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Sparky

This is Sparky my pony, I've had him for about 3 years now and I love him!

Submitted by: Haley L.

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Duration: 02:57

Categories: Riding and driving, Horse humor, Horses at play

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Your horse looks a little loose. Make sure that you are counting your strides before the jump and keep your reigns shorter. When you are jumping you should be looking to the next jump instead of at the ground. If you ever lost you balance you'll fall where you're looking... so if you are looking at the ground thats where you will end up! Pretty good form it just needs a little work :)

Ericka, Bangor, ME
Posted: 1/27/2012 5:28:48 AM

I like Sparky :) Cute. But I think you are staying out of your seat too much... A half seat means to use half your seat (hense the name..) So you shouldnt be completly out of your seat in the canter. Also, you are two pointing too too early and you keep it for too long. I would shorten the reins a tad and focus less on staying out of your seat. You dont need to come out of the seat going over the jump either. you should only be bent in the saddle, keeping contact with the saddle. If you are on his shoulders too early he could dodge the jump and you will go flying over his head(this happened to me before). The reason for maybe rising when he is going over the jump is to go with him, not lead him over the jump. Pretty good video, ride safe :)

Samantha, hanover, IL
Posted: 12/14/2011 9:46:54 AM

hey that was good, but when u canter u need to keep ur reins shorter and ur hands higher. ur reins were too long, and ur horse's head was way too low. just make ur reins shorter, hands UP!!!

Blake, blah la la, KY
Posted: 12/7/2011 5:24:35 PM

Well you look like a pretty good rider. AWESOME RELEASE!!!! But, I couldn't tell if you had a martingale or a tie down on your pony. If it was a tie down...NEVER jump in tie downs, your horse could fall. If it is a martingale, it is too tight.
Other than that, great ride. :D O and I had trouble with the "holding your 2-pont too long too"

Olivia, Columbus, GA
Posted: 11/27/2011 6:29:51 PM