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Post by maximum on May 3, 2008 15:39:07 GMT
The ODE I was planning for 24th has been cancelled  There is however xc training at a BE course on the sunday so not sure wether to go or not, its only 2' 6" for the intro height but having not done any xc for 4 years and max never having done any real ones I am like oooooooh!! ridiculous I know but we were only going to do a 2 ft course! My OH points out 6 inches is not that much(well not when its jumps eh dear?) and I know he is right but oooooooooooooh!! I should go shouldn't I? |
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Post by shearer on May 3, 2008 16:01:38 GMT
Yeah go for it! If you get there and think it's too much for him or he's struggling then you don't have to do it?
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Post by abi on May 3, 2008 16:09:54 GMT
hmm, think of the xc jump as poles the same width and height. if you think about it, max probably jumps that big naturally, but xc fences can look a lot more daunting. what height was he jumping before? is he generally bold and brave or more weary? its hard to say because so much of this depends on his personality, if hes naturally more weary (like mine!) id say start tiny and build up slowly as both of your confidences grow. However, if hes sensible but forward and bolder, he will probs be fine! i feel the same, i could get to one local hunter trial this season, and typically it was the only one that was cancelled! so we went for a gallop along the beach instead  x |
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Post by racaille on May 3, 2008 18:40:11 GMT
Well, of course you've got to go, if only to prove to the OH that six inches is nothing to shout about! ;D
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Post by haffyfan on May 3, 2008 18:57:37 GMT
Go for it maxie...you know you want to really...
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Post by kateflashy on May 3, 2008 18:58:55 GMT
most definatly go do what i do and think of it in cm its only 80cm not hing really
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Post by duckles on May 3, 2008 19:05:39 GMT
Go for it- Max is a big horse, 80cms is small, your a geat rider, its a training day not a competition- you will absolutely love it and would be kicking yourself if you don't go. I remember a guy telling me years ago when I was nervous of this hugh and I mean hugh log over coffin on a cross country course - that a horses stride at a gallop is 12 feet and he'd hardly notice the jump. (I think it was 12 feet) I used to always find that a helpful thought. Mind you I know ifs a bit different with a young horse but the difference between 70 and 80cm will mean noting to him
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Post by Blonde Donkey on May 3, 2008 19:28:15 GMT
go on it will be good for both of you, you'll probably really enjoy it and forget how big the fences are
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Post by Maes Seren on May 3, 2008 20:02:04 GMT
Go for it!!! ;D ;D ;D
Tell you what, ill make a deal with you ... you take Max and jump the 2ft6 and ill pop Gem over a cross pole! (She hasnt jumped since december, and last time i jumped i came a cropper and ended up in A&E)
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Post by fimacg on May 4, 2008 7:54:59 GMT
Go for it, practive jumping a couple of hay bales in the mean time, they are about the same height and a bit more solid to look at than poles
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Post by maximum on May 4, 2008 20:37:15 GMT
hmm, think of the xc jump as poles the same width and height. if you think about it, max probably jumps that big naturally, but xc fences can look a lot more daunting. what height was he jumping before? is he generally bold and brave or more weary? its hard to say because so much of this depends on his personality, if hes naturally more weary (like mine!) id say start tiny and build up slowly as both of your confidences grow. However, if hes sensible but forward and bolder, he will probs be fine! i feel the same, i could get to one local hunter trial this season, and typically it was the only one that was cancelled! so we went for a gallop along the beach instead x Abi its not that I have a problem with the height or my own confidence, didnt mean it to come across that way,I have ridden in 3'6" xc BUT Max has never done any ever and very little jumping all in all. I simply dont want to overface him too soon. but what you say it totally spot on !!!! |
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Post by maximum on May 4, 2008 20:38:34 GMT
 Go for it!!! ;D ;D ;D Tell you what, ill make a deal with you ... you take Max and jump the 2ft6 and ill pop Gem over a cross pole! (She hasnt jumped since december, and last time i jumped i came a cropper and ended up in A&E) ;D ;D ;D ok its a deal!!! need to have photos to prove it!
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Post by Maes Seren on May 4, 2008 20:58:25 GMT
Ok, its going to be more difficult than i thought (took gem into parkway today to work around the XC fences which were used for the stage 3 exam (no where near up to height though!) and she tried to buck me off at the thought of possibly jumping them  Need photos of you jumping etc too, and yes ill pounce on some unsuspecting friend with a camera!!! ;D |
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Post by abi on May 6, 2008 16:18:43 GMT
hmm, think of the xc jump as poles the same width and height. if you think about it, max probably jumps that big naturally, but xc fences can look a lot more daunting. what height was he jumping before? is he generally bold and brave or more weary? its hard to say because so much of this depends on his personality, if hes naturally more weary (like mine!) id say start tiny and build up slowly as both of your confidences grow. However, if hes sensible but forward and bolder, he will probs be fine! i feel the same, i could get to one local hunter trial this season, and typically it was the only one that was cancelled! so we went for a gallop along the beach instead x Abi its not that I have a problem with the height or my own confidence, didnt mean it to come across that way,I have ridden in 3'6" xc BUT Max has never done any ever and very little jumping all in all. I simply dont want to overface him too soon. but what you say it totally spot on !!!! my firs thought there is that if you're a confident rider, he will pick up on it and be a lot braver, so you would probably be fine, but its a gamble because nobody wants to lose confidence, be it their own or their horse's! i'd say go for it, you're confident, and if its training there will be other horses in case you do find a lead helpful, and you can always take it slow and just jump what you feel happy with, im sure! x |
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Post by maximum on May 6, 2008 17:14:48 GMT
I have sent off the form so heres hoping a get a place!! I now am really looking forward to it so I really hope I do not often you would get the chance to go round a BE course!!
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Post by Maes Seren on May 6, 2008 21:42:13 GMT
Good luck Maxi! ;D
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Post by maximum on May 9, 2008 21:00:03 GMT
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Post by kateflashy on May 11, 2008 6:32:29 GMT
good luck looks a nice place
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Post by Blonde Donkey on May 11, 2008 11:01:47 GMT
hope you get in looks like a fab course
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Post by chiefsmyboy on May 12, 2008 20:49:08 GMT
oh wow best of luck, you'll both have a great time. Looking forward to seeing the pics.
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Post by maximum on May 22, 2008 16:30:53 GMT
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Post by Maes Seren on May 22, 2008 19:33:22 GMT
Saturday? Ohhhhhh ... good luck!!!! I think i still owe pics, if alls going well tomorrow i might get my friend to just get a couple of pics, if not will be after the weekend im afriad! ;D
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Post by maximum on May 23, 2008 7:46:16 GMT
my time is 1.30!!! photographer is coming yay! got 3 sets of batteries lol!
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Post by kitcat on May 23, 2008 10:32:17 GMT
Good luck, have a blast and I will enjoy reading all about it (and looking at the piccies of course)
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Post by aimee on May 23, 2008 11:13:19 GMT
wooo can't wait for pictures!! Have fun!
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