Well friends, it’s here. The video of the hardest thing I’ve ever done (because I’ve not yet finished my PhD). In the time I’ve had to reflect, I’ve thought a lot about this ride, and I know that there were plenty of flaws in my riding that contributed to our end. I hope that we can address my issues and Murray’s before WSS this month!
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Zen and the Art of Baby Horse Management 
He’s got the zoomies AND the spookies!
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We are masters of “regulating” our speed. 500 mpm – trot a fence – 500 mpm. I bet it’s super good for our legs….
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He looks so great and locked on between fences and then nopes the fence. So annoying!! I love the slow-motion recap of the fall, though. 🙂
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The slow motion recap of the fall seriously made my day. And isn’t that funny? Usually he’s locked on TO the fences and scared BETWEEN them. Hopefully next time we reach a happier medium.
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Man, you hung in there like a champ! I would have given up way earlier.
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Thanks Lauren! It felt WAY worse than it looks. I feel like a sissy for coming off now but whatever, it happened. Redemption will be sweet.
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He likes to GO, that is for sure! Look at that boy gallop! Fingers are crossed for a better outing 🙂
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Wowza! He has quite the gallop and serious noodle moments but your lower leg is ROCK SOLID!! You gave him a very supportive ride and I’m exhausted just watching. My previous horse had some similar antics, and a friend suggested using a neck strap for XC and it was super helpful.
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You know I have now bought and lost TWO NECK STRAPS!!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE FOR! The next one I get is going to be NEON PINK so I will never lose it again.
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He’s a galloping machine! And total props to you my friend for sticking it out and riding it out. 🙂
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He looks like he’s having so much fun and then he just NOPES at the fences. Silly baby horse! Kudos to you for riding it out!
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phew that looks exhausting! i can’t believe you stuck the landing – my legs would have been jelly by that point! seriously tho – looks like all the pieces for a nice round exist in there! good luck and hope your plan for smoothing it all out pays dividends at your next show!
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There was a lot of great riding in there!
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Kuge kudos to you lady, I think that you really made the best of the situation! Your ability to stick with him and keep the momentum is really something.
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You did much better than I would have! I likely would have taken the walk of shame after the first big spook! At least you managed to land on your feet? Hope you weren’t hurt. 😦
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Nothing but my ego. 😉
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