Costa Rica

In April 2013, I was able to experience a Show Jumping competition that took place in Costa Rica. on April 9-13 we had the chance to ride a different horse and compete in an international show. On the Tuesday (9th) we where able to try out the horse they had chosen for us. On that day we were only able to flat the horses. On the Wednesday we were able to jump them. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday were the actual show days.

After each ride I would go over what went well in my rides. I would pick two specific things that I though I did well to ride the horse. Example, On the first day it was a speed round. On the second jump I was able to nicely ride a tight inside turn, we didn't drop the rail and I was able to us the proper aids to helped set the horse up for the turn. I would also say what two things I could have done better. Example, in the same round I got the horse to strung out and we jumped the jump too flat. If I would have sat back and whoaed before the jump we might not have drooped the rail. I would also see what things I could work on to make my next round better. Example, I would make sure that the next day I wouldn't let her run to the jumps and I would make sure I helped her pick up her feet.

While I was there I set a goal, My goal was to do better than last year. Last year I placed 10th on the first day, 4th on the second and 1st on the last. This year I wanted to place better than I did last year. Even though I set this goal I did not complete it. I didn't do better this year than I did last year. This year I placed 7th, 10th, and 10th.

Even though I set this gaol and didn't complete it, I will work harder this summer to try and get the opportunity to compete in Costa Rica in 2014. I have set goals this summer with my own horses and goals to work on with other horses to try and get invited to ride in Costa Rica again and complete my goal.

Enigma and I

Costa Rica 2013

 

 

~ Jaida
Give a horse what he needs and he will give you his heart in return.