Eee! I jumped! I actually JUMPED! *pics and vids*

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I am so so so happy right now :D

I knew we had a jumping lesson, so requested the lovely Albert to ride. We started off warming, and got a lovely canter going, though steering went a bit... off :o

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Jumping Position :eek:
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One jump went up, then two, then three, all in a line. We started of with little cross poles, which were fun :) Then, towards the end, instructor puts the last one up to a straight bar!!

I actually had a little heart attack there!

I remembered what all of you guys told me, just relax, feel gravity pulling my legs into a natural position, hold the mane and GO! And boy, did I go :D:D:D

I actually think I jumped like a human being rather than a limpet clinging on for dear life :o
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Look at those plaits! :D
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Finally...
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:D

Videos
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And my favourite one :)
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Thank you all for your amazing help, I knew I had you guys behind me all the way, and you gave me the confidence to just DO IT!

T_G xxx

P.S. How big do the jumps look? Apparently they were around 2ft... :eek:
 
Looking mmuch better! Have yet to watch the vids, my laptop being sloowwwww :p
Though is it just me, or do your stirrups still look a bit long in the 2nd pic down?? Possibly IS just me as I *used* to jump almost jockey style :o
 
Sol said:
Looking mmuch better! Have yet to watch the vids, my laptop being sloowwwww :p
Though is it just me, or do your stirrups still look a bit long in the 2nd pic down?? Possibly IS just me as I *used* to jump almost jockey style :o
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Yay :D

They do look a bit long... I'm still getting the hang of having decent length stirrups! Just can't seem to get them right :/ I did feel quite secure though, 'specially as right after that straight bar I nearly came off... Nearly!
 
Equus Leather said:
Very well done! I know what it's like to conquer a fear!

Would say your stirrups def need to go up a bit, but feeling comfortable with that will come with practice.
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Thanks! I was worried before the lesson, but as we progressed I loved it more and more :D

I'm always changing my stirrup length, trying to find the right one! xx
 
BobbyMondeo said:
Much much better well done!! You really balanced which is the main thing!

I am loving the plaits!!

Would agree your stirrups need to go up.
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Hehe, I am famed at the yard for my flying plaits :D

I have a private lessson on Wednesday, so I'll do some more work on my stirrups. (Actually, it might be a lunge lesson, so no stirrups for me!) xx

x-charlee-x said:
very good ;D i jump and im 11 its scary sometimes aspecially wen you fall of im scared to go back on . but my mum and sister tell me to get bak on because it will knock my confidence ! i cantered today on my pony -melody- :)
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I do find jumping scary, but I LOVE it!! Luckily *touches all available wood*, I seem to bounce back quite quickly from my falls!

Well done on cantering, its really fun! Once you get going, its super comfy :) xx
 
thelwell_girl said:
Hehe, I am famed at the yard for my flying plaits :D

I have a private lessson on Wednesday, so I'll do some more work on my stirrups. (Actually, it might be a lunge lesson, so no stirrups for me!) xx
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I can see why!!

Hope your lesson goes well on wednesday!! A lunge lesson will really help your position and balance (especially with no reins too)
 
ElphabaFae said:
Thanks Galinda :D ;) Just remember the velcro and superglue :)
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I know! I shall have to invent some sooperdooper velcro joddy/saddle combination :D

Sol said:
More importantly, need to look at transport, Olympia isn't exactly on the doorstep!
You should come & do puissance at HOYS too, so I can watch! :D
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Er... People, I can hardly jump 2ft let alone PUISSANCE!! :eek:

montyforever said:
Ooo its the pink whip :D how many funny looks did you get then? :p
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Actually didnt get any;):p Another girl had a pink schooling whip too (but she is about 9!) so T'wasn't just me :D

CalllyH said:
sorry but your hair is hilarious in one of the pictures!
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I know! I was browsing through the pics, saw that one and burst out laughing :D

frazzled said:
Is that London Equestrian Centre?
Well done by the way!
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Yep, its the fabby fab LEC :) Hehe, thankyou!

HollyWoozle said:
Well done, you look super! I don't know much about jumping but the improvement is very clear so it's onwards and upwards for you! How exciting. :D
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Thankyou! I was soooo excited, nervous too, but I remembered everyone's tips and just relaaaaxed:D

BobbyMondeo said:
I can see why!!

Hope your lesson goes well on wednesday!! A lunge lesson will really help your position and balance (especially with no reins too)
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Thanks BM :) I'm really excited for Wednesday, I haven't had a private lesson for a long time!

Thank you again for all your kind words everyone :o xxx
 
Can I be really dull and ask you to put your plaits away? Long hair needs to be well up about shoulder level, as if you fell off and your horse stepped on your plait its going to seriously kill, and leave you half-bald...

You look fab though! So much more balanced.
 
Well done :) May I suggest a little more impulsion, AKA (in this case) speed coming into the fences - it will be more of a *jump* and more comfortable for you :)
 
Lolo said:
Can I be really dull and ask you to put your plaits away? Long hair needs to be well up about shoulder level, as if you fell off and your horse stepped on your plait its going to seriously kill, and leave you half-bald...

You look fab though! So much more balanced.
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Erm... EEP! How can I do my hair up safely? Its about 2ft long...!

Hehe thanks :D

Weezy said:
Well done :) May I suggest a little more impulsion, AKA (in this case) speed coming into the fences - it will be more of a *jump* and more comfortable for you :)
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Yep, I definitely need more impulsion! I am working on it, and it was a bit better over smaller fences :o

The last jump over the straight bar was really not very comfy!!
 
Blinking brilliant! Well done lass :D

Ditto all the other comments re. stirrups (usually up two or three from normal riding length). You'll find that as you start to twist your head looking for the next jump (as you progress and they're not all in a straight line), the plaits will drive you nuts lol.

Have a hot choccy :D
 
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