So I got brave and bill had her third "jumping" session. She started poorly though when she took off over a little fence about two metres early and took a real flier. I was scared by this and she frightened herself a little bit too I think. But with a slower approach she learned that it's a lot easier to get right to the base and pop over.
I worked really hard on staying out of her way as much as possible and never catching her mouth and I feel like this was the most relaxed session she has had because I didn't get in her way. Every so often she would pop over a fence and I would be like yup there is a some real power here.
She was at all phased by the fences in whatever form they appeared, though they were all tiny. Soon she was trotting in, doing a tiny half canter stride and popping over the fence and cantering away really kindly and relaxed. I was pretty happy she was placing herself more at the base because she loves the long take-off and I want to knock that on the head quickly.
Still I couldn't have been happier with her. Now I really need to start getting her out and about more, have one jumping session a week and have her ready to stat next season :)
Hey there .....good looking jump shots. Good to know the power is there.....might even see you both at HOY in a few years. Am keen to know how you went this year. I know what you mean about the dust. Wasn't it shocking!!!. I was watching the show hunter and working hunter rounds and had to leave because the dust was getting under my contacts. I have never been before and boy its one serious horsey environment with wicked shopping. I came home with a few good bargains so was thrilled. Hope you enjoyed your time and look forward to reading all about it
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