6- Bar

[horse_crazy4eva]

I went to go see the 6 bar after my lesson on Friday... holy crap are those people crazy! in the end Nick Skelton and Russle won after they attempted to Jump 6'11 1/2 !!!!!! and they almost made it to!, unfortunetly I didnt get any pictures but my goodness was it increadable. Russle nearly cleared it to, he just got the top rail. silly peoiple and their crazyness.... but the trust the horse must have in their rider must be unbeliveable!

[greeneyes13]

Yes I know its alarming. I think thats why they tend to use stallions for a lot of showjumping. Stallions are naturally more agressive and bold. Russell (i think he's a stallion) is absolutely stunning. I saw him and nick at the RDS horse show. With nicks burgandy jacket they were a really smart looking pair. Jealous!

[Rips]

*drool* Russell is gorgeous :D Also saw him at the RDS jumping the puissance wall, his ears just shot up when he saw it, he really must love the challenge. I think its great to watch.

[jUmPingIsLifE]

i used to get all the stuff from spruce meadows but they stoped showing it on OLN, i loooooved the 6 bar! I saw it the time it was down to Leslie howard and Nick of Diamonds and shelia burke i think? i cant remember the horses name but they attempted a record 7 feet i believe, Nick stoped and shelias horse attepted but took down a rail.

wish i could have seen it, its always been my dream to go to Spruce Meadows, to both watch and compete!

[rocketman]

I think thats why they tend to use stallions for a lot of showjumping. Stallions are naturally more agressive and bold.

Actually, it has been my experience that stallions are cautious and self-protective and that mares are the naturally brave jumpers. In my opinion, the great jumping stallions aren't bold, they are confident, but they won't hurt themselves on your account.

I believe you see more stallions in showjumping (and dressage) because in the UK they are not allowed in the hunter classes and, in the U.S. junior riders may not show stallions.

I had a warmblood jumping stallion early on in the UK when stallions were rarely seen at shows. Because of the excellent warmblood temperament, it became possible to compete on stallions and therefore became much more common.

Anyway, that's my analysis of the situation and only my personal opinion.