[drmgncolor]

I have finally worked up the courage to ask for a critique from the COTH peanut gallery.

Here is what I see: My stirrups are a bit long, my hands are too low, I should sink more weight into my rear end at the canter and GM would be aghasted at my color ensemble.

But mostly I'm just happy I didn't fall off.

Video

Picture of Pedie and Me.

[Alagirl]

the FB link didn't work.

[drmgncolor]

the FB link didn't work.

Try again. You maybe clicked on it while I was updating the link.

[AliCat518]

When I was a pre teen, I used to hike/wrap my stirrups up about that short after each lesson, and practice for my jockey career! It's so fun!

Too bad I'm 5'7"

Looks like you're having a ball!

[ellebeaux]

God, just watching you trot with the stirrups up that high made the backs of my thighs burn

[showhorsegallery]

What do you want critiquing on? This looks like a halloween costumed ride, not something you normally do unless you're training to be a jockey?

Maybe post a video of your usual riding.

Because if you're riding hunter/jumper and think your stirrups are too long, I would have to disagree with you.

[drmgncolor]

What do you want critiquing on? This looks like a halloween costumed ride, not something you normally do unless you're training to be a jockey?

Maybe post a video of your usual riding.

Because if you're riding hunter/jumper and think your stirrups are too long, I would have to disagree with you.

[ako]

You need to shorten the stirrups at least 3 holes for o/f work or GM will NOT approve!!

[JmpR_1]

Wait, you think you're stirrups to too LONG? I'm assuming this is for a Halloween show, correct? Maybe you can post something of you're "normal" riding? I posted a link to Elizabeth Benson's Jumper round at WIHS EQ final. She won the final btw. Take a look at the way she rides and her position.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-RzWZIn1fc

Also, here is Zazou Hoffmans winning ride a Maclay's a few years back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzblJcATOOE

[trubandloki]

Laugh (at all the serious people).

Looks like you had fun.
I have to agree with the poster who said watching you post with your stirrups that length made my legs hurt.

[JmpR_1]

Thank god you're kidding ha. Well in that case, then yeah you're stirrups are wayy to long. And you're outfit is too traditional, go for more neon colors.

[RedmondDressage]

LOL I love it, you guys look adorable and it looks like you had great fun I'm with ellebeaux though - my thighs and knees are killing me looking at those pics! LOL

I'm really hoping the serious responses are actually jokes as well!

[drmgncolor]

I'm really hoping the serious responses are actually jokes as well!

Me too.

To everyone who commented on the posting: I could make it exactly 2 laps around the indoor before having to let my burning thighs rest. It's like doing squats on a horse. My thighs and butt are killing me today. High Fives to all the jockeys out there, it's not easy, even pretending!

ETA: I think I gave my trainer (who was the one yelling "Go Pedie, Go!" in the video) some ideas and so my lessons might just get harder now.

[NBChoice]

Lol at the people giving you serious critiques! :P

Looks like fun! Seems like a great way to get really strong thighs...

[Alagirl]

that saddle makes your.....


nah... sooooooooooooooooo not going there!


cute!

[drmgncolor]

that saddle makes your.....


nah... sooooooooooooooooo not going there!


cute!

[tradewind]

adorable!

[potteryshop]

Braver than I am! Both with color and stirrup length!!

[erniewalker]

OMG MY KNEES!!! Just watching you made my knees run away in horror!

Looks like you had a blast, though! I'm sure the manufacturers of Epsom salts are loving you today!