I was thrilled to find this forum - I have been riding since I was about 7 and it is still the passion of my life (I don't like to say how many years later!!) I live in South Africa, and the format of our competitive jumping seems to be slightly different from the US, but the same riding principles apply!!

I have owned and trained a number of horses over the years, although I work as an accountant fulltime.

My username Urban Warrior is also the name of the horse I currently own (I think it is quite a cool name). He is an 8yr old thoroughbred ex racehorse. I am taking his jumping training slowly as due to a bad experience I had lost a great deal of my nerve. Have now got most of it back and am aiming high!! At the moment I am only jumping about 3ft, but this year I plan to move up the grades. I am not sure how your show jumping grading system works, but here in RSA you start in F grade (very small) and proceed to A grade and International A grade. Perhaps someone could explain your system - it would be interesting.

Nice to meet you all
Shirley

Hey UB,

Welcome aboard, isn't this board Beautiful! I love the smilies.. and the look. Well it is cool you are back on track and looking to "new heights" my wife trains hunter jumpers and the kids just love it..

Mostly kids under 18, a couple over but those have to pay there own bills.. so well you understand..

hope to see you around and tell everyone you know..so we can make some great friendships..