These pics will NOT be submitted to the George Morris jumping clinic

I got the proofs from the show this weekend. They are... erm... rather embarrassing, actually.

Here's what I like:

• My horse is tidy, shiny, and relaxed. He also has great form with his front end, knees up and square.
• It's clear that we are taking off from good spots and are not charging at the fences.
• My leg hasn't slipped back.
• I'm looking up.

Otherwise,  my position is pretty atrocious. Please don't laugh too hard, mmmmkay?

 Ye gods, I look like a chicken trying to take off with those elbows. And WTF am I doing with my hands?

 With the way I'm arching my back at such an extreme, I've clearly completely relaxed all of my core muscles. Yikes. I really need to engage them and KEEP THEM ENGAGED all the way up and over the fence.

 Way to ask for a lead change over the top of the fence, eh? Just leeeeeaaaaan in the direction you want to go! NOT. Uhm... at least my elbows are in a little more in this picture?

 I actually like this one. He's relaxed and balanced, and I don't look too awful. I do wonder if my stirrup is a bit long though.

So. I liked our round, it was steady and balanced. That in itself is a huge step in the right direction. As for my form, I definitely have a lot to work on. At least these pictures are helpful in showing where the problem areas are, even if they're not they prettiest thing ever.

Although, I admit, I'm thinking about getting a print of the first one. It's the only pic I have of Saga and I jumping at a show.