First video of me jumping Shamus

This is the first video of me riding my own horse...so be kind. This is me riding my big, and frequently lazy (I love him anyway), Percheron/ TB cross. Please no nasty remarks...thay will only be deleted. Constructive criticism from those knowledgeable enough to give it is welcome.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Horse
• jumping
• Percheron
• TB
• thoroughbred
• draft
• cross
• hunter
• jumper
• warmblood
• shire
• clydesdale
• belgian
• canter
• fun

[michazel1973]

The saddle I used in this video was a collegiate with the gullet system - it worked fine fitting him, but I did not get the close contact I get with my 2003 Tad Coffin. And the T C  fits his withers fine also. Older T C saddles have a wide tree...new ones are different I think though. I have to say though...many people have ridden him with all different types of saddles and there has never been a problem.

[XxXPrincessCherryXxX]

he doesnt look lazy, it pisses me off at least you can get your horse to canter, mine wont and i have to stick a fuckin 3 foot jumps, coz she so lazy, but i think your a great rider (:!

[michazel1973]

Thanks...he has gotten better...best of luck with your horse..

[michazel1973]

I already sent one to your email.

[hunterjumpergurlie]

i didnt kno u could jump drafts! i was always told that i couldnt jump my balck friesian/percheron x cuz all drafts r top heavy!well u my dear r living proof that u can!btw,hes gorgeousssss!nd u 2 make a great pair!

[michazel1973]

Thanks...it took some time...but yes they can. I had alot of help from my trainers..best wishes with your horse.

[Quarterhorsez]

what size tree do you use on him for that english saddle?

[neffa101]

Yes he is lazy and the canter goes no were:) your lower leg swings nawn stop and your uper body tilts forward alot around corners. Who cares? Your learning one step at a time that's all you can do then things will fall in place...work with out strips is good but hard work grate for balance! x

[beccah7101]

taken on my bday :)

[tedoloverbaby]

ok who cares how she rode the horse if your giving advice to someone that already has a trainer your the one who needs some advice and here is some SHUUT UP

[glengarron]

Who ever said to grip with your knee is wrong. Consistent contact through the thigh, a soft and supple knee and contact throughout the lower leg. More important than a jammed down heel is where the leg is at the girth (Stirrup leather perpendicular to the ground) is more important than a heel down. NEVER grip your knee. Grippng at the knee will cause you to pivot at the knee, thus throwing your lower leg back and then often causing a "jumping ahead" of the horse movement.

[Marishka301285]

so cute!!!! :) good work ;D