Since my last blog I have only competed in one more BE event due to rain forcing many cancellations across the country.
My last event was Ascott Under-Wychwood with Wendy Barke's Dispol Bertie. This was his first event last year and the day ended with me soaked to my pants with heavy rain! This time it was much more enjoyable and I was very confident that we would compete with a good score. Bertie's weaker phase is his dressage as his is a ex race horse so is getting used to have to go steady and fancy! He was very well behaved and he produced his best test to date, it was slightly harshly marked but still a good mark. We headed off to SJ and I was positive it would be a good round after all the hard work we had put in with him before the event. We stormed the SJ just tapping a pole due to slipping on the grass but other than that we were thoughly impressed with his new confidence. Lastly was the XC and it was full up and beefy and had lots more questions than the last time I went. There was lots of kicks and growls but we started to get into a flow and produced a foot perfect clear ... inside the time! I was so chuffed not only for Bertie but for his owner Wendy who has worked very hard with him. We both shared a hug when we found out he finished 5th!
Since my last streak of placings I have had my last three events cancelled: West Wilts, Salperton and Glanusk International. It is gutting when a event cancels and it is hard looking and the horses bored in their stables but I am holding out and have my fingers crossed for better weather and a run at West Buckland with all three horses!
Now for my sunshine dance.... I will let you know if it works!
My last event was Ascott Under-Wychwood with Wendy Barke's Dispol Bertie. This was his first event last year and the day ended with me soaked to my pants with heavy rain! This time it was much more enjoyable and I was very confident that we would compete with a good score. Bertie's weaker phase is his dressage as his is a ex race horse so is getting used to have to go steady and fancy! He was very well behaved and he produced his best test to date, it was slightly harshly marked but still a good mark. We headed off to SJ and I was positive it would be a good round after all the hard work we had put in with him before the event. We stormed the SJ just tapping a pole due to slipping on the grass but other than that we were thoughly impressed with his new confidence. Lastly was the XC and it was full up and beefy and had lots more questions than the last time I went. There was lots of kicks and growls but we started to get into a flow and produced a foot perfect clear ... inside the time! I was so chuffed not only for Bertie but for his owner Wendy who has worked very hard with him. We both shared a hug when we found out he finished 5th!
Since my last streak of placings I have had my last three events cancelled: West Wilts, Salperton and Glanusk International. It is gutting when a event cancels and it is hard looking and the horses bored in their stables but I am holding out and have my fingers crossed for better weather and a run at West Buckland with all three horses!
Now for my sunshine dance.... I will let you know if it works!