When Your Horse Refuses Jumps: What To Do (Without Making It Worse)

When Your Horse Refuses Jumps – What To Do (Without Making It Worse) is a practical and comprehensive guide designed for riders facing one of the most frustrating challenges in show jumping: a horse refusing at the fence.

This manual offers a clear, logical, and safe approach to understanding the real causes of the problem and solving it without making things worse. With simple and direct language, the reader is guided step by step, avoiding unnecessary technical jargon and providing concrete, immediately applicable solutions.

What you’ll find inside

• An effective diagnostic method to understand why your horse refuses
• Analysis of the 3 main causes: physical pain, fear, or gaps in training
• Practical checklists to quickly identify the real issue
• Safe strategies to intervene without damaging trust and confidence
• A progressive 4-week program to return to jumping calmly
• Advice on common rider mistakes and how to correct them
• Guidance on when veterinary intervention is necessary

Why buy it

This book doesn’t just aim to “fix” the horse’s behavior — it teaches you to interpret it as communication, helping you develop greater awareness, empathy, and skill as a rider.

By following the method, you can turn a problematic situation into an opportunity to build a stronger partnership and improve your show jumping performance.

Who it’s for

• Beginner and intermediate riders
• Show jumping riders
• Instructors and equestrian professionals
• Anyone who wants to improve communication and connection with their horse

Result

With the right approach and proper progression, refusal issues can be 100% resolved, helping your horse regain confidence, rhythm, and willingness in their work.