dwi
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I'm taking D xc schooling for the first time ever round Eland Lodge on Saturday, any tips?
Tips for a xc novice?
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Cash
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Neck strap if you are hogged
Patches
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70cl of whisky before you get on board!
dwi
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70cl of whisky before you get on board!
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I was quite tempted to pack my hipflask but wasn't sure that it wouldn't be frowned upon.
Would certainly help though, D can jump fine, its just the numpty on board clinging on for dear life that occassionally puts her off. Funnily enough I'm much better at hunting after a few drinks
70cl of whisky before you get on board!
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I was quite tempted to pack my hipflask but wasn't sure that it wouldn't be frowned upon.
Vizslak
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take my mare, turn her loose and follow her round?! (joke! see my post below!)
seriously, take your time, dont do more than your horse feels ready for first time out and most importantly ENJOY YOURSELF!
seriously, take your time, dont do more than your horse feels ready for first time out and most importantly ENJOY YOURSELF!
clairefeekerry1
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have fun!!!!!
Slinkyunicorn
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I prefer a breast plate to a neck strap - it doesn't move so feels more secure when hanging on with your eyes shut
.....Hope Daisy enjoys herself!!
dwi
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I prefer a breast plate to a neck strap - it doesn't move so feels more secure when hanging on with your eyes shut
.....Hope Daisy enjoys herself!!
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Daisy will have a whale of a time and is no doubt looking forward to being able to post on HHO to tell Inca, her spiritual partner in crime, all about it. The question is whether I make it back with all limbs intact after Daisy decides that all fences should be given a 2ft clearance to show how scopy she is from a standing start.
I prefer a breast plate to a neck strap - it doesn't move so feels more secure when hanging on with your eyes shut
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Daisy will have a whale of a time and is no doubt looking forward to being able to post on HHO to tell Inca, her spiritual partner in crime, all about it. The question is whether I make it back with all limbs intact after Daisy decides that all fences should be given a 2ft clearance to show how scopy she is from a standing start.
Patches
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I prefer a breast plate to a neck strap - it doesn't move so feels more secure when hanging on with your eyes shut
.....Hope Daisy enjoys herself!!
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Daisy will have a whale of a time and is no doubt looking forward to being able to post on HHO to tell Inca, her spiritual partner in crime, all about it. The question is whether I make it back with all limbs intact after Daisy decides that all fences should be given a 2ft clearance to show how scopy she is from a standing start.
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My advice, therefore, would be to not tackle any downhill steps!
My own experience of this a year or so ago resulted in a horse catleaping off the top step and me falling off and landing on the second!
I'm going proper XC schooling myself next Wednesday with my instructor and I fully intend to sort out our downhill jumping phobia....both mine and Miss P's!
You will have a blast. I've no idea how small the fences start there, but tackle the most inviting ones first and progress from there.
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I prefer a breast plate to a neck strap - it doesn't move so feels more secure when hanging on with your eyes shut
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Daisy will have a whale of a time and is no doubt looking forward to being able to post on HHO to tell Inca, her spiritual partner in crime, all about it. The question is whether I make it back with all limbs intact after Daisy decides that all fences should be given a 2ft clearance to show how scopy she is from a standing start.
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My advice, therefore, would be to not tackle any downhill steps!
My own experience of this a year or so ago resulted in a horse catleaping off the top step and me falling off and landing on the second!
I'm going proper XC schooling myself next Wednesday with my instructor and I fully intend to sort out our downhill jumping phobia....both mine and Miss P's!
You will have a blast. I've no idea how small the fences start there, but tackle the most inviting ones first and progress from there.
SouthWestWhippet
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hold tight, close eyes, kick hard.
Has not failed me yet
Seriously though I love XC but I also do get nervous beforehand as I used to own a mare with a dirty dirty stop so I know how you are feeling. Just start small and don't push yourself out of your comfort zone until you feel ready. If you aren't sure about a fence try imaging how you'll feel when you get home if you don't jump it. If you think you'll be disapointed in yourself, go for it. If you think you'll still think you made the right decision not to give it a go today, go round it.
HAVE FUN I am not allowed to do XC for ages cos I'm pregnant (OH won't allow it
) so make sure you go up some steps for me cos thats my favourite!
Has not failed me yet
Seriously though I love XC but I also do get nervous beforehand as I used to own a mare with a dirty dirty stop so I know how you are feeling. Just start small and don't push yourself out of your comfort zone until you feel ready. If you aren't sure about a fence try imaging how you'll feel when you get home if you don't jump it. If you think you'll be disapointed in yourself, go for it. If you think you'll still think you made the right decision not to give it a go today, go round it.
HAVE FUN I am not allowed to do XC for ages cos I'm pregnant (OH won't allow it
mik
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forward, forward, forward,
hehehe
I'm thinking about having a toe dip myself, after all these years its quite daunting!!!
hehehe
I'm thinking about having a toe dip myself, after all these years its quite daunting!!!
Pidgeon
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Whistles innocently re the steps incidence with Patches.....................................
DWI you'll love Eland Lodge XC its fab
would come and keep you company but we've got a HT on Saturday
DWI you'll love Eland Lodge XC its fab
sea_view
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Neck strap and LEG ON!!!!!
Have great fun!!!!!
Have great fun!!!!!
SillySausage
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I took a novice out a few weeks ago and my neck strap proved invaluable!
MrsMozartletoe
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Some lovely likkle and inviting jumps there
My advice is - a competition breastplate
: five points contact - brill for holding onto when an extra grab point is needed lol
You could of course just go and drink coffee, eat paninis and spend too much money in the shop
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What time are you going up? I was going to take a wander along for a coffee, so might come and cheer you on
My advice is - a competition breastplate
You could of course just go and drink coffee, eat paninis and spend too much money in the shop
What time are you going up? I was going to take a wander along for a coffee, so might come and cheer you on
miss_c
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Sit up! Genie has a habit of putting her head down sometimes after a jump, so I have to remember not to get too forward, especially jumping downhill!
Katie__Connie
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Yep defo sit up! and kick into everything and you'll be fine!! ENJOY!! =D