I totally agree with Sez on the age thing but in addition, the horse needs to be well balanced and responsive on the flat first. A good solid flatwork foundation is essential... without good flatwork (and ongoing good flatwork) a horse cannot jump well. They need to be balanced, they need to learn to lengthen or shorten their striding, they need to be able to move off the leg, they need to listen to their rider and not go screaming around a course at break-neck speed... cannot stress it enough... flatwork flatwork flatwork!
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