Who here events with their ASB? I know Rebecca Babcock events with her Manhattan's Review, and also shows at ASB shows. Anyone else? Is Rebecca a member on this forum? If you are - I'd love to hear about your eventing exploits! You are far braver than I am. I find myself leery of solid fences
Thanks - I jump with my mare too. We've done 4' verticals and 3'6" oxers with 3'9" spread. I'm looking for people who do three-day eventing....cross country, dressage and stadium jumping.
I am very glad to hear that people are using ASBs and part ASBs for eventing. It seems like a "natural". I am also excited that the experiences described evidence the intelligence, athleticism, and versatility of the ASB and part ASB. I use mine for CDE and pleasure carriage driving.
Walt Healey
Co-Chair ASHA FEI Disciplines Committee
Hello! I am Rebecca Babcock and I'm coming out of lurking.
To answer ASB-own-me's question, I started competing at lower level eventing to support the local equestrian association. I accidently found that "Becca" loves cross country! I also discovered that I am a chicken. If someone would just catch us at the end with a big net...
I suspect that "Classy" would also love the cross country part. If you have the opportunity, go for it!
I started eventing at Amoeba level, not because of the low fence height, but because it is not timed and I could walk between the fences. This allowed "Becca" to relax and re-focus between the jumps. I didn't want to "ride the brakes" to the fences, but rather urge her with confidence to each obstacle.
I'm doing Tadpole now. They can pack some solid fences in a 2'3" space! Also , jumping into shadows and down hills can be interesting. How is your dressage?
Dressage would be a strong suit for her. She loves it and did quite well at it when we were training with someone. She even got to start pirouettes at a walk and trot
That's awesome! Have you competed in a dressage show or an event with her? How does "Classy" do in a legal dressage bit? It was a challenge for "Becca" to be soft in a plain snaffle.
I had the opportunity to gallop cross country without jumps today. It takes my breath away... so fun!
Another ASB eventer is Elizabeth Hoffman and Man About Campus. They were competing at beginner novice as of St. Louis 2007.
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