This is a picture of my pony and I at the our last show: http://i10.tinypic.com/2r7r0w9.jpg (copy and paste)
I was hoping someone could give me some pointers.
2006-11-25 13:27:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I'm guessing your horse is an Arabian...??? Not sure, I cant get a good look, but the tail and face look like it (maybe has some Quarter Horse in it) You look pretty good. BUT you do look like your reins are alittle bit tight. (It could be the was your horses lips are, and he/she could just have just open their mouth giving a different look to it.) You look like you are sticking your but up... Your back is dipped alittle....Your saddle pad looks like it needs to be refit, and you look to be alittle bit to 'bent' down for that small of a jump... HOWEVER.. You are looking forward and up!!!, You heels are in, and NOT flopping or out of place, Your horse looks to be responding well. CONGRATS!!!! Overall you look good!
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2006-11-25 13:37:27 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You look great. I would just want to release the pony's mouth more. You have a very short release on the pony's mouth, and you sould be doing a crest release.
You are very balanced with your horse, you have your heels down, and your looking where you are doing.
Your pony looks in great condition and it tucks very nicely. My only comment on the pony is that it looks bored. I might try to go up to higher fences. So long as your up to it.
Just my opinion
2006-11-25 21:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by hlhorsenaround 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You guys look great together. The only pointer I can give is to give your horse it's mouth ie put your hands more forward when going over the jump or lengthen your reins a bit.
2006-11-26 09:39:43 · answer #3 · answered by Horse crazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can not give you pointers but I did enjoy the picture. Very handsome horse. I do very much like to watch the jumping.
2006-11-25 21:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You pony is a cute, scopey, jumper, but I get the feeling that you are not releasing fully. I see you're doing an automatic release, but I'd suggest going back to a crest release until your seat is more independent. Make sure you're folding cleanly over his back, not perching to the fence, and also that you maintain a straight line from your elbow to his mouth.
2006-11-25 22:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by bayleaf 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fantastic. The only pointer I could add is try to maintain the line from bit to elbow. He does look Arabian because they all tend to jump a little hollow which is why it looks like you're holding him tight. I think your rein length looks great for him.
2006-11-25 22:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by emily 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the too much pressure on the mouth. Your horse is listening to you and should be looking ahead. Make sure you both are having fun! Good luck!
2006-11-26 14:16:49 · answer #7 · answered by haulinassnhaulinbull 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and your pony look like a good match. You should keep up the good work. It looks like you and pony have great timing together.
2006-11-25 21:32:16 · answer #8 · answered by Lori C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and your horse both have good form over the jump. By the set of your horses ears i can tell that he is listening to you as well as focusing on his job and enjoying it. Good luck and many blue ribbons to you!
2006-11-25 21:34:13 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You guys look like a great pair! Beautiful horse!
2006-11-25 21:36:40 · answer #10 · answered by horsegirl22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