Bruce and Rapport Jumping 4 ft. 6 in. - August 10, 2007

Rapport and I have been working at increasing our personal best jump height over the past several months. Finally, we decided to go for my goal for this summer: 4'-6". In this video clip, we start at 4'-3", then raise it to 4'-5". Finally we try 4'-6". But on attempt #1, Rapport catches a leg on the cavaletti positioned 2 strides before the fence and I bailed, lest we end up as candidates for the "Horse Jumping Gone Wrong" video. We then try our second attempt. Watch the video to see if we make it!

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Sports

Tags:

• Bruce
• Lamb
• Rapport
• equestrian
• horse
• jumping
• gone
• wrong

[HighFlyingJumper]

Hi,

Just some tips on the riders form, because it is a little loose and is hurting the horses preformance. You tend to throw your entire upper body at the fence and throw away all contact, and I totally understand getting anxious and "trying to help the horse jump" I show 1.40metres, 4'6, but try and keep still and just follow the horse and support with your body instead of throwing away what you have, have a nice fluid motion. :) just some tips! try them :)

[wbrucelamb]

Good observation. A bad habit I developed when I was growing up in order to keep me from jabbing my pony with a double scissor bit mid-jump! My daughter has been having me work on better form over fences for the past year. As 4'6" has become easier and easier, I think my form is becoming better. At least my daughter is nagging me less! :-)

[gypsyeventer]

nice job !

[wbrucelamb]

Thanks. Got him over 5' about a month ago. No video, but got a still shot of the achievement. Next goal is 5'4"!

[horsegal913]

well you should still go to the jump if you knocked down the 1st one your gonna teach your horse to refuse

[wbrucelamb]

I considered that potential -- but knowing that I wasn't getting into a very challenging fence with proper striding, I felt it was best to bail. And it has worked -- he'll jump anything I take him towards (within reason). As long as he trusts me that I'm not going to take him into anything that he can't handle, we get along fine. In all the jumping we did this summer, the only thing he refused was a 2' drop into a foot of water -- so we're going to build a water jump now so we can practice!

[milliesos]

well done. I just think you need to keep them hands and elbos still

[hackamore]

I really want to jump 4' someday and as another adult male rider, you are an inspiration to me!

[kat100283]

Try not to throw your hands at him, otherwise gorgeous horse

[showjumperluvr4]

ur elbows are like flying all around, i know u want a release but keep it steady and quiet.

[MichaelJs1luv96]

He's amazing my horse Foxtrot would be to lazy to jump that Amazing Job!!!!!!!!

[juliecoolyful]

i love how he grunts at take off and landing! it's really cute

[chloesocool]

the 2nd one was your fault you were ahead but i still like your vid

[pinkcb71997]

WOW YOUR AMAZING !!

[horsegaldressage]

Your horse is beautiful,

So honest too!

[supperbubbles]

AMAZING

[ride4evahorses]

i think he/she is a great jumper.