I fell =[

Feliche · 06-24-2008, 08:30 PM

Heya, she just didn't know! =) She does now, and she's been really nice, up-front and open minded. We're all concerned for the horse because that's our 'job' :P Sorry if I'm seeming like...I don't know, but I think we can 'give the reins some slack' now

If anything, I'd be a bit cranky with the owner because it is indeed hard on baby joints to jump. If you wanted to, you could mention offhand something like "I bet he'll be a great jumper some day, especially if people go easy on his joints while he's a baby

" Just totally friendly and non-accusational. But if you don't want to be involved that's fine too!

Oh yes and I'm sorry about your fall! Some of those just get you so bunged up and it isn't much fun. Feel better!

ridergirlx0x0 · 07-05-2008, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by imjustjoking22

what breed is he?

he's a draft/tb/paint cross

ridergirlx0x0 · 07-05-2008, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feliche

Heya, she just didn't know! =) She does now, and she's been really nice, up-front and open minded. We're all concerned for the horse because that's our 'job' :P Sorry if I'm seeming like...I don't know, but I think we can 'give the reins some slack' now

If anything, I'd be a bit cranky with the owner because it is indeed hard on baby joints to jump. If you wanted to, you could mention offhand something like "I bet he'll be a great jumper some day, especially if people go easy on his joints while he's a baby

" Just totally friendly and non-accusational. But if you don't want to be involved that's fine too!

Oh yes and I'm sorry about your fall! Some of those just get you so bunged up and it isn't much fun. Feel better!

=] thanks

sarahhowen · 07-05-2008, 06:48 AM

Damage done by riding a horse to young isn't always apparent at the time sometimes it takes years for it to show, I agree that as a 2 year old he shouldn't be jumping yet, even if he is physically strong enough (which I doubt) then he certainly isn't mentally strong enough and probably pretty unbalanced (could be the reason for his head going down after the jump) Babies should be allowed to be just that. Sorry that you fell and I do hope that you haven't hurt yourself.

ridergirlx0x0 · 07-05-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sarahhowen

Damage done by riding a horse to young isn't always apparent at the time sometimes it takes years for it to show, I agree that as a 2 year old he shouldn't be jumping yet, even if he is physically strong enough (which I doubt) then he certainly isn't mentally strong enough and probably pretty unbalanced (could be the reason for his head going down after the jump) Babies should be allowed to be just that. Sorry that you fell and I do hope that you haven't hurt yourself.

o yea thats def another reason why i dont feel comfortable riding him..... since he is very green, i think that i am a lil to much of a green rider *i've rode green horses before, but none as green as him* so i feel pretty shaky riding him, and he is pretty shaky, a little to shaky for me so yea

Gallop N Gal · 07-05-2008, 09:16 AM

*not going to get involved*

I hope you feel better soon! Go out and get some ice cream, it will make you feel better

ridergirlx0x0 · 07-05-2008, 09:18 AM

thanks =-] yea i feel better now.... we went to florida 2 days later, and i was pretty sore *driving 16 hours straight* and the day after this fall i got really bad sunburn, so put those 2 things together the drive was NOT fun but yea i survived =]

ApacheWarrior<3 · 07-05-2008, 09:22 AM

Umm, yeah. I'd have a talk with the owner. At this rate, he could end up permanently lame by 6. I've seen it happen too many times.

I actually know an Appendix QH that was lame by 6 because they were only jumping him cross rails at 3. Jumping is WAY too much for a little colt, and at 2, he should just be taking baby steps. w/t transitions, backing, etc.

ridergirlx0x0 · 07-05-2008, 02:48 PM

yea........ i actually thought of a question during church *haha* but i forget what it was..... hmm... if i remember i'll be sure to post it

HoofPrints11 · 07-05-2008, 05:34 PM

Head and neck injuries can be dangerous, if it's worse tommorow get it checked out. And for future reference when you fall and hit your head, wait for someone to assist you. =] But I'm glad in this case you didn't need any help!

I took a tumble on wenesday. You'll hurt tommorow, unfortunatly thats how things work. Advil is good for soreness. =]

07-05-2008, 09:16 AM	#26
Gallop N Gal Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Land O' Cheese Posts: 4,144 Images: 730 Blog Entries: 2	not going to get involved I hope you feel better soon! Go out and get some ice cream, it will make you feel better __________________ *It Takes More Muscles to Frown* ......Than to Smile!**

07-05-2008, 09:18 AM	#27
ridergirlx0x0 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,032 Images: 269 Blog Entries: 22	thanks =-] yea i feel better now.... we went to florida 2 days later, and i was pretty sore driving 16 hours straight and the day after this fall i got really bad sunburn, so put those 2 things together the drive was NOT fun but yea i survived =] __________________ you never no how much you loved something until you say goodbye Hunter/Eq Girl For Life!! proud leasee of an OTTB- Hay Tex! <3

07-05-2008, 02:48 PM	#29
ridergirlx0x0 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,032 Images: 269 Blog Entries: 22	yea........ i actually thought of a question during church haha but i forget what it was..... hmm... if i remember i'll be sure to post it __________________ you never no how much you loved something until you say goodbye Hunter/Eq Girl For Life!! proud leasee of an OTTB- Hay Tex! <3

07-05-2008, 05:34 PM	#30
HoofPrints11 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,890 Images: 44	Head and neck injuries can be dangerous, if it's worse tommorow get it checked out. And for future reference when you fall and hit your head, wait for someone to assist you. =] But I'm glad in this case you didn't need any help! I took a tumble on wenesday. You'll hurt tommorow, unfortunatly thats how things work. Advil is good for soreness. =] __________________ Enter the HGS September Horse Show!!! http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...ry-220503.html

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sarahhowen Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 391 Images: 48	Damage done by riding a horse to young isn't always apparent at the time sometimes it takes years for it to show, I agree that as a 2 year old he shouldn't be jumping yet, even if he is physically strong enough (which I doubt) then he certainly isn't mentally strong enough and probably pretty unbalanced (could be the reason for his head going down after the jump) Babies should be allowed to be just that. Sorry that you fell and I do hope that you haven't hurt yourself.

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ApacheWarrior<3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: southeast Georgia Posts: 767 Images: 2	Umm, yeah. I'd have a talk with the owner. At this rate, he could end up permanently lame by 6. I've seen it happen too many times. I actually know an Appendix QH that was lame by 6 because they were only jumping him cross rails at 3. Jumping is WAY too much for a little colt, and at 2, he should just be taking baby steps. w/t transitions, backing, etc.