tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post342580074076265262..comments2024-03-29T06:50:02.941-07:00Comments on 'Fraidy Cat Eventing: MCTA : the running + jomping partemmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-58616696886046283052017-06-30T22:12:30.999-07:002017-06-30T22:12:30.999-07:00Just catching up now. I've learned to not take...Just catching up now. I've learned to not take many things to heart when it comes to volunteers and judges. Ya, sometimes they give good solid advice, but sometimes they can be really catty and make assumptions based off of how they see you ride/handle your horse in a short amount of time. I am sorry it didn't go as planned, but at the same time am proud of you both!! HE DID THE THING.Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-37196402377944958932017-06-29T15:50:09.926-07:002017-06-29T15:50:09.926-07:00I mean, duh. I just came back to this post for fu...I mean, duh. I just came back to this post for fun and am struck by how handsome Charlie looks in that last pic. So dreamy.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834098473974912416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-62498499059213704892017-06-29T14:15:48.961-07:002017-06-29T14:15:48.961-07:00Just now catching up. Sorry to hear about the wat...Just now catching up. Sorry to hear about the water, water issues are super sucky because they are so hard to train for. You can try covering a (bigger) depression in the ground with a tarp and filling it with water for training. And aiming for every puddle you can find when riding. Ugh, he will get his education soon enough. Congrats on finishing though, he thinks he did great and that is all that matters. (His drama though, HA!)appydoesdressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247747981543003242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-17790921880016361002017-06-29T12:48:31.844-07:002017-06-29T12:48:31.844-07:00yea it was annoying. i actually don't know if ...yea it was annoying. i actually don't know if they would have let me continue or not had that not been the end of the course (so we did in fact finish the entire course) - i tend to think they would have tho. the horse was safe, just green at the water. most starters around here are pretty great about letting E'd riders continue on so long as you're safe.emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-11941486817888407132017-06-29T12:47:41.339-07:002017-06-29T12:47:41.339-07:00lol right? like, the first time i jump judged was ...lol right? like, the first time i jump judged was actually at the MCTA's recognized event. and when they explained to volunteers what was expected, and what were the rules, they were pretty clear that ultimately it's the competitor's sport. and that we need to keep that in mind, especially if it's going to come down to a 'he said / she said' thing. exceptions being safety and abuse of horse, but otherwise keep the competitor in mind above all else. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-56739935297448585932017-06-29T12:46:25.036-07:002017-06-29T12:46:25.036-07:00thanks! definitely a positive experience all thing...thanks! definitely a positive experience all things considered!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-21204942519358122982017-06-29T12:44:47.581-07:002017-06-29T12:44:47.581-07:00yea that bank definitely seemed like it deserved a...yea that bank definitely seemed like it deserved a little respect. like, it wasn't big, and there were ways to kinda "cheat" on it.... but at the same time, banks are one of the holy trinity of cross country distinguishing it from all the other jumping sports. so i felt it deserved some care and proper riding. if we have enough "easy" bank experiences like the above, he'll be ready to tackle combos in no time! emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-11166263820337762262017-06-29T12:43:21.001-07:002017-06-29T12:43:21.001-07:00thanks! i hope next time goes a little better haha...thanks! i hope next time goes a little better haha, tho we'll probably still have trouble at the water. oh well! he'll figure it out eventually!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-63038858482819137812017-06-29T12:42:54.969-07:002017-06-29T12:42:54.969-07:00thanks it really was super fun!!!thanks it really was super fun!!!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-52059881915630686942017-06-29T12:40:36.172-07:002017-06-29T12:40:36.172-07:00Frustrating. This is why I love event derbies. Jud...Frustrating. This is why I love event derbies. Judges are like "if you're safe you can continue." It's great for learning. Stupid jump judge.nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08290914277204973015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-18584481707604880712017-06-29T12:17:28.907-07:002017-06-29T12:17:28.907-07:00I jump judged at a local event last weekend and we...I jump judged at a local event last weekend and we were encouraged to be lenient with our EV60 (2') riders. It's not 1*, jump judge, stopping at water isn't a cardinal sin. Chillax already.Firnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805076661186739474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-43400604947326117642017-06-29T08:53:46.213-07:002017-06-29T08:53:46.213-07:00Not a fan of that TD at all! But all in all, it lo...Not a fan of that TD at all! But all in all, it looked like great course and so glad you 2 had another positive experience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-76670796100165247152017-06-29T06:55:50.865-07:002017-06-29T06:55:50.865-07:00"riders are often so caught up in the moment ... "riders are often so caught up in the moment that they don't actually know what their horses are doing"<br /><br />Wow. That line gets me all kind of hot under the collar.