Training over Jumps

[bradw]

It was interesting to hear the commentators on Channel Nine yesterday mention that Maldivian had been trained over jumps during the week.

When I heard this I quickly backed Maldivian based on Efficient being sent over the jumps before winning the Melbourne Cup last year.

I wonder how often this occurs, pity the form guide doesn't include changes to training technique.


BradW

[maverick1993]

Imagine how big the form guides would be if the trainer had to list his little tricks and training techniques :)
I'd imagine jumps would be used alot ,,especially on horses that have just gone off the boil and seem bored in there races.
I know of a few that do dressage and even ride them through bush trail to sharpen them up and just change there routine.

[crash]

"not for fitness, but for the mind" ...from the trainer.