Old user, new name, bad mistake.

[Bobbieboo]

I have a new name for various reasons, I am going to delete my old account. I would be more than happy to PM you who I 'used' to be if it bugs you, but I doubt it will take you much time to work it out.

Tonight I had limited time, so for some reason decided to jump rather than school, especially as yesterday we really improved our jumping. I set up a course, only about 2 foot, so not really jumping but testing enough for our level

. Warmed up nicely, cantered superbly up to a skinny jump I had set up as a warm up jump. Ned ran out. Came round, did it again and was fine. Went over all the other jumps individually and was very pleased. All of the jumps stayed up, he was jumping nicely and no more run outs. Strung them into a course, did it through. Got round clear. Decided to do it on the other rein to finish. Did an 'upright' with planks, followed by the skinny, had a bit too much speed, missed the turn to the high cross after. Carried on, back to the planks, concentrating hard on the high cross, trusting Ned to get over the skinny. Goes a little strung out up to it, I sense we are on a crumby stride, keep concentrating on the up coming turn, assuming Ned will sort himself out, at worst getting the skinny down. Sort of take of, sort of don't and THUD. Ned and me on the floor, head first in the sand. Get up, scramble around for belongings, after checking my boy was sound. He seemed fine, just had his face covered in sand. I was fine too, apart from a knee in the side from him getting up, and a torn shirt and grazed elbow. The jump was just those little blocks, on the highest height, with a half length pole.

. Hopped back on, did the other jumps nicely to finish, just so the Neddy doesn't develop a fear of jumping.

I feel soooo stupid, and I'm not sure I should carry on jumping. I am not nervous, I just don't think it is worth the risk, as I (clearly) am not a natural, and neither is the poor Ned, although he does have potential and we both enjoy it.

 

[SillyMare]

Not sure very many people are actually naturals.

Glad to hear you are both OK and not too shaken by the whole experience. My suggestion would be to keep the fences nice and low, stick to knock-down jumps and invest in some decent lessons.

Poles on the ground are a good way to practice meeting thngs well.

Perhaps forget the skinnys for the moment and use nice inviting fences that you can push forwards into without having to worry too much about steering or fiddling.

You will get there - jumping is all about practice and confidence.

 

[Shilasdair]

Why do you have a new name?
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[faerie666]

Ok, you had a small set back there, but I wouldn't give up just yet.

Thing like that happen to the best of us, and we all have days when we ride like complete plebs.

Get yourself to some lessons with a good instructor, and I bet you'll both be flying in no time.

 

[DipseyDeb]

How many of us can admit to bad days!! all of us, and if people say they never have, then they're lying!! chin up and chalk it down to experience.

BTW...why the name change and got to ask who are you sorry, who were you?????

 

[meardsall_millie]

OK - only been 20 mins and bugging me already! Who were you - PM please?!
Thank you x

 

[Bobbieboo]

I only used the skinny, as usually we never have a problem with it, and we have a pole shortage! Wont do it again.

I daren't get a lesson, an instuctor would die if they saw how bad we are!

 

[faerie666]

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I only used the skinny, as usually we never have a problem with it, and we have a pole shortage! Wont do it again.

I daren't get a lesson, an instuctor would die if they saw how bad we are!

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Nonsense!

Whichever instructor you use, I bet they'll have seen someone worse, and after all, instructors are there to help people become better riders.

 

[Acolyte]

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I only used the skinny, as usually we never have a problem with it, and we have a pole shortage! Wont do it again.

I daren't get a lesson, an instuctor would die if they saw how bad we are!

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No idea who are you are or were I'm afraid, but nonsense about the instructor thing

I had my first lesson for 9 months tonight with the wife of my instructor (she knows the horse I am riding better than he does) - it could have been cringe making as she is slim, beautiful, cool, polished and a lovely rider. I am the opposite of those things. But she was lovely, encouraging and positive so I had a great time

Believe me, instructors have always seen someone with more faults than you

 

[CorvusCorax]

This happened to me a few weeks ago in the middle of the lesson, in front of everyone, a complete pratfall, just like you, over a x-pole, face first in the sand and me having to roll away from him like mad.

We were both fine so I got back on and jumped a few more, for the horse and for me.

Was a bit nervous on the next lesson, but we did poles on the ground instead and then back to fences the week after that, and he jumped really well.
It happens to everyone, instructors have seen it all and it has happened to them too!

 

[Bobbieboo]

I may contact an instructor then....

I'll blame you guys if the teacher dies laughing at us!

 

[RLF]

who were you pm please

 

[Horseyscot]

please PM me too, I'm so nosey!!

 

[moodiestmare]

please pm me too, I am also nosey!

 

[Ellies_mum2]

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please pm me too, I am also nosey!

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Me too

 

[Nats_uk]

I wouldn't worry about jumping skinnys just yet especially if you are nervous. I know a bloke who rides a lot of the young Temple SJ horses and is known for getting on sharp, naughty things throw a hissy fit when he was asked to go over a skinny fence at our yard (our poles are exceptionally skinny though

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Everyone has bad days - my horse who normally happy jumps 1.10 fences decided to eliminate me at the second fence in a 1m class a few weeks ago

I would say get an instructor - I bet you aren't as bad as you think you are and you'll probably really enjoy it.

P.S. PM who you are

 

[TheresaW]

Could you PM me too please and also why you felt the need for a new account.

 

[lexiedhb]

QR- dont feel bad, happens all the time.... I did exactly the same thing AT A SHOW..... so a billion people watching.

Came into a fence a bit squiffy as horse was looking anywhere but the fence, he took off, took the pole with him, then landed on it and did a proper 360, back end over his head type job!! Once I had gotten the feeling back in my left side got back on and he jumped the rest of the course like something that had never seen coloured poles before....

Minor set back, alot of us have falls, you were just unlucky


PS........ Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mac

 

[Weezy]

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Could you PM me too please and also why you felt the need for a new account.

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Ditto

 

[trundle]

Last time i jumped, I fell off quite impressively over a 1' 6 x-pole when the Moose jumped it like a 3' spread (from trot), so you are definitely far better than me.

Have you changed your name to hide from Shilasdair? I don't think its any good, she will still find you and claim your soul....

 

[chickeninabun]

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Could you PM me too please and also why you felt the need for a new account.

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Ditto

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Ditto Ditto

 

[xnaughtybutnicex]

I know who you were!

If pony enjoys jumping but isn't a natural it doesn't matter. Work on getting a better canter on flatwork, then over a pole/poles, then over a small jump and work your way back up again. Don't give up just yet. My pony once went over a jump and forgot to put her front feet down and fell over but it didn't knock her confidence and she still loves jumping.

 

[mickey]

I am interested in your old name - Please can you PM me. I appreciate it.

 

[Kenzo]

Who were you....why change your name?

, has someone picked on you or something or have you ruffled a few feathers?

 

[myhorsefred]

Could you PM me too please?

thanks

 

[Bobbieboo]

I will PM everyone that has asked, very soon.
The ponies canter has improved so much recently, and I have effectively taught him all I know . I am getting an instructor anyway, but will get one that can work on both jumping, and dressage