JM>The course is very demanding -- it requires a lot of
JM>precise riding to get the distances just so, and constantly
JM>switches back and forth between verticals and spread
JM>fences, so the horses not only have to have the scope to
JM>jump both speads and heights, they will also have to be
JM>very responsive as far as lenghthening and shortening their
JM>stride.  It's tough, but on the whole it seems to be
JM>honest.
Did you see that Brazilian on his horse, Tomboy?  I think his name is
Rodrego Pessoa.  That horse had the most height I have ever seen over
a jump.  He didn't seem to be too stylish, just really determined.
Show jumping isn't something I know much about.  It appears as if they
really haul on those horses mouths.  Is that true or does it just look
like that?
I saw a pretty awful ride by a Columbian rider and some Saudi riders that
looked like they were having a hard time.
Laura
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