Pictures me and my boy jumping

[XxXRachXxX]

Just thought id post a couple of pictures of me and my boy jumping. it was quite a few months ago in his 2nd showjumping competition ever. we would hav come first as he flew round the jump off like a crazed loon lol but silly danny was going way 2 fast, couldnt turn tight enough n jumped No 3 backwards, running the photographer over in the process!! anyway here are some pics all opinions welcome! :)
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/XxXRachXxX_2008/DSC00106.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/XxXRachXxX_2008/DSC00107.jpg

[LaurenEff]

Dan's got a stunning jump!!! :D

[LaurenEff]

Hehe Kill the photographer Dan Kill!! :D:cool::D

[5.7FB+16.2FC]

he is a geourgous boy:D

[XxXRachXxX]

thank you! hes an 8 year old trotter cross. ill be affiliating him soon. hes a fantastic jumper his only problem is hes far to strong! as the poor photographer soon found out lol

[Anna-Marie :)]

he's gorgeous! lovely pics :)

[pinkypug1]

he's a handsome boy, looks really tidy in front over that fence, and really looks to be enjoying it!

[XxXRachXxX]

he loves to jump! hes so honest even if hes on the complete wrong stride hell try his heart out to clear it. he once jumped 1.20m from a near stand still! i swear i saw my life flash before my eyes lol

[iluvakila]

you guys look great! what a gawjus boy! you foot has just slipped too far into the sturrip so you cant strech your heels down and your leg has slipped back a little. but otherwise you guys look really nice! im am so in love with your horses colour and luv his jumping style! xD *demands more photos* lmao

[StormyJ]

He's gorgeous but there's something wrong with the way the bit is attached to his bridle. The small ring right on top should be attached to the cheekpiece and the other two should have a rein each or a rounding. At the moment you are using the curb only, no wonder he is fighting you!

Sorry if this causes offence. Your boy is lovely and obviously very keen on his jumping! :)

[Anro]

I think you should get a new horse because im going to steal that one lol he is gawgus:D

[Welsh_Girl]

Hi nice pics!

I was also trying to figure out the bit attachment in the pic and put it down to the lack of clarity or my eyesight:o

The only other thing is you are looking down and beleive it or not that effects how well you manage landing and setting him up for the next jump. It won't affect you at that height but as you prgress to more technical courses you will be hampered by this.

He really is a nice looking horsey and jumps really well, you two will go far!!

[XxXRachXxX]

Thanks for all your comments!! you all might have been in a bit of luck lol cos i was thinking of selling him :p but i just cant part with him i love him 2 much! and don't worry i have since changed his bit to a dutch gag and he is riding like a dream!! can hardly believe it! :eek: i will post more pics as soon as i have them i do have a video of us jumping 1.30m but it was taken on my friends mobile and the quality is terrible!

[ashlingm]

brill pic but noticed you have ** reins on the bottom hole of the pelham...your really supposed to have a pair on the snaffle part too...or at least have roundings

nice pic though! nice jump on him!

[XxXRachXxX]

i've had him in double reins and with roundings on too but neither works. the simple fact is he's just way 2 strong! i found he started to lean on the pelham really badly (to the point of nearly pulling me out of the saddle lol) so i as i said above i took him out of it and into a dutch gag to jump in. i've also just ordered a waterford in the hope that i can school him in that.

[ashlingm]

oops didnt see it above - silly me :rolleyes:
anyway best of luck in the future with him, looks like he'll go far!! :D

[wildponies]

What a stunner! You must be proud! :)

[XxXRachXxX]

I dont get very far on him without lots of comments about him lol one man even pulled me over at the side of the road and asked to buy him! But trust me he he's not so innocent on the inside lol :p

[chickyd444]

lovely pics xyou both look brill