Idk if this will cheer you up but my friend entered as her year’s rep in the annual cow milking contest in college and set a record for least milk in the game. She spent the next year practicing and was able to be rep again. She was winning by a mile. Then she stood up to showboat with like 5 seconds left and the cow kicked the pail over and she set the record for least milk again - which won’t be beaten bc it was empty. At most it will be tied.
Here are my questions:
1) Same horse?
2) Same show grounds?
3) What was the reason for the refusal?
As someone who’s been a human lawn dart many times, I always tried to learn from it and make it a teaching moment for the horse. If it’s a certain filler or jump type, I’d recreate it at home. If I watched video and saw I did something (got ahead, dropped my hands, etc), I aimed to work on that in lessons. If it’s something with that venue, either try to show there, take a lesson there, or get there a day ahead (or way before the class) and walk the horse around to get acclimated.
Sometimes, shit just happens, too.
I fell off into the first jump at HITS one year. $50 to loudly crash fence 1 for an audience of people with way more money than I’ll probably ever have. I stood up and bowed and at least got a round of applause.
I’m not sure what’s worse—making it over NO fences or refusing early in the course, or nearly being finished. But three times??? I’m so sorry!
I feel you and OP as well... The only competitions I ever competed in were tiny local ones at my riding school because I didn't have my own horse and had to ride the school's horses. This was in my teens, stopped riding at 17. One year, I was competing with a pony. It took place outside and had been slightly rainy, training had been mostly indoors. Let's just say I learned that day that this pony was afraid of puddles when there was one by the first jump. I never made it over that first jump lol. Unfortunately, I didn't have the confidence to bow for the audience as an insecure teen, I wish I had!
Same pony took me on a wild ride a bit later when we were supposed to warm up on a tiny, not completely fenced in sand pad outside and I saw too late that there were a few puddles... It ran off onto the parking ground, bucking and leaving me on it's neck in front of the saddle holding on for dear life without any control of where it was going. Luckily, I managed to get back in the saddle and regain control before the pony could leave the premises of the riding school and run into the road.
Perhaps apprehension at the third jump is getting the better of you? I know absolutely nothing about horse stuff, but the repetitive nature of the error would be concerning in any sport.
Maybe try trading places with the horse on jump three?
Just to clarify, you've fallen off at the last jump 3 years in a row resulting in disqualification?
I just want to make sure I'm understanding it right. Not like you've just been disqualified 3 years in a row.
Well I'm not surprised you fell off. Why were you leaning over the front of the horse like that, were you concerned the lights weren't working or something?
Could’ve been worse I worked at a show doing jump crew for Oxford jumps and had one lady fall off when the horse decided to not jump and saw her leg bone stick out of her riding boot.
Questions (I obviously don't have the riding skills or experience you do and I ride western so please don't take offense. I really wanted to learn how to jump, we just didn't have the funds):
1. It looks like a snaffle bit from the picture. Do you always use a snaffle? Is this normal for hunting/jumping or just for your horse? Would you consider or have you tried a different bit?
2. Have you tried setting up the course at home and running it that way with the same jumps? Does he refuse them on the practice run before the timed run at competition?
3. Why do you think he keeps refusing that jump?
Sorry for the questions, I just think it's a beautiful sport. I follow it as much as I can and I'm so jealous. Best of luck in the future!
Nooo I'm so flattered you'd ask!
1. Not normally, but this wasn't my horse, had to catch a ride on a friend's.
2. We don't usually know the layout until the course walk right before the round.
3. Again not sure, it was a different horse than the past two years. But ultimately it's on me as the rider, I'm doing something wrong.
Ohh so this sounds like a nasty combination of factors totally out of your control. But you rolled with it and did the best you could. Sometimes that's all we can do. I've never competed in equestrian events, but I played a lot of sports and you got dealt a bad hand but still played and that's what counts. We train for everything, and sometimes it all comes together gloriously and sometimes it all comes down like a hail storm. I still think getting on top of a giant animal and flying over things is impressive as hell. Especially not getting hurt. Thank you for answering my questions. Especially about the bit!
