Show off your kids!!

[Malibuzer]

Just now, oldjeep said:

I have no idea what sport that is but wow!

It is called Equestrian Vaulting.  Kind of a combination of dance, gymnastics and trick riding.  (Never call it trick riding)  She is moving in a circle at Canter speed.  Pretty damn quick.  Amazing skill these athletes have. 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equestrian_vaulting

 

Here is one from a few months ago.  Horse was being a bit of a dork.  Pretty slow. 

 

[oldjeep]

That is impressive.  I've got a couple inlaws who are ranked barrel racers but never heard of equestrian vaulting before.

[ConnollyCrew]

Aiden and Shae riding doubles today! So fun to watch these two compete. 

[ConnollyCrew]

 

This is going to be a fun season to watch this one progress. He is coming along with bad form already... it's lesson time!!

[ConnollyCrew]

@65'. Lesson had him working on proper edging technique and arm position. This vid is of Edging.... Guess it works..??‍♂️

Edited May 18, 2017 by ConnollyCrew

[90oldskool]

17 minutes ago, ConnollyCrew said:

@65'. Lesson had him working on proper edging technique and arm position. This vid is of Edging.... Guess it works..??‍♂️

How fast do you pull him at? My son is 8 and about right at 60 lbs. Its our goal to get him up this summer. 

[Ndawg12]

Grant in midseason form first time out this year   @90oldskool my boy is 8 also and right around 60lbs and I pull him at 15 mph.  He got up and rode a few times last summer, so he's got some experience, I hope to get him up to 18 by the end of the summer.

 

[ConnollyCrew]

12 hours ago, 90oldskool said:

How fast do you pull him at? My son is 8 and about right at 60 lbs. Its our goal to get him up this summer. 

Aiden rides and 20.5. His first year 14-15 was plenty as he was getting accustom to his board and riding in general. Last year he competed at 19 mph when he was 8. I would suggest keeping them at lower speeds until they build some confidence. You could probably pull him at 12-13 mph at his weight.

Post pics of his progress!

Edited May 19, 2017 by ConnollyCrew

[teamerickson]

That doesn't look like a Malibu @ConnollyCrew!! 

[ConnollyCrew]

31 minutes ago, teamerickson said:

That doesn't look like a Malibu @ConnollyCrew!! 

????, it is not. His coach is a G guy. The wakeboard wake sure is sweet tho. It has my wheels turning thinking about the 18'. Maybe a MXZ??? I need someone to dump a 17' 24 on me cheap...Nautique surf wake isn't my fav, I must have my Malibu surf wake...

Edited May 19, 2017 by ConnollyCrew

[Rceider]

Hayden getting the hang of surfing.

 

[potterm]

Easton swimming at Norfork Lake

[oldjeep]

Oldest got married yesterday(the one in the air).  Kids messing around at the photo booth

And my oldest with my new kid

[Sixball]

Congrats oldjeep.

[Steve B.]

I second sixball. Congrats Oldjeep !

Steve B.

[Ndawg12]

Carli's 4th birthday.

 

 

Edited June 14, 2017 by Ndawg12

[MalibuNation]

Wow 4 already.

[Idaorr]

11 hours ago, Ndawg12 said:

Carli's 4th birthday.

 

 

Enjoy them while they are young and daddy's girl, cause someday they grow up and bring some dude home and say they're in love. Sometimes it sucks to get old. Time flies from here on out. 

[jcon44]

13 hours ago, Idaorr said:

Enjoy them while they are young and daddy's girl, cause someday they grow up and bring some dude home and say they're in love. Sometimes it sucks to get old. Time flies from here on out. 

I already got that "Dude" picked out, he's a little charmer, slightly younger but they say he's advanced for his age!

[Michigan boarder]

2 hours ago, jcon44 said:

I already got that "Dude" picked out, he's a little charmer, slightly younger but they say he's advanced for his age!

Ha!  I'm sure that won't backfire!

I was teaching my little 11 year old princess how to punch a few months ago.  She left some bruises on me!

 

[shawndoggy]

Blink and it's over! HS Graduation.

[hethj7]

5 minutes ago, shawndoggy said:

Blink and it's over! HS Graduation.

These posts are bittersweet for me.  My oldest is 7 and time is already flying by.   I'm excited as they get older and are able to do more and more, but nothing is ever more true as a parent than "time flies".   I don't want to even think of my babies walking across the stage yet.   

[oldjeep]

Just now, hethj7 said:

These posts are bittersweet for me.  My oldest is 7 and time is already flying by.   I'm excited as they get older and are able to do more and more, but nothing is ever more true as a parent than "time flies".   I don't want to even think of my babies walking across the stage yet.   

Wait a few more years, you'll toss them across the stage   The empty nest sure is nice 9 months a year

[shawndoggy]

Just now, hethj7 said:

These posts are bittersweet for me.  My oldest is 7 and time is already flying by.   I'm excited as they get older and are able to do more and more, but nothing is ever more true as a parent than "time flies".   I don't want to even think of my babies walking across the stage yet.   

True that.  Pausing my kids at about 9-12 would be ideal.  

Just now, oldjeep said:

Wait a few more years, you'll toss them across the stage   The empty nest sure is nice 9 months a year

Haha and then there's this.  It's going to be different with the youngest gone in the fall.  We had kids relatively young, so my wife and I are looking forward to doing some adventuring on our own (and on our schedule, not the school district's).

[obski]

Just now, shawndoggy said:

True that.  Pausing my kids at about 9-12 would be ideal.  

Haha and then there's this.  It's going to be different with the youngest gone in the fall.  We had kids relatively young, so my wife and I are looking forward to doing some adventuring on our own (and on our schedule, not the school district's).

I'm finding with grandkids that we are going to be tied back into the school schedule once more.  It's all good though.