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So while I am sitting her thinking about when I get to ride again I have thought of trying my hand at eventing. New horse, why not try a new discipline! I think Maple would really enjoy it. Anybody on here is who events willing to give me some tips and advice for getting in to evetning? I have a trainer, and I have no plans on going to XC or evetns with out her. My basic experense that would be useful in eventing is, I can jump! I have done western dressage (I school flat work very regularly though). So ya that is all. XC is very new to me, but it looks like loads of fun. |
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Ah, that's so fun! I'm not an eventer, but I've ridden cross country a few times (going on Sunday!) and it's SO fun. The horses love it- being in an open field, jumping natural objects, long stretches of gallops. Best of luck on your journey! |
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Yay, another eventer! :D My only tip is be brave. Trust your horse, and have confidence in yourself. If youve got a hard course, go for it. Text your limits. It gets scary, and it gets hard. I know what I'm saying sounds crazy, but until you and you're horse trust each other, you won't win. :) You'll do great! |
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FirstLightFarms said:
Ah, that's so fun! I'm not an eventer, but I've ridden cross country a few times (going on Sunday!) and it's SO fun. The horses love it- being in an open field, jumping natural objects, long stretches of gallops. Best of luck on your journey!
Cross Country looks like so mucn fun. That is kind of why I want to give it a go. |
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Misty Streams said:
Yay, another eventer! :D My only tip is be brave. Trust your horse, and have confidence in yourself. If youve got a hard course, go for it. Text your limits. It gets scary, and it gets hard. I know what I'm saying sounds crazy, but until you and you're horse trust each other, you won't win. :) You'll do great!
Thank you! |
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Make sure you focus evenly on both jumping phases when practicing but always always always give dressage more practice hours. No matter how perfect it is at home when you go out and the nerves hit you and your horse things can go south. My friends and I have learned that the hard way haha Also, find school horse trials, combined training or schooling jumper shows before going rated :D |
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Montova Acres said:
Make sure you focus evenly on both jumping phases when practicing but always always always give dressage more practice hours. No matter how perfect it is at home when you go out and the nerves hit you and your horse things can go south. My friends and I have learned that the hard way haha Also, find school horse trials, combined training or schooling jumper shows before going rated :D
Thank you! I defiantly am use to having a great pattern at home but then forgetting how to ride at show. I have fucked so many horsemanship and equitation patterns haha. Do they have schooling versions of events? I would love to go to one, I just have never heard of them. |
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Yep! They are called schooling horse trials (all 3 phases but no point accumulated for clubs etc) and combined trainings (dressage and show jumping)!! They are LOADS of fun and riders of all experience levels come out to enjoy them. It's a lot different than the rated circuits.
There are tons where I live (in Texas) and I'm sure they are all over the US! I'd be happy to help you find some :D |
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Invest in a good pair of cross country boots and leg cooling gel (make sure it's FEI legal though!). I recommend gel over clay as there is debate that clay can actually insulate heat if kept on too long. Definitely do your research. Your horse will thank you :) Make sure you're feeding to accommodate the strenuous work. Electrolytes are good for horses after cross country. Your trainer should be able guide you on this, if you even have to make any adjustments to your horse's diet at all. |
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I event and its super fun and very rewarding, glad to see someone else giving it a go! My advice for a newbie is to take it slow. Cross country can be overwhelming for some horses and asks questions that they don't see anywhere else. But if you have a trainer they can help you navigate those challenges. I also can't emphasize enough how important your brakes are out in the open. Lots of people get run away with or are on the verge of being run away with because they haven't practiced sending the horse on at the gallop and then bringing them back safely and effectively. If you can control the pace, then sometimes that's half the battle on lower level courses. |
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