*WON* Jump, baby!

 Won 3rd place  

Basic info                                                                                                      

For Hollendart Summer Night Effort Show event
Horse name: Latham
Horse age: 3 yo
Rider name: Jasper.19
Rider age: 23
Stables: Establos de Apollonia
Class: Free Jumping

Demands                                                                                                      

outdoor area
three oxers √
full moon high in the sky √
fairy lights twisted around the obstacle (not the rail of the chute) √
no rider √
braided mane √
braided tail √
flowering plants √
takes off from the jump √
3 bar fence outside the hedge ×
leg protection ×

Story                                                                                                             

The waiting was worth it. All of the participants in Halter have already shown what they could. 
The mares were showing off their beuty and the stallions their strong and muscular bodies. 
I turned to face Latham, he seemed pretty nervous about this. We haven't gone through proper training before this, but I wanted him to try. I didn't pay much attention to him since I got him. So I have decided we will give it a try. It was much more easier for him it was a free jump and there was no additional weight on him in form of saddle and me. I talked to him, trying to calm him down. Just minutes before the jumping began I noticed he started to sweat. I reassured him once more this is what they are born to. Farrosians and horses in general are great jumpers, he will conquer the obstacle easily. 
He became more confident the minute I said it. 

"Don't get disturbed by the shiny lights on the pole. Focus on the jump."

He winnied happily and prepared himself. I just watched the wonderful performance he showed in the arena and was enormously proud of him. 

Ranking                                                                                                         

 5 points competition picture 
 5 points full body 
 3 points story
 1,5 points detailed shading
 1 point 3rd place