Arnie and I go Jumpcross training (photos galore)

Skippys Mum

Skippys Mum

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Well, off I toddled today to Jumpcross training. Nervous doesnt even cover it! I was up all night panicking but we got there and he seemed very calm. We had a bit of a wobble while we were all warming up - my problem with Arnie is his behaviour in company and he thought about it - but didnt do anything major. The instructor was great and let me walk round till I settled - and started me with poles on the floor!

By the end I was cantering confidently over what they assured me was 2'3" uprights (didnt look so big to me but hey, I'm not complaining!). We also did a ditch (aaaargh) and the steps - up first time where he had no idea what to do so got a lead off the instructor - the down, really scary, then back up again hanging onto the neck strap for grim death!

Nik+Kia came over and took more photos for me and held my hand - and brought me wine! Thanks Nikki! I hope your photos are better than Graemes!

Waiting to start
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creepy crawling round
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but with a pretty tail with a lovely red ribbon in it!
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Arnie with company! And not killing it!
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massive cross pole :)
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even more massive upright!
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the ditch
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making sure all feet are securely tucked up out the way
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aaaargghh
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I love his leap over the ditch... and I LOVE your face on the landing!

Sounds like a great day and all without killing company! Maybe he learn his lesson after getting beaten up by a girl the the day :D

ETA: The look on landing, is it based on "The Ken" look?
 
That ditch pic is a classic :D You guys are going great guns, it's fabulous :cool: That tail is waaaaaay too clean though :eek: I will have to bribe LucyAd to sabotage it with gravy browning next time she sees him ;)
 
OMG - I am Ken! (sorry folks, its a mutual friend!).

I was very nearly a goner at that ditch:eek:

IM - dont you dare - not all of us are green!
 
Well done - looks like you had a fab day - I'm hoping to do another one this summer - they are so much fun!!:D
 
Well done hunni!!!

I was there cheering you on and taking piccies!! Link has been sent to you pix!!

Arnie was a star you should be very proud of him!!!

Nikki xxxx
 
Here are some of the photos Nikki took - and the videos!

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showing the steps better - that first one was steep!
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and at least you can see the ditch here! (although is that what they mean by "cow hocked"!)
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videos





thanks again Nikki, not only for the photos but for the moral support (and the wine!). I am still grinning from ear to ear :D
 
Go Arnie! I love the one of him jumping the ditch...cleared that easily!! Great photos and videos - your expressions are brilliant, well done - looks like you both had a great day :)
 
I dont know how we stayed together at the ditch:eek:. Hammie, I didnt start to smile till about number 4;)

Still cant get the grin off my face now!

Oh, and No_Angel, I was very secure in the Freeform. I was worried about it as I havent been entirely happy jumping in it but it was great today. I felt very safe, even in times of crisis!
 
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