After being there to watch both Pan and Rocco tackle jumps in both showjumping and eventing, I realise how much of a natural talent the breed has for it. They absolutely seem to love it. Always positive, looking for the next obstacle, not a ear back in sight. Where other newcomers horses baulked at the water(some to the point of elimination), Pan was ridden up to it on a loose rein and then just got on with the job at hand and strolled through!
Have a look at these pictures of Rocco over a showjump. He hasn't looked back since. Rarely does he have any fences down and even at that I would put it down to rider error more likely! They often go too fast around the course as they enjoy it so much (both horse and rider)! I can't imagine time faults ever being a problem!!! Lesley
