How To See a Stride To A Jump with Kirstin Kelly.

Seeing a stride to a jump is one of the things riders struggle with most, but it's a skill you can genuinely train. In this video, Kirstin explains that seeing a stride isn't just about your eyes — it's about feeling the rhythm of the canter and becoming one with it. When you have a consistent, balanced rhythm, seeing a distance becomes natural. Kirstin gives you practical exercises you can use every ride — including working with rails on the ground — so you can practise counting strides without jumping your horse every day. She also covers why a good quality, adjustable canter matters more than trying to always find the perfect distance. For more training videos and riding tips, visit: https://www.kirstinkellyequestrian.com Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - Why amateurs struggle to see a stride 0:50 - The importance of practice with ground rails 1:03 - How counting strides every ride builds the skill 1:30 - Using rails on a circle to improve feel 2:00 - Working on canter rhythm and adjustability 3:00 - Moving to single fences and counting from six strides out 3:28 - Why consistent rhythm matters more than a perfect distance 4:15 - How to make your canter more adjustable 5:30 - Putting it all together 6:20 - Final tips and summary