Re: RC: Re: newbie Question

["Liz Carpenter" <cvsec@south-01.novell.leeds.ac.uk>]

> Out of curiosity -- what
> "gear" are you usually in when approaching a jump? 

You'd want a controlled, short, bouncy, 'uphill' 
canter so that the horse is set-up for pushing 
off his hind end. However, small logs, etc can 
usually be taken from a trot/ordinary canter. 
Just be alert and don't come at it too fast with 
a green horse - he might throw in a sudden stop 
or swerve and all sorts of complications could 
arise! <g>

Liz and Basil The Nag (who can barely heave 
himself over a 1 inch pebble, let alone a log!)
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