This videotape is the seventh in a series of 10 videotapes by Meredith Hodges about the maintenance and training of mules and donkeys. Though you may not have thought about it before, you may feel competent enough after completing the other six videotapes to explore the world of jumping. This videotape gives you extensive knowledge about the equipment, rider positions, types of jumps and exercises used to keep your jumping experience safe and enjoyable. Jumping is more than just getting over an obstacle. The elements of coordination, strength and timing are made clear and used in diverse areas of jumping such as gymnastics, stadium jumping and cross-country. Rider position, types of jumps and their negotiation are all covered here. You will learn how to use gymnastics to strengthen your mount, how to rate your speed while galloping and jumping on a cross-country course and how to balance your equine before and after jumps. The use of proper equipment and jump construction is covered to insure the safety of both equine and rider.

Though directed at mules, this videotape is applicable to all equine owners who wish to jump with consistent and positive results. Comes with a workbook and field cards for easy reference. Go to www.luckythreeranch.com for more information.