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| John walks XC with fellow competitor Ursula Brush and friends |
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Explaining how to jump up the banks and be prepared to land going down into the hollow |
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John explains how he's going to ride to 23A and 23B and you'll see
exactly how he and Sloopy do it in the photos below |
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John and Ursula measure strides between the ducks in the water |
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| Galloping on course! |
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John and Sloopy negotiate two big fences on XC |
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| You can tell by Sloopy's ears that he's locked onto the next fence |
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See the power from behind as Sloopy jumps up over the ditch to the bank |
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| Sloopy stretches out to reach the bank |
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Up on the bank and getting ready to bounce 23B |
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| Again, power from behind |
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As he starts to clear the log, Sloopy can see his landing |
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| Landing gear coming down |
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On the ground |
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| Rebalancing for the next fence |
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And off they go to Fence #24 |
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| Sunday morning and Sloopy outjogs John |
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Halt, salute, and give your horse a pat |
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| Over the first fence in stadium |
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Over the first part of the in and out |
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| Looking as the same fence from a different angle |
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And now over Part B |
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| John and Sloopy negotiate another big oxer |
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Ribbons are awarded and John and Boyd Martin congratulate each other |
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| The Victory gallop |
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John and Sloopy back in the barn where Sloopy will get some Mrs. Pastures cookies |
