C-3 Rating - 7 Days

Heyy

Jazz and I have spent the summer working, not only, toward Championships but for our next Pony Club Rating. The C-3 Traditional. This is a fully mounted rating (well except the wrapping and longing) and the first National Level rating I have gone for. The jump height is 3' when you're without stirrups or on your switch horse and 3'3" whenever you jump your personal mount. The rating is comparable to Training Level in eventing (actually have to complete the training level dressage test and jump a modified training level course). This rating is my next big step in Pony Club. I feel prepared for the most part but just nervous in general. Jazz is going super well with both the jumping and dressage so if I can just hold my head together and talk my way through everything I think we will be just fine.

As I mentioned we schooled up to Training Level XC on Monday with no problem. One of my friends who has only jumped up to 3'6" once in a Chase Me Charlie class schooled him over 3'3" XC jumps with no problem. I was super proud of him for carrying her safely over big heights that she was inexperienced over while in the open!

We went to another barn on Friday to school their jumps because the ones at my barn are being fixed/painted and Jazz was good for the most part. I rode kind of funky but I know what I need to change and will get it done. A HUGE THANKS once again to Mrs. Holly who is not only letting me ride her aMaZiNg new horse but stayed on her own accord on Friday in the rain to help Jazz and I out. We even figured out a big 3'9" oxer (I hateeee oxers) with her instruction. Following hands, secure leg and seat with a more upright positition that had a nice approach, take off and landing. THANK YOU!

So the next week is going to be absolutly crazy with school and riding but I'm hoping it all works out. Can't wait!!