Photo via Travis Stratton on Facebook.
I think it’s actually quite difficult to capture the ginormousness of Advanced level cross country jumps in a photo or video. I remember walking up to an Advanced table for the first time in person years ago and though I knew the general dimensions, I recall being really astounded at how big it actually was in person. Therefore, I think all Advanced fences should have a ‘dog for scale’ reference photo taken before cross country day so that everyone following along remotely can properly appreciate the scope of these obstacles. I think this photo from Pine Top the other weekend shows exactly what I’m talking about!
U.S. Weekend Action:
Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (Fairburn, GA): [Website] [Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
SAzEA Spring H.T. (Tucson, AZ) : [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Southern Pines H.T. (Raeford, NC) : [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Full Gallop Farm March I H.T. (Aiken, SC) : [Website] [Entries] [Volunteer]
Links to Start Your Weekend:
Twin Rivers Overcomes Major Flooding To Host March Event; Smith Showcases New Stars
The art of doing nothing: a jockey’s riding style can be a winning factor
Archaeologists Find Evidence of Earliest Known Horseback Riders
Coping strategies of stressed horses under investigation
Sponsor Corner: Why does Sharon White use Equilibrium Impact Sports Boots?
“I do not worry about my horse’s leg protection. That matters a lot because there are a lot of other things to worry about!”
Morning Viewing: Take a spin around the Preliminary cross country at Rocking Horse Farm with Elisa Wallace and Sharp Decision.
