[MissCita]

Originally Posted by Sonny-Dee-Girl

See, that was actually the answer I was looking for. I always wonder if I look too tall on my horse. I know for western I am fine, but for jumping, I was worried my size might throw her off. You don't look too big for your mare. We are about the same size. This is making me much more comfortable.

I'm glad we can be such help! It's definately different for me to jump her then a horse that fits me properly. I REALLY have to watch my upper body with her because if I fold too much or loose my balance forward I can inhibit her shoulder, my head could be right above hers if I wanted it to be!

That said it took some figuring out but it's working out perfectly now! We've jumped to 4' clear in a high jump competition! You don't even think about it being almost taller then your horse until after you've gone over it. It's been very beneficial for my riding too, I feel much more secure when I jump and just generally ride other horses, mostly because they all fit my leg way better then Cita does!