*Gulp* here goes CC please

[FfionWinnie]

Drink vodka before lesson. This will help you be more flexible . Or something

 

[Copperpot]

Vodka helps a treat drink enough of it and you will be al floppy and naturally follow the movement of your horse

 

[Auslander]

I love how this has become yet another crest release vs automatic release thread.

I thought we'd done that to death last year but clearly not

I think that was my fault too! Bugbear much!

 

[foxy1]

I have just read a book by a man who absolutely hates crest release, brilliant book called reflections on riding and jumping by William someone.... (can't remember his name but great book )

 

[slumdog]

I have this problem, i have a tendency to 'over fold' and squash his neck (in my defence, I had a Caesarian with added bowel surgery 3 years ago so my core body strength isn't great) it's a horrible habit and I'm trying to stop myself doing it, it certainly doesn't help with his dangly back leg problem! I have a photo but its awful so I'm not sharing lol! Anyone got a picture of what they think the perfect showjumping position is?

 

[Jesstickle]

I think that was my fault too! Bugbear much!

Go and stand in the corner and consider your bum thoroughly smacked then

 

[Carefreegirl]

Lol at you lot - I did wonder if it was kicking off this morning when I first looked
Tbh I've never heard the phrase 'crest release' so something else for me to worry about now !

The common theme throughout this thread is 'alcohol' so purely by that I'm going to try that method

If YO can take pics tomorrow I'll get some of my jumping lesson and see if any advice sinks in.

 

[Auslander]

I have just read a book by a man who absolutely hates crest release, brilliant book called reflections on riding and jumping by William someone.... (can't remember his name but great book )

If you remember - please tell me, because I think he should be my next husband!

 

[Auslander]

Go and stand in the corner and consider your bum thoroughly smacked then

Shan't! I has principles, and I sticks to em!

 

[ArcticFox]

Well as a last comment on the 'crest release' and the 'automatic release' I'd like to add the following pics and opinion.

These were taken on the same day, and the same rider (me). I think the release depends on the horse also. As a rider should be able to change their style of riding to accommodate the horse.

These were taken in Newcastle, Sydney. it was the same class with two young horses. One was very exhuberant in his jump, one was very unbalanced.

I see a crest release on one, and a auto release on the other. Does it really matter as long as the rider is in balance, and that the horses mouth is not being pulled.

Anyway, I just wanted to put these as I thought they were interesting. When I was looking through my old photos to find out if I do the same release I thought it was interesting as it varied from horse to horse so I wouldn't say I do one particular release, it just depends on the circumstances.

Not sure why my hat looks too big too!

And I still have the same lower leg problem on both!!

 

[foxy1]

If you remember - please tell me, because I think he should be my next husband!

I've remembered, William Steinkraus, jumped in 5 olympics so he's a pretty good jockey
Might be a little old to be your next husband, was born in 1925.... ?

 

[Auslander]

I've remembered, William Steinkraus, jumped in 5 olympics so he's a pretty good jockey
Might be a little old to be your next husband, was born in 1925.... ?

Yeah - just googled. I prefer em a bit fresher...

 

[Jesstickle]

I also use both. Sometimes even on the same horse on the same day. Depends on what kind of jump I get I guess. Horse doesnt seem bothered either way!