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Tip/Quote of the Day # 113
A good jumper is a delicate mix of chicken and bravery. Too chicken and he won’t go, scared to run on down to jumps he is not familiar with. Too brave and he may lose his carefulness - knocking everything down, as it doesn't bother him too much when he hits a jump. The best Eventers have this mix just right, to be good at both cross country and the show jumping.
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