Hey Just joined EL and think this is a great site! The barn I work at runs monthly hunter jumper shows, and is starting a series of clinics to help you attain your goals. Check out the shows/events on my profile!

Hello everyone just wanted to say hi and I'm new to this site...I've been riding for 4-5years, own 3 horses, and am in 4H, FFA, Pony Club, Flag Team, High School Equestrain Team, and work at the stables that I board my horses at. I'm excited to talk to everyone and love making new friends ^ ^

hey i am going to do some trillium shows and know nothing about preparing for them, i have done schooling shows but my horse and i need some challenge. does anyone have any advice they could give me to help me prepare. examples would be stuff to bring, practice ect.... anywase that would be great

I am currently showing a 6 yr old warmblood gelding but i cant show him in the jumping part cause hes petrafied of the jumps. I've only owned him for 1 mo if that.. Any suggestions. we are re-starting w/ ground poles stuff we can walk over.. then trot then canter we are almost up to x-rails

Hi I'm Lydia and I was wondering if my horse Minuet is a good build for a jumper?? I know nothing bout that. She's on my profile under Minuet. Thanks!

hey guys! i'm fairly new to equestrianlife and just trying to meet people near me who ride hunter/jumpers. also graduating college and trying to figure out what i want to do and where i want to go!

Hey all I'm Samantha. I've been riding for 8years and am just learning how to jump. Just thought i'd say hi! :)

i just started leasing a new horse, who has been in western for a while, used to be a english jumper. i am hopeing to help her remember everything and start jumping again. i have been jumping for 9 years, but need advice: how do you think i could make this horse the best jumper she possibly could be?
i also tryed jumping her a while ago and has a beautiful jump but not sure if she remembers exactly how to pick up her feet enough, how do you get a horse to tuck their feet?
i relize this horse could have a amazing jump if i worked with her just not sure on the exercises i should do with her..any ideas??

Hi. I'm Lauren and I'm new. I have been riding my entire life but I just started to jump. I love it more than anything! I don't own a horse but I wish I did. For now I use a school horse. Just wanted to say HI!!

I called the herd for their morning meal.
He didn't come and the fear in my heart was immediately real.

He was always there, the head of the herd.
The other horses didn't come for the grain that was offered.
Those equines had a look in their eyes that something was wrong.
I knew in a moment that my pride and joy might be gone.

My heart broke that day.
As I saw Zip in the spot where he lay.

Zippos High Caliber was still beautiful, shiny, and warm.
I'd spent the night before washing and trimming in the barn.
He was silky and clean and ready to show.
All I could do was hug and hold him crying out “no!”

August 1st is a day I will never forget.
Blast the drought, the dust and the humidity that let
my best buddy fall to asthma, that dreadful disease.
I knew in my heart that I couldn't ask “God, please!”

He was gone in his prime and loved by all.
No more trophies or championships or figuring his way out of a stall.
Zip gave his heart in whatever he did.
Be it reining, halter, trail, games, or teaching a kid.

He had almost human-like qualities like no other.
We sadly buried him right beside his dear mother.
Two beloved horses laying side by side.
Thank you to all who rode them, loved them, and cried.

The healing process has barely begun.
I'll never forget the reining patterns that he run.
His speed and his quickness, the collection, the spins.
It was his pride, his heart, his versatility that helped him win.

Now as I stare at his retired bridle and special bit,
those horseshoes, the blankets each with a championship year on it,
I find my heart heavy and sometimes so sad.
I do have Zip's black sister and know that I should be glad.

There forever will be a fondness in my heart
and know that our souls will never be far apart.
I'll look up to heaven and listen for hoofbeats so fast
and know Zip and Blackie are galloping through the grass.

Rest in peace my beautiful red bay.
A piece of my heart went with you that day.

Shelley Sime Fossen