In the picture I think she's using one of her parelli shims under the saddle. Didn't know you were supposed to ride with the saddle so far off the horses back. I could care less if she jumped without a helmet, but don't go saying helmets are only for bad horses and riders. I have yet to see a Parelli accomplish anything in the show ring.

Getting a few weeks off from school in order to tear open piles of presents from a magical bearded fat man
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pretty damn awesome