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Originally posted by KiwiJuice08
I'm definitely excited to get on the team! I can't wait to be back in the saddle on a regular basis :-) There is nothing like the feeling of being on top of a 1,200 lb animal while it's soaring over 6 foot fences...although I don't think I'll be doing much of that at school - I think they stick more to the hunters (3-3.5 ft usually) than the fast paced jumpers, but we'll see!
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Well, I'm running a little late on the horse discussion, but I had to add this! I've always wanted to jump, be it hunter or jumper, but all I've ever owned are Tennessee Walking Horses--show Walking Horses, I mean--and you don't do anything (and I mean anything!) that might throw their action and consistency in their gaits off. But I know exactly what you mean about the "feeling" of soaring, even though mine is a different type. To me, there's nothing in the world like being on a REAL performance TWH. Your booty is only about two or three feet off the ground, you can see the horse's entire leg about four feet off the ground, including the top of the foot (chain, package, and all), from the saddle, and you have to keep your body back so you don't get popped in the face with that deep-shaking head. It's like straddling a rocket with all that power, although it's the most beautiful thing to me. Nothing on earth like it!
Ok, I'll stop waxing romantic about my Walking Horses. Back to your regularly scheduled thread.
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