Have you ever experienced a hot horse racing to the jumps and all you wanted was just a quiet relaxed approach? This is a common question among riders, they all want to know how to calm there horse on the approach to a jump.
Here is a few tips that may help:
Start by walking and trotting over poles and then try the canter over poles
When approaching the jump if your horse is racing to the jump break to a trot to proceed over the jump
After each fence halt
Do as many circles as you feel is necessary it helps relieve anxiety with the horse
Rewarding your horse for good behavior can help with nervousness and anxiety in your horse, so lots of pats.
Hope this helps!