Virtual Jumping Lessons

[HunterMarc]

Anybody have any insight on virtual lessons? What technology is the best to use for video and audio?

I have heard of Pixio, Moxio, Skype and Facetime. We would have access to WiFi and good cellular phone service.

My experience with an iPad or iPhone is the quality of video may not be the best especially if lighting is poor.

Let me know what works for you!

Thanks,
Marc

[findeight]

Don’t think too many have used virtual training for Jumping so might not generate too many responses.

Jumping is a little different because a rider miscue can result in a stop or runout that can quickly become a habit if not corrected instantly. Or the rider coming off. Or both. A trainer/coach/experienced person standing right there can correct the mistakes instantly or better yet, before it happens. Prevention being the best cure and all that.

Might help a rider with more correct flatwork, correcting position flaws and even work over poles and very low x rails though. Just not blowing a distance burying a horse into the base and going through instead of over an oxer or horse sucking back to a stop at a spooky round top. These things need personal, in tne moment correction to prevent them in the first place, not dissecting why off a video.

[Clinics_amp_Course_Design_Jay]

You may be interested in the virtual lesson subscription program offered by Canadian Equestrian Team veteran Jay Duke. I work with Jay and he has developed a digital service that delivers lesson plans directly to your e-mail. Some of the subscription options also include video support - you can send a video to Jay for his comments and suggestions. iPhone videos are fine as long as they are filmed in good light and sent via e-mail. You can learn more here: http://jayduke.com/virtual-lesson-subscription/

[HunterMarc]

@findeight

Don’t think too many have used virtual training for Jumping so might not generate too many responses.

Jumping is a little different because a rider miscue can result in a stop or runout that can quickly become a habit if not corrected instantly. Or the rider coming off. Or both. A trainer/coach/experienced person standing right there can correct the mistakes instantly or better yet, before it happens. Prevention being the best cure and all that.

Might help a rider with more correct flatwork, correcting position flaws and even work over poles and very low x rails though. Just not blowing a distance burying a horse into the base and going through instead of over an oxer or horse sucking back to a stop at a spooky round top. These things need personal, in tne moment correction to prevent them in the first place, not dissecting why off a video.

Couldn’t agree more. This would be for flatwork/dressage but wanted to post here also to get thoughts.

[findeight]

Those I know who have used these services have submitted mostly iPad and smart phone videos to make it easier to find a volunteer to video enough of their riding to submit, Unless you hire a videographer, most devices take decent enough vids. The biggest issue for them is lag time between the ride and the critique which limits usefulness and timely implementation. Quality of the video, within reason, never came up and they used their phones or tablets.