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It depends a lot on the rider and the trainer. rider-wise balance is super important as well as having a nice stable leg and (at least the beginning of) an independent hand so that you dont bother the horse as it jumps.
trainer-wise its all over the place, some start out before people are even cantering, trotting over 9very) small crossrails and raised poles. I dont currently teach jumping (I teach dressage) but I move people along pretty slowly. Even when i used to teach at hunter/jumper places I really took my time so kids didnt jump until they had a solid canter with transitions into/out of it in half seat at least. This annoyed some parents, but I always want to be sure that my riders are over prepared for 'big new things' I still do this as my riders learn to canter. they ahve to be very good and independent in trot first. some parents still questions it (ugh) but tell them every rider has their own pace and safety is my top priority- for both students and horses.
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its hard to put a timeline on something like that specifically. I would go for a lesson or two to give the trainer an idea of your riding and then talk about what they see as a timeline for you.
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(keep in mind i havent ridden in years)
i assume it will depend on how your english seat is/how fast it develops. i would definitely let your trainer know thats what youre looking to do so they can throw some two-point work in your lessons early. i would guess they might put you on an older forgiving jump horse to do some small ones within the first month or two to see how you do. it took me a year to get to jumping when i first started.
i wouldnt expect to do consistent jumping only lessons for a few months.
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