Do I Look Like I Am Riding Too Long?

[AmyMay]

Yes, I think you ride over fences far too long. And it's only going to improve your position by jacking them up.

I remember the pictures you posted previously where you seemed to be stuggling with this particular horse - and you look much better in these photos. But still I'd say they need to go up.


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[gabanna]

definitely yes, but love your horse!

 

[Parkranger]

If you're jumping ok and not losing your stirrups all the time, I don't see the problem!

 

[Lucy_Nottingham]

yes, I think wacking them up a bit will make the whole situation a bit easier for you!

 

[turkana]

You ride a lot longer than I would for cross country but how do you feel? If it suits you then stick to what works for you.
Your horse is stunning, you must turn some heads when out on him.

 

[Eventer96]

I feel comfortable in them... but last weekend I stuck them up and extra 3 holes to what they are in these pictures and it seems to work better for me

thanks for everybody's advice

 

[JoJo_]

I was told eventers often ride a little longer XC than SJ as it gives them a bit more security jumping certain fences.

 

[oldvic]

All the eventers I know would be shorter for XC as you need to close the angles of your joints to act as shock absorbers when you are going faster. It also helps to be able to hold a strong horse.

 

[millitiger]

every eventer i know goes up at least a few holes for xc to enable them to get off the horse's back.

i don't know any that drop their stirrups for xc.