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Top riders share their tips to turbocharge your jump-offs and win rounds against the clock

Ellie Hughes Ellie Hughes

    • We find out why having a plan in place is crucial, while top rider and British Showjumping accredited coach Joao Charlesworth shares his favourite exercises in this exclusive article for H&H subscribers

    The best riders in the world never look like they are in a hurry, yet they are able to shave seconds off the clock. The key to being competitive in a jump-off is to focus on a positive rhythm, smooth lines and tight, balanced turns.

    British five-star showjumper Jodie Hall-McAteer is well known for turning on the turbo and delivering killer turns when it really matters, but the former Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) leading rider explains that while technical skills win jump-offs, so too does a solid mental game. When it comes to training in how to ride a faster jump-off round, that’s a good place to start.

    “Mindset is so important if you want to be competitive,” says Jodie. “If you’re not cantering into the ring with 100% belief and conviction of what you’re riding for then it likely won’t come off. You have to say to yourself, ‘this is what I want to do today’, and be prepared to push yourself out of your comfort zone. This positivity will filter through to your horse, too.”

    Choosing the right time to try to be competitive is important.

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