Drawbacks
While free jumping has many benefits it can also cause many problems if not done properly. A horse can learn refuse if not kept in the chute, may compensate incorrectly for bad distances, and a bad experience overall will make a horse nervous or ill-tempered to jump once under saddle. A horse can also be harmed if it is pushed too hard when it is too young or not mentally or physically ready. Free jumping is a form of training that requires an experienced rider or trainer present.
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