Im new at jumping and am training my horse to be a Show jumper. I was just wondering if there was any advice anyone could give me about learning how to jump? im really looking forward to showing and i would like to learn really fast!

thanks!

Do you take any kind of horsemanship lessons? I would probably start with a trainer...as far as beginning a horse...I usually don't start them until they are at least 4 years of age (full-grown in height usually, developed bones) and I always start with groundpoles and cavaletti until I get my horse's movement and feet working correctly I like a good solid under-saddle foundation on a horse before I start training over fences.

Jumping is REALLY fun.
But the one thing that can't/won't happen is anything "fast"
Learning to ride and train correctly is a very slow process. You should be able to stand in 2 point position @ w/t/c without stirrups before trying to train a horse to jump. As you will need extra balance to balnce a young/green horse. But don't give up you can learn together it will just take a little longer. Start with poles on the ground spaced about 4.5 feet apart-depends on horses size. Trot over until he doesn't balk or rush, stays straight and you can maintain your balance without holding on. Although if you need to hold on use an extra stirrup leather around his neck- much better than yanking the bit. Progress 3" height until you are 9" than make your poles into x-rails.
It would be best to work with an instructor, but if not. Balance-Balance-Balance

All I can say:
•two-point over poles 1st
•heels down

haha, I don't know how many times I heard that one...out of no where I'd hear "HEELS DOWN KARA!" hahaha
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I've been riding hunter/jumper for almost eight years now...

I remember when I began, It was balance (as Ltc4h said),heels down,head up,shoulders back,hands up,etc LOL

I rode everyday for an 1hr, & it...is...FUN!