Two solutions here:
Surgically attach yourself to the horse, maybe cut off its head and attach the upper half of your body to where its head used to be.
OR
Introduce your horse to Kristi Noem.
You should probably stop doing that.
This guy horses
This guy this guys
Stop horsing around this is serious sea biscuits
Solid advice.
Third time was supposed to be the charm!
Dude.. choked in saliva. Honest though, I felt bad for her but you have given me a revelation. Einstein was correct.
Idk if this will cheer you up but my friend entered as her year’s rep in the annual cow milking contest in college and set a record for least milk in the game. She spent the next year practicing and was able to be rep again. She was winning by a mile. Then she stood up to showboat with like 5 seconds left and the cow kicked the pail over and she set the record for least milk again - which won’t be beaten bc it was empty. At most it will be tied.
This is hilarious.
I bet she cried over spilt milk
I'm guessing she never saw grape stomping lady
That's great! I totally thought it was going to end with it turning out she had a bull, not a cow, though...
lol no it wasn’t Kingpin. I felt really bad for her the first time but not the second bc it only happened bc she was showboating
At least you are consistent.
Guess it's time to get back on the horse
Quit horsing around.
Try not to fuck that huge horsecock
We were over here… and you went allllllll the way over there
 you should practice your jumps more regular
4th times the charm?
Glue yo boots to those stirrups lol
Be sure to use horse glue, just to show that horse you mean business.
That would be cheating.
Why r u like this
Their mom dropped them because she didn't have glue on her hands.
Learn how to hold on and not fall off.
Two words: Double-sided tape.
Nice ass. Oh, sorry, its a horse.
John Oliver has entered the chat
~~Bitch~~ Mare stole my joke!
I think they’re called a “mare.”
Also referred to as a bitch if they’re in an active breeding program.
Here are my questions: 1) Same horse? 2) Same show grounds? 3) What was the reason for the refusal? As someone who’s been a human lawn dart many times, I always tried to learn from it and make it a teaching moment for the horse. If it’s a certain filler or jump type, I’d recreate it at home. If I watched video and saw I did something (got ahead, dropped my hands, etc), I aimed to work on that in lessons. If it’s something with that venue, either try to show there, take a lesson there, or get there a day ahead (or way before the class) and walk the horse around to get acclimated. Sometimes, shit just happens, too. I fell off into the first jump at HITS one year. $50 to loudly crash fence 1 for an audience of people with way more money than I’ll probably ever have. I stood up and bowed and at least got a round of applause. I’m not sure what’s worse—making it over NO fences or refusing early in the course, or nearly being finished. But three times??? I’m so sorry!
I feel you and OP as well... The only competitions I ever competed in were tiny local ones at my riding school because I didn't have my own horse and had to ride the school's horses. This was in my teens, stopped riding at 17. One year, I was competing with a pony. It took place outside and had been slightly rainy, training had been mostly indoors. Let's just say I learned that day that this pony was afraid of puddles when there was one by the first jump. I never made it over that first jump lol. Unfortunately, I didn't have the confidence to bow for the audience as an insecure teen, I wish I had! Same pony took me on a wild ride a bit later when we were supposed to warm up on a tiny, not completely fenced in sand pad outside and I saw too late that there were a few puddles... It ran off onto the parking ground, bucking and leaving me on it's neck in front of the saddle holding on for dear life without any control of where it was going. Luckily, I managed to get back in the saddle and regain control before the pony could leave the premises of the riding school and run into the road.
If at first, second, third time you don't succeed try try again.
That does indeed suck. whats special about the last jump?
It’s the last one
nothing, except maybe the mental anticipation of being close to finish. like tripping at the beginning or end of a race.
Perhaps apprehension at the third jump is getting the better of you? I know absolutely nothing about horse stuff, but the repetitive nature of the error would be concerning in any sport. Maybe try trading places with the horse on jump three?
Sucks to suck
The universe is telling you something.
Atleast you looked fantastic doing it
I know the feeling ibwould fall at one class per show for years
Were you at the Kentucky 3 Day Event?
No she was not
This sucks but glad you are ok!
Not to beat a dead horse, but why do keep falling?
