i fell off *PIC*

xspiralx said:
Is that the jump right at the end near the water - after the step up through the woods?

If so, then there is no problem jumping it that way. You can't see from the picture but there is a trough like filler on the other side which makes the fence perfectly jumpable from the other way - I should know, I did it!

Does sound like you may have come in too fast, but accidents happen - a valuable lesson at least.
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yes that it! the waters next x
 
It sounds like the event organisers didnt have a clue what they were doing! Did u not walk the course though? I guess it's easy to trust the "professionals" I'm glad u rant both majorly hurt even though you did break a bone it could have Been worse. Get well soon xxx
 
BSJAShowjumper123 said:
its horrible :/
i know but when shes galloping after another horse its hard to hold her back i didt intend to jump it so fast
i know just getting there at showjumping and then do this :rolleyes:
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You were very very lucky; when I fell I was showjumping, I wasn't going particularly fast and PF broke her jaw. It could've been a lot worse.
 
Ruthnmeg said:
Well, in all fairness, I don't see why you can't jump it from the other side... yes, its sloping as we see it, but from the other side its just an upright...the slope shouldn't come into it as you wouldn't notice it as you 'flew' over. (Its a type of thing you would jump out hunting). Its a fence (as any XC upright) deserves respect and control. At break neck speed you were kinda asking for trouble, and if you do that again you may find yourself in the ''sin bin'' for a few weeks until an instructor has confirmed you are in control.
Sorry its happened, hope you mend soon, but please don't think its funny going 'racehorse' speed XC.... these fences are solid (as you know). As a good rider (seen your pictures - you are very capable) you are at the controls and if its all going tits up, turn away and re-approach in trot .. ..
Good luck for next time.
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Yes you jump things like that out hunting. Doesn't make it safe. Some people jump wire while hunting. Nobody would design that into a course...

The reason you don't jump a fence like that is that if the horse jumps very "up and down" over it there is a good chance that it would land with its leg inbetween the poles and break its leg. Looks like that could have easily happened in this case..


Even with a trough in front of it its still a very dodgy fence, and I wouldn't put a horse of mine at it. Shame on the organisers/course builder really, as the more inexperienced wouldn't know.
 
Sorry you broke your collarbone - I know how painful that is.

I couldn't see that your were wearing tendon boots so not as sharp eyed as the others but if you intend to go XC, you must put proper protection on your horse - if you think about it, tendon boots are open so a horse will respect a fence they can knock down, a horse that knocks a fixed fence will really damage itself.

And jumping out of control - if your mare takes off, then she will flatten over a fence. I know someone else who used to let her mare go flat out despite being told repeatedly not to. Horse broke its leg over an open fence and was put down.

If you have now found your can't hold your horse on a sponsored ride then either don't do it or get stronger brakes and ask your friends to let you go first. Also very good idea to get some XC lessons in - its very different riding XC to SJ.

Very glad you did both walk away..
 
:eek: That looks nasty :eek: Glad you and your horse are Ok (Apart from the broken collar bone!)

I've never walked a Fun ride route before I've ridden it so I wouldn't worry about that :)
 
I am sorry to hear that you both took a tumble and you have injured yourself, hope your healing up well, glad to here your mare is ok.

I don’t think it really matters here what side of the fence the OP jumped it from, be it a fence that can be approached from either side or if that was the wrong side, if a horse is going hell for leather over XC jumps, at some point a fence will catch you out, obviously this is what happened.
 
I think the comments you have got OP are actually rather kind!
I have seen some less politely put things on HHO before.

Agree with most above

- Ditch the speed
- get some brakes
- think about some XC lessons
- Think about some better boots for Horse.

other than that - get well soon!
 
Nice to see you back on the forum SJ1234 :)

Can't access your pics because of our firewall, but I hope you both make a speedy recovery. One of the joys of riding, I guess!
At least you are young - the young tend to bounce better than us oldies!! :D
 
Does look like a nasty fall - lucky you both walked away.

It personally looks to me like the fence design is not quite right - even if it does have a trough the other side. I would not be happy to jump it as if (as others have said) the horse jumps very upright over it there is a risk of legs getting caught in the landing side.

Hope you get better soon!
 
Hope you recover quickly.

I personally wouldn't be happy to jump that fence. Even if there is a filler one side those rails on the side you landed are wide and I don't think a horse would be able to judge it properly.

If your horse is still galloping flat out at things I wouldn't be taking her xc ing. If I rode a horse that approached a jump like that I would have done all I could to pull up, or turn away. I wouldn't be taking them xc until the sj ed controllably.
 
Luci07 said:
Sorry you broke your collarbone - I know how painful that is.

I couldn't see that your were wearing tendon boots so not as sharp eyed as the others but if you intend to go XC, you must put proper protection on your horse - if you think about it, tendon boots are open so a horse will respect a fence they can knock down, a horse that knocks a fixed fence will really damage itself.
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The OP posted a week or so ago about what boots to wear for xc and I advised brushing boots are better than open fronted tendon boots due to the damage that can be caused when hitting a solid jump with no protection. OP said she understood my point so not sure why tendon boots were used. :confused:

Anyways - hope you and Ebs have a quick recovery!
 
Fingers crossed you heal soon and lucky your mare is ok.

I can't help but wonder, if your mare really is a bit of a speed demon, maybe this will *excuse the pun* knock a bit of sense into her?

I'm not blaming it on you or the horse, sometimes things happen but I know Phil can get a bit cocky at times and if he catches a jump or trips up he becomes a lot more aware of things :rolleyes:
 
but when shes galloping after another horse its hard to hold her back i didt intend to jump it so fast
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Remember - you can always pull out.....

Glad to hear the horse was / is ok - could have been so much worse....
 
I hope you are both ok.

I know how nasty and painful a broken collar bone can be.

As for your horse, get her checked by a physio, and for the safety of all you should speak to the organisers about the jump!
 
You didnt answer my question earlier - have you had your physio check over your horse as she is bound to have hurt herself doing something like that.

Hope you make a swift recovery too :)
 
Bad luck BS123, hope you heal quickly :)

As for the *boot* issue - yes, open fronted are better than nothing. I go on lots of fun rides and I don't own a pair of closed front boots and I jump solid fences. When I hunt I never use boots and jump all manner of things.

As for the speed, you have learnt your lesson - next time just go AROUND the jump :D
 
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