Helmet Cam — Jester View

As we reach the midway point of the summer, horse show season is in full swing. Back in December, I got a helmet cam as a Christmas present, but being somewhat technologically challenged, it took me until summer to get it up and running.

Below is the result: a first-hand view of my Appaloosa, Jester, and me running the Novice cross-country course at the Champagne Run Horse Trials in Lexington, Ky.

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It’s fun for me to look back at the fences that rode well, and even the ones that didn’t. Overall he put in a solid performance with no jumping or time penalties.

Cross-country is a true adrenaline rush—not without risks, of course—but when your horse enjoys it and has training suitable for the level, it is the best feeling in the world to gallop over jumps!

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Holly Caccamise

Holly Caccamise has been with Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines since 2007, and in 2019, she became Editor in Chief of both titles. Caccamise has a master's degree in Animal Science with a specialization in equine nutrition and exercise physiology. She has also worked as a racing magazine ad copywriter and top-level show groom.

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Jasper says:

July 17, 2013 at 12:42 pm

What a fabulous horse. Just look at those pricked ears!
racehorses rule says:

July 17, 2013 at 4:33 pm

You've got one good horse. And you can tell he likes jumping because his ears are pricked, and i also love how you reward him at the end.
Clar says:

July 18, 2013 at 8:38 am

Wow! That was really fun to watch! I love your horse!
kygal says:

July 20, 2013 at 10:29 am

what a great Christmas gift neat video your horse really enjoyed it
Galadriel says:

July 20, 2013 at 11:53 pm

Looks like fun!
Terri says:

July 28, 2013 at 1:08 pm

THANK YOU! For all of us who will never do this it was a joy.
C says:

September 12, 2013 at 4:33 pm

That is so cool!