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I'd be terrified.

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#1 ·


What on earth? I would seriously love to know what is going through you head when you're cantering up to a jump that big. I would be so terrified... I'd probably shut my eyes.







And a not so lucky one, but a nice shot:

 
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#11 ·
the first jump in the course is always scary (for me at least) but once you get over that one the adrenaline starts and then it just feels like you're flying the whole time. tis incredible. jumping = <3333

oh, and cross country the adrenaline starts the second you're out of the starting box and you're moving so quickly the majority of the time that you don't really have enough time to be scared :]
 
#13 ·
keep in mind too that these riders didn't go from jumping 2"6 to 5"6 in a day! It takes YEEEEEARS of jumping gradually higher and higher to get to this level. Plus one of the harder things about getting to this level is finding a horse that is able to do that height. I'd bet that they've jumped A LOT of 4'6ish jumps before they found one competitive enough to go higher. Plus, most jumpers are concerned more about the approach to the jump rather then the jump itself.

Although, I did walk a grand prix course the other day and yikes! those jumps ARE big!
 
#16 ·
OMG!!! Holy COW!! Scary!! I think that is a selfish thing to put your horse through for your glory. I enjoy watching the jumping but much over 4 feet is crazy if you ask me. Sorry, just my 2 cents.. Oh, and no I dont jump only for fun or if I have to, so my opinion isn't realy worth much, but those pictures took my breath away.
 
#17 ·
Remember, these riders progressed one step at a time to get to the levels they are at now. They trained higher and higher and higher - so that now, these heights are nothing to them.

And, they are on extremely powerful, well bred animals with the abillity to do those heights.

It is scarey to us, because we are low level riders and don't train at those heights.
 
#18 ·
I'm sure it didn't happen overnight, but....still leaves me thinking, "What the heck?". I get the heights, but what about the severe consequences if they stumble before that jump and land in that brick pit?? Why would you expose you and your beautiful animal to such a potentially deadly accident???
 
#20 ·
Same can be said about any sport.

These animals are bred to do what they do. Most riders you see compeating, aren't on their own horses. They are on clients horses who are paying them to ride them.

Cycle of a sport. Name, money, breeding rights. Carreer's.

Easy to judge and point finger, when you aren't at those levels. Those animals are highly well taken care of, with the best treatments and management. These horses are their bread and butter, not disposable.

Again, easy to point fingers when you aren't in that circle to see for yourself and experience for yourself.
 
#23 ·
On a lighter note, I commend all of the athletes (horses and riders) who jump. All I was trying to get across is that there is alot of added danger that is only there for the wow factor. Not pointing fingers at these athletes, maybe the owners or the money people that want to make it more and more breathtaking to draw more and more money. I have seen a few wrecks that could have been avoided had there just been the jump and not the pits etc... Please accept my appology if I came off as dogging the athletes. I did not mean to come off that way.
 
#26 ·
I know the walls are usually made of cardboard. I was talking about the moats and pits etc before and after the walls. Anyway, I will stay out of this as it is not my forte and again I didn't mean to offend. Only voicing my opinion. That is what happens in a forum, isn't it??
 
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