Re: check out these amazing jumping photos

On Nov 19, 11:27=A0am, svleop...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 (Sue Leopold) wrote:
> cindi <allisonac...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > Thanks for all the input and opinions! =A0I'm sure you'll all think
I'm
> > a dumbass but I guess I might not be describing my relation****p with
>
> No, you are not a dumbass, you are just a very kind person who
> gets herself in trouble for being kind.
>
> > this girl as accurately as possible. =A0We are extremely close and she
> > has been almost like a daughter to me. =A0She is here 5 to 6 days per
> > week. =A0She babysits my son. =A0It will be very difficult on me to
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> > suddenly have her completely out of my life - I spend more time with
> > her than I do my own daughter, for the most part.
>
> <snip>
>
> I'm going to suggest some things and you can take them
> or leave them as you like.
>
> Cajole Abby into coming up to your place and giving a clinic.
> She knows and it will give you some extra tools for your
> toolbox.
>
> Institute a barn policy *now* If you want to jump you will
>
> 1) Do so in an English saddle and be able to ride
> in half-seat (jumping position) comfortably
>
> 2) Wear a helmet.
>
> You should be able to teach low-level jumping competently.
> It is hardly rocket science. :-) But there are methods to
> teaching it that you may not have been exposed to. I
> definetly think Abby could help you with it. JC also has
> the background to help - not sure if she has time or
> inclination to clinic though.
>
> And yes, I do love Rain. What a lovely horse.
>
> Sue
> svleop...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 addition to Sue's suggestions:

    NEVER (and that has been a policy at every instructional barn I've
ever been at), NEVER jump without an instructor present. That was
policy even if you owned the horse. I'm not sure how liability issues
play into this for the barn owner....

    Maureen