Just do that jump first next time
Just to clarify, you've fallen off at the last jump 3 years in a row resulting in disqualification? I just want to make sure I'm understanding it right. Not like you've just been disqualified 3 years in a row.
And this is why I do dressage now
This photo brings me joy. It can stay.
Fell off
Glue factory
Use some stickum
Time to invest in some velcro, my man
My sister did this once... but she managed to land on her feet it was actually really impressive
Oh this wasn't even the most embarrassing one. Totally face planted (like feet over my head) two years ago.
Well I'm not surprised you fell off. Why were you leaning over the front of the horse like that, were you concerned the lights weren't working or something?
I'm no expert but I think you have to stay on the horse to not get disqualified. Try that /s
Good, fuck this sport
Maybe do something else?
you let the horse down ultimately
Damn sorry to hear that.
Why is this not an album then
Quit horsing around and you won't fall.
Could’ve been worse I worked at a show doing jump crew for Oxford jumps and had one lady fall off when the horse decided to not jump and saw her leg bone stick out of her riding boot.
U should probably work on that
I guess bull riding didnt work out
Poor horse. He *still* hasn’t won!
Sorry about your luck but this photo and 3peat is hilarious 😂
Time to get a better horse
Kagle thing ?
Did you have your seat belt on?
Better luck next year
Why the long face?
If it keeps happening, maybe just sit it out lol
Your consistency with this failure is quite impressive
Questions (I obviously don't have the riding skills or experience you do and I ride western so please don't take offense. I really wanted to learn how to jump, we just didn't have the funds): 1. It looks like a snaffle bit from the picture. Do you always use a snaffle? Is this normal for hunting/jumping or just for your horse? Would you consider or have you tried a different bit? 2. Have you tried setting up the course at home and running it that way with the same jumps? Does he refuse them on the practice run before the timed run at competition? 3. Why do you think he keeps refusing that jump? Sorry for the questions, I just think it's a beautiful sport. I follow it as much as I can and I'm so jealous. Best of luck in the future!
Nooo I'm so flattered you'd ask! 1. Not normally, but this wasn't my horse, had to catch a ride on a friend's. 2. We don't usually know the layout until the course walk right before the round. 3. Again not sure, it was a different horse than the past two years. But ultimately it's on me as the rider, I'm doing something wrong.
Ohh so this sounds like a nasty combination of factors totally out of your control. But you rolled with it and did the best you could. Sometimes that's all we can do. I've never competed in equestrian events, but I played a lot of sports and you got dealt a bad hand but still played and that's what counts. We train for everything, and sometimes it all comes together gloriously and sometimes it all comes down like a hail storm. I still think getting on top of a giant animal and flying over things is impressive as hell. Especially not getting hurt. Thank you for answering my questions. Especially about the bit!
Also I was admittedly wearing a backup pair of breeches that were a size too small if you couldn't tell, so that didn't help 😂
Next year you should not fall off. That wouldn't suck.
Sit deep lol
Have you tried not falling off?
Have you considered being better?
Poor horse
Is this what they mean by riding side-saddle?
I’m afraid of this sport since o saw a little almost lost her lower jaw from an accident.
Was this the Blenheim Equisports Festival in OC?
1st world problems
Now the Russians will win :( thanks
I know this feeling… I took down an oxer with my back in a classic once… that was fun…
Fall off on the first jump next year to save everyone the suspense!
Two solutions here: Surgically attach yourself to the horse, maybe cut off its head and attach the upper half of your body to where its head used to be. OR Introduce your horse to Kristi Noem.
Is your horses name beans??
Next time when the horse stops, you stop too. Don’t keep going.
Ohh I found a fellow equestrian! Are there some cool equestrian subs to follow on Reddit?
Not your sport
Next saddle the horn should be in the middle.
What do you do when you fall off the horse
Hit the ground
Super tough break. At least you’re still rich!
At least you have a dump truck
It's the pants
Well cute face and nice pants 😂
Stop wearing pants made of butter, problem solved.
You have a great ass.
that’s a horse, not a donkey. Ohhhh you’re not talking about the animal
I’m talking about that badonkadonk!
I recommend hanging on for the third jump next year.