So, I get that we're a little premature to be talking about this...But I'm just going to jump into it anyway.
This is something I've been thinking about for a while, and desperately wanted to jump into THIS season, but clearly it just isn't going to happen... I think when Jimmy comes back to "work" we are going to start....*drum roll* EVENTING.
Keep in mind, that I've been a hunter/jumper rider for 13 years, and I love it more than anything, but the hunter/jumpers just aren't a good fit for Jimmy and I. I've jumped "out" of the divisions I'd be able to show Jimmy in because I did the Jr/AO (4'6") when I was younger, so I can't do the 3' money classes with him due to that AND I'm a PRO now so I can't actually be in ANY money classes in the h/j world....unless they're Prix's. I love Jimmy....but let's be real here. Hahaha.
So I've gone to watch on mini-event, and I'm going to the "Big Barrington" event in a few weeks to watch with some fellow IHO friends and although I understand little to none about dressage tests and scoring...I get the concept, and let's be honest, Jimmy and I can really jump so 2 out of 3 of the events we will be more than okay at.
Because of his leg situation, I don't think I ever want to do more than 3' on him competitively. 3'3" would really be pushing it. We'll see how strong he comes back (hopefully stronger than ever!) but the fact that I will be able to do money classes, try something new, and do something I'm almost 100% certain Jimmy will excel in kind of makes it a no-brainer. My mom still has the firm belief that eventing is the devil's sport and I'm surely going to kill myself, or Jim. I'm pretty confident we can handle the 3' derby-style jumps on turf...since they're even less intimidating than the hunter derby jumps we did at Fields and Fences last summer. Jimmy absolutely had a blast at that hunter derby, (t00 much fun....he was hauling @$$) and clearly enjoyed it still the second day when we did the same course in the Training Jumpers at 2'9" and was 2nd of 20 -- all the others were very seasoned jumpers or equitation horses, who were really in it to win it, and this little 4 year old Heinz 57 mutt of a horse comes in and whips their pants off. God Bless Jimmy Choo.
So what do you think? Good decision? Bad decision? Jess, you've gone off the deep end decision? Tell me your thoughts. I wanna know!!
6 comments:
Oh for Pete's sake... seriously? The "devil's sport?" Make me laugh! BBowen and I have been discussing your unhealthy attachment to the h/j world! C'mon over... you will so surprised about what you will learn about your horse.. and yourself.. by "jumping in the deep end!"
Hehe. I'm so assuming this is the one and only "eventrider" ;-) And yes, I'm excited. I think it's going to be a good move for us.
I say go for it! I've been xc schooling a handful of times, and it's a blast! It wasn't nearly as nerve-wracking as I used to think, haha. He likes hacking out and jumping? I say it's perfect for you both!
That's what I'm thinking too Anna (I still have the habit of typing "AB" when I want to address you. Old habits die hard. LMAO). The crap I used to school on our derby field at Telluride was a heck of a lot scarier than anything a mini-event or 3' "big" even has to offer!! We'll see how it goes!
Haha I totally forgot you used to call me that! Aww now I miss it, lol! And it's so fun:D Just wait until you do a bank into the water. Ah, it's a blast!
THAT I am a little concerned about... Jimmy's not the biggest "puddle" fan, so I am just a tad nervous he'll be like "Oh, sweet, bank" and mid air go "OIUSDFOISUDFIJSER98234729898&(*&(*&#$^@*&(?>?!????!????" hahaha. Typical, Jimmy.
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