WHT May 2009 Stadium Jumping Novice

Kartoum, age 14, purebred Arabian, at his very first Horse Trial, Novice level. One month of training after being a trail horse his entire life! Stadium Jumping on Day 2. Saddle slips back around the 3rd jump, then can even see the saddle flapping. Poor guy! Treated him w/ heating pads, liniment, etc.... Fortunately he was OK for XC the next day. And made sure the saddle was VERY tight. Rider is an accomplished Show Jumper, but getting back to her true passion of Eventing. Positive comments and constructive criticism welcome.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• arabian horse
• purebred arabian
• show jumping
• horse trail
• woodside horse trials
• horse jumping
• arabian jumping
• golden cross
• stadium jumping
• 3-day eventing
• horse park at woodside

[movinon5]

The rider actually looks more nervous then the horse which is intresting cause its an Arabian, lol.

No but seriously, beautiful horse that looks like he knows what he's doing.

[cll1007]

You're aboslutely right! He's a very bold horse, never refuses a thing, very opinionated. :-)

[QueenDressage]

You look so great! :) But I noticed...is your helmet undone?

[cll1007]

I'm not sure! It wasn't me riding- it's a friend of mine. Hmmm, I'll have to look at the original video as it's clearer.

[Seleuce]

@movinon5 Arabians rarely have a nervous nature. They are frisky and spirited more often then not, big difference! Among no other breed I met so many brave ones. They are only nervous when handled the wrong way. Thoroughbreds are often nervous creatures, so are some Spanish and some German jumper breeds (Hannoveraner). Gorgeous, though! :)

[rider2298]

Way to keep your rein short!! You did great!! U looked perfect together!

[sophieisfabulus]

Woodside Horse Park? I love that place!!!! 

[XsocratX]

beautiful horse !!

[Saence]

That reallllly sucks :O Then wtf whats the point its suppose to be the fastest clean round or fastest time put together I suppose. Gah that bites.

[cll1007]

YES, but perhaps this is only true at certain levels. This one was Novice, so I assume it will also be true for Beginner Novice. I'd need to read the rules for the other levels. :)