Beginners jumping - lots of pics!

[mu0ljk]

Today it was the open show at a local RC and I decided to take Otto to do the beginners jumping class there which was 2ft. I took him last month and did the clear round and since he was so good I decided to try the next one up!

He was pretty chilled and I found a little corner to ride him in and then plucked up courage to ride him in the collecting ring but promptly left after 3 ponies started bombing round it! :p

I walked the course and then had to ask a stranger to give me a leg up :o

I went in feeling slightly sick but Otto was pretty good and cleared everthing but then decided not to stop after the last jump - think he wanted to carry on! :p

So that meant I had to go in again to the jump off and the jumps went up to 2ft 3" (eek!) and after watching the kids on their little ponies galloping round the course and motorbiking round tiny turns I decided that we were going to take it steady and not even bother cutting corners! We went clear again and this time we stopped when we had finished too and we ended up getting a rosette for 5th place next to all these little ponies! :p

He was fab and I am so pleased with him but I was definately feeling nervous today!

Anyhow, well done if you read all that - here's the bit you really want to see - the pictures!

Having a look around,
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Warming in in our corner of the field!
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Scary horse in the field next door!
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1st jump - I love his expression in this one!

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[mu0ljk]

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Look at me!!

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[x.fat-pony.x]

Was that at Foxes?! Looks familiar!
He looks fab Lisa, and go you! I follow your story a lot, as I too am a nervy jumper and it really is enthralling to see you both in action. You should give me a bell if you go to any competitions near me, would love to tag along and give you a hand, just make sure there is one side of the trailer free so Kai can smuggle in :p

[mu0ljk]

Was that at Foxes?! Looks familiar!
He looks fab Lisa, and go you! I follow your story a lot, as I too am a nervy jumper and it really is enthralling to see you both in action. You should give me a bell if you go to any competitions near me, would love to tag along and give you a hand, just make sure there is one side of the trailer free so Kai can smuggle in :p

No it was at Antrobus - Foxes is a bit too far out for us at the moment although the people we were chatting to have given me a few more shows to look up - but I'll let you know. I'm definately going to Mitchells next week though - you're welcome to come too!

As to nervy jumps my legs were actually shaking as I went in - I wasn't too sure I would be able to do rising trot! :p

Thanks for the nice reply! :cool:

[x.fat-pony.x]

Haha no prob! I actually cried last year before going into the ring :o They were all straight jumps and I have issues with them. The first round was fine as it was 1ft 6, but when it got to 2ft, then 2ft3 jump off, I was in bits - so shaky legs is a hell of a lot better mate! :D

Deffo give me a shout if you want a groom ;)

[mu0ljk]

I'll let you know my time then! Bring your hat and you can have a sit on if he's not being a prat! :p (ps it'll be Dylan not Otto)

[x.fat-pony.x]

Ooh yay! *FP dances round room* Just give me a PM and let me know time and date and I shall prepare! :D

[acw295]

Well done and lovely pics! :)

I'm going to try similar classes next year with Molly - I'll be a nervous wreck no doubt too :o

[mu0ljk]

Well done and lovely pics! :)I'm going to try similar classes next year with Molly - I'll be a nervous wreck no doubt too :oOoh good luck!* I look forward to seeing your pics too! :)

[MrKia+Me]

Well done!!!!!

Looking good!!!

Nikki xxxx:)

[Valaraki]

Well done.

Your horse is lovely.

Good luck at your next show.

[pink-pony101]

well done:D

[JustJas]

Great photos and a great result!:D Look forward to hearing about next show!

[coyote]

oooo oooo otto piccys!!!:D:D

FAB FAB FAB FAB Well done.:D

[chickflick1066]

Ahh Lisa, what a fab result :D

Otto looks gorgeous :D (Will PM you ;))

[mu0ljk]

Great photos and a great result!:D Look forward to hearing about next show!

Thanks everyone!

YO asked me if I was going to enter any 'proper' jumping classes with him next time! I said I was quite happy with my little jumps thank-you! :D

[TheHoglet]

aww wow what a gorgeous boy he is! :eek::D

well done xx

[ilovemyboys]

he is gorgous!!! let me steal him from you!!

[mu0ljk]

he is gorgous!!! let me steal him from you!!

Oi!! Hands off!!!! :eek: :D

[ilovemyboys]

lol fine then does he have any brothers?? wink wink:D:D:p;)

[iluvakila]

haha hes one of the most stunning horses i have ever seen!

sounds like you havd a very good day, and looks like you did very well!

i remember when i was exactly the same, felt like i was going to throw up b4 going into the ring haha.

[Kc..]

Stunning horse!!
well done on the result - and for going in when you were obv so nervous! :)

[The Original Crazywoman]

Well done! I know how you feel as I'm just getting back in to jumping - many years on from when I was a brave teenager and completely fearless!

A couple of weeks ago I did a 2ft class and was so pleased to be the only clear as it meant I didn't have to do a jump off! :D

Otto is gorgeous.

[storm35]

Gorgeous and well done.

[x.!soph!.x]

awww hes lovely, you look really good on him :D

[Luv.To.Ride♥.]

aww What a stunner Otto and well done! ;) If How Old Is He Because My Mare Acts Exacly The Same As Him And shes 6,,

From Abbie