What discipline do you ride?
At the moment, mucking around. used to event. Would love to get back into it, and dressage.
How many times have you fallen?
NO idea. Too many to count.
How many times have you been bucked off?
God knows. I used to have little asshole ponies, haha.
What was your worst fall?
Ummm...pony bolted when I was 7, I came off, got my foot stuck in the stirrup and got dragged along a rocky paddock. They thought I'd broken my neck, but I'd just done some soft tissue damage.
Name the horses you have fallen off of:
Seriously? Probably at least 20, haha.
Do you get nervous about jumping?
Didn't used to. Probably would now, since I haven't in so long.
What is the highest you have jumped?
1.20ish
What is your favourite breed?
Don't really know. They're all awesome, in their own way. Maybe andalusians.
Favourite colour?
Dunno
Have you ever ridden bareback?
yes
Have you ever jumped bareback?
yes
Have you ever galloped bareback?
yes
Ever fallen off while riding bareback?
yes
How often do you ride?
Not much, right now. Once a week, maybe.
What is the name of your trainer?
None
What is the name of the horse/pony you normally ride?
Flynn
What horse/pony is your favourite?
Bailey. I miss my boy. :(
How long have you been riding?
23 years.
Name all of your barns.
Always kept the horses on the farm. No barns.
Who has been your greatest inspiration?
Bailey. Challenging idiotic dickhead.
What is your trick to overcoming a fear (such as a higher jump)?
Closing my eyes? :P
Do you sing while you ride?
If I'm hacking on my own
If so, what song?
whatever
Do you ever go play with horses in the pastures?
sometimes
What kind of helmet do you have?
Aintree
What time do you get up on days for horse shows?
haven't been in many a year, but about 5
Do you get nervous?
Totally
What kind of saddle do you use?
Just a cheap indian at the moment.
How much did your saddle cost brand new?
$200
How often do you clean your boots and saddle?
couple of times a year
What do you say when people tell you that horseback riding isn't a sport?
Whatever.
Do you canter up the stairs and around the house, jumping over things?
Yes...
Have you ever been bitten?
yeah
Have you ever been stepped on?
Lots
Have you ever been dragged?
yeah
Do you take pride in your show team or just showing?
don't show at the moment
Is competition at your barn stiff?
no barn
Have you ever gotten Grand Champion?
Only in halter classes
Have you ever fallen off in a show?
yeah. Shame.
What was the first horse you rode?
umm...Charlie Brown or Tiny
What was the first horse you jumped?
Can't remember. Maybe trixie?
Have you ever fallen on a jump?
Yep. ouch.
Have you ever fallen on a standard?
no
Have you ever been reared on?
Yes. Bailey used to rear.
What calms you down right before you enter the arena?
breathing
Have you ever been disqualified from a class?
No
Will you continue riding forever?
Hopefully