistakes, and progress blocks
✔ Structured 12-week training plan
✔ Exercises, layouts, and immediately applicable advice

Who this book is for
Amateur riders who want to improve in show jumping
Riders stuck at the same height or level
Anyone who wants to truly understand their horse and improve communication
Riders looking for a practical method without complicated theory

Key strength

This book goes beyond technique: it teaches you to think like an experienced rider, turning every problem (refusals, wrong distances, lack of confidence) into an opportunity for improvement.