Oh $h!t: Your most humiliating moments, captured on film
Poplar Place Horse Trials is taking place this weekend in Hamilton, GA. As a friendly reminder to competitors to fasten their seatbelts, we present a montage of Poplar thrills and spills.
Videos by kwilkes88:
But wait! There’s more.
All of which is to say, kids, when the going gets tough, remember to grab mane. And maybe invest in some Saddle-Tite.
But don’t worry, we have faith in you. In the words of a wise man named Ice Cube, you can do it–put your back into it. (Cue music video).
Go Riding.
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OK… I will admit I know next to nothing about jumping and cross-country, but from a layman’s prospective it seemed like a lot of rider error and then the riders getting after the horses for something that didn’t seem to be their fault.
Am I wrong?
No, you’re not wrong. The only rider doing what he should do is the one who reassured his horse with a pat when it fell into a jump while refusing. The horse was obviously confused and anxious: not time for a reprimand, if there ever is a time. The rider also didn’t fall, which shows what kind of horseman he is.
These videos are great I havent seen them in ages. Eventing is a grueling sport not for the faint of heart. There is a bond and trust between the horse and rider that is like no other. I have ridden other disiplines and am not ashamed to say I dont have the guts for eventing. My son will be the eventer in our family.