<br /><br />I'm going to agree that the bank was totally trying to trick you into thinking it was NBD even though it was hiding a pretty good downhill grade.<br /><br />Does seem like it was an awesome show regardless of the judge/TD/water refusal. For what it's worth, Aria would be refusing all over the place too.SpanishWalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003578056572686242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-65478905522097827942017-06-29T03:15:16.420-07:002017-06-29T03:15:16.420-07:00Sounds frustrating with the refusals and the E, bu...Sounds frustrating with the refusals and the E, but I'm happy you enjoyed the experience and that you're making progress with him at least. Good luck for next time!Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169356458758529349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-63259595745387804682017-06-28T19:21:51.602-07:002017-06-28T19:21:51.602-07:00Wooooow. I am twitching in annoyance just reading ...Wooooow. I am twitching in annoyance just reading about that comment by the TD. That pushes one or two of my personal mental buttons.<br /><br />Aside from that - sounds like you had a great time, and go Charlie!Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085093380428847252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-4984466592022356402017-06-28T17:45:36.486-07:002017-06-28T17:45:36.486-07:00Yea the triple bar option definitely looked super ...Yea the triple bar option definitely looked super tempting and fun - perfect for schooling. I think Charlie is really close to being able to do something like that too, but considering he's seen very few down banks in his life and none before in competition, playing it safe felt like the better choice. Next time tho!!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-44034083377215074342017-06-28T17:43:38.272-07:002017-06-28T17:43:38.272-07:00Thanks! Charlie is glad Carmen agrees haha, that w...Thanks! Charlie is glad Carmen agrees haha, that water was highly suspicious! We will figure that part out tho, all in good time emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-1875667171808255072017-06-28T17:42:54.475-07:002017-06-28T17:42:54.475-07:00He is SO BRAVE!! And it's making me brave agai...He is SO BRAVE!! And it's making me brave again too! Definitely a fun day :Demmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-87023409933477856572017-06-28T17:40:55.835-07:002017-06-28T17:40:55.835-07:00Sorry about the "E." At least the rest o...Sorry about the "E." At least the rest of the day was successful. I love all the jump options; so many choices and opportunities to pick what works best for your horse. I would have skipped that triple bar too, though it would be fun to school. Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-46325053892444970842017-06-28T16:58:36.978-07:002017-06-28T16:58:36.978-07:00It's obvious to me that there were crocodiles ...It's obvious to me that there were crocodiles hiding under that water and Charlie ws just trying to save you. Carmen is in agreement with his analysis. :D<br />But what a good boy for going in - it's obvious that he trusts you. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-12272466815035376582017-06-28T15:43:14.627-07:002017-06-28T15:43:14.627-07:00Look how brave he is!! You two look like you were ...Look how brave he is!! You two look like you were having fun, well minus the water but as you said that will come. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-80844638460834289722017-06-28T13:34:24.388-07:002017-06-28T13:34:24.388-07:00well the judge can say whatever she wants after sh...well the judge can say whatever she wants after she's eliminated a rider. there's no rules saying you can't speak once you're not technically competing anymore! i personally simply have an extreme aversion to *anyone* offering me unsolicited advice. like, anyone haha.emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-5193970294496171192017-06-28T13:20:27.601-07:002017-06-28T13:20:27.601-07:00Also, big no no for the judge to offer advice!Also, big no no for the judge to offer advice!Stanthehorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15804787123319580400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-76870659498485752862017-06-28T13:18:23.189-07:002017-06-28T13:18:23.189-07:00You are totally right that as long as there is no ...You are totally right that as long as there is no backward motion and you do not reproach an obstacle of zero height it is not a refusal. Also, "schooling" the water is allowed so you are correct there. I dealt with this at a show I worked at, and the rider even declared it out loud but I still had to reassure the JJ it was allowed. Stanthehorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15804787123319580400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-35041928280872836132017-06-28T11:24:18.420-07:002017-06-28T11:24:18.420-07:00yea he's just so good. he's definitely fee...yea he's just so good. he's definitely feeling prepared and confident for anything size-wise that BN has to offer. now i just gotta do my job in preparing him for all the other 'xc' stuff that isn't just plain jumping lolemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.com