I won't have to trailer him because this time the show is at our barn. There is this one line I will have to jump in the show and since Miles's stride is so long he can only fit three strides in the line. He always refuses it and since the jump comes up so fast I am having trouble closing my leg in time. He always does it when I take that jump the second time(just that jump) and when I go the other direction he does the line. Do you have any suggestions?
Miles and I cantered in pairs with this other rider and horse. At first he thought it was a race but then he was good. He was so much fun.
After this show, I will move up to novice, and then after novice I will go to jumper's. Up in tell jumper's I won't be timed. To move up though Miles is going to have to get more comfortable in the front arena. He spooks at all the cars that rush by it.
That's it for this time!!

2’6! Good Job! I’m so excited that you and Miles are going to your first show!!!!!!! He does tend to get a little excited, especially when you take him out of the trailer. I would lunge him right away. Then I would tie him up to the trailer and get ready. He is the most excited the first ten minutes or so, then he will calm back down. I have never had him refuse a jump at a show and he always makes good times, especially in the jump off. I bet you are going to do great. Tea and my mom are here this weekend, we are having a great time. I love that towel wrap you gave me. It is so cute!!! Good luck and let me know how you do. Also, call me if you have any questions tomorrow. Oh are you showing hunters or jumpers?

Love you!
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Hi...
Miles and I are jumping 2'6 now. I am competing in a show this Sunday. I am really nervous. Any tips?? I know that you said he gets really excited so I have already told my trainer I will have to do extra schooling and a little bit of lunging.
I really want to come visit. I want to see the famous New York!!
YOU should come visit soon so you can ride Miles!! I'm positive he misses you!!
See you!!