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Post by Bunbuns on Dec 23, 2007 9:36:45 GMT 11
First of all i know you need a harness to start off and a place to jump. But how did you begin? What did you do on the day you started rabbit show jumping? Lots of treats? etc..
Thanks
-April and Bunbuns
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Post by Bunbuns on Dec 23, 2007 9:38:04 GMT 11
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Post by MIKOLI. =) on Dec 23, 2007 9:49:04 GMT 11
Well, when I started, I had no idea of this sport, I just thought it would be fun to get Ollie to hop over a few twigs on the ground. But what you need is a very positive mind, a few treats, and a tiny jump. Set up your jump as low as it will go, even if that is only a pole on the ground, and place your rabbit directly in front of him. Either lure him over with the treat, or encourage him by tickling under his belly, and he should hop over. Then you praise him a lot. Try it a few times with a pole on the ground, then raise it maybe an inch. Repeat. The next day you can raise it more, then gradually progress to using the harness, and higher jumps, and you can add one after that, and basically just progress. That video is from kaninhop.dk/uk.  The lady that runs the website is one of the best rabbit hoppers in Denmark. Rachel. |
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Post by Bunbuns on Dec 23, 2007 11:41:33 GMT 11
Thanks for the reply Rachel! I will begin with Bunbuns on Monday!  |
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Post by Bunbuns on Dec 23, 2007 11:46:24 GMT 11
I cant read the website..  do you know what language it is so i can use a translator? thanks! :0 |
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Post by MIKOLI. =) on Dec 23, 2007 11:49:56 GMT 11
It as an english translation on the site. kaninhop.dk/ukLet me know how your training goes! |
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Post by Bunbuns on Dec 23, 2007 11:51:25 GMT 11
Thank you sooo much for introducing me to rabbit jumping! Can i suggest something?
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Post by MIKOLI. =) on Dec 23, 2007 11:52:13 GMT 11
Sure. |
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Post by Bunbuns on Dec 23, 2007 11:53:10 GMT 11
Can we have some place to record our progress or can we just do that on our Bunny blog? |
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Post by MIKOLI. =) on Dec 23, 2007 11:56:49 GMT 11
It was supposed to be bunny blog, but I'm going to make another board for rabbit hopping progress. Right after I get our little chat box ready, to make talking easier. Rachel. |
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Post by Bunbuns on Dec 23, 2007 11:58:00 GMT 11
Thanks Rachel! PM me if you need any help! I think pming Via RO is much faster!
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Post by MIKOLI. =) on Dec 24, 2007 15:57:08 GMT 11
OK. |
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The lady that runs the website is one of the best rabbit hoppers in Denmark.
do you know what language it is so i can use a translator?