seeing 'a stride' - **pic**

[moneypit1]

I was jump schooling my horse today and in general we did ok but at one point I couldn't see my stride to a rather large fence. I knew I was wrong but was on a good canter so I kicked and asked for a 'big one'. As you can see he obliged! My flatwork trainer tells me to leave the horse to sort the stride out and as long as the canter is good and in a good rythum leave him be, my jump trainer says that when you get to height you do need to 'see a stride' and I am inclined to agree! Luckily this horse is honest and will have a go but my other WB would have stopped dead if he was wrong as we were here. Opinions welcomed!x

 

[catwithclaws]

I believe at smaller heights (probably up to about 1.10) a good quality canter is enough, much bigger than that and I think the horse needs a bit of help. Just my opinion though and I'm probably wrong lol

 

[catwithclaws]

Stunning horse btw!

 

[moneypit1]

thanks CWC, I agree, this jump was 4ft 6 high and wide. We took off very early and it was a tad pulse raising! A friend who was with me was telling me that I should leave him to it but by god it would have been a right mess if I had. Just interested in others opinions. x

 

[Dizzydancer]

I agree past a certain height they need a bit of help. Stunning horse with a cracking jump by looks of that air beneath you!

 

[Shysmum]

WOW !! that is a fantastic picture

 

[tallyho!]

I think you cheated and he has cleverly disguised wings....

 

[PorkChop]

What a fabulous horse - love his expression, like it's the easiest thing in the world

 

[moneypit1]

What a fabulous horse - love his expression, like it's the easiest thing in the world

I know, almost bored! Here is another shot of us not quite 'right'

 

[Princess Jess]

He is SO lovely...I want, I want, I want!!!!