How odd!
From my experience of FJ-ing, the times at fences are only ever referred to if you’re stopping horses on courses, or if you’re at the first/last fence and something goes wrong with the start/timing. I’ve had Control occasionally checking in on penalties given to horse X, but never...
It was a bit of a funny one! Pretty sure someone reported blood in the mouth so she was stopped for a vet check and allowed to carry on. Like you, I can’t think of a time I’ve seen that happen before - it’s usually either obvious enough to have them taken off the course or it’s not.
She pulled...
Was chatting about this to a pal yesterday and she reckons Yasmin will make the team as Paris prep, and Ros as individual. We shall see if she’s right!
There’s an Olivia on our yard and she’s a fine figure of a gal ?
I worked at a riding school when I was younger and they went through a phase of having horses with the same name but not being super creative about the solutions. So it was ok for Brandy and LB (little Brandy) and Monty but...
Heading down south for a pre-Blenheim week away, and have been roped into FJing at Cornbury on Sunday. Should be fun! I’ve never been before but I’ve heard good things.
Sorry if I’ve missed this while scrolling and it’s already been answered, but what are the implications if she’s then off sick or on holiday? Do you end up doing her horse then as well?
I really hope it works out for you as I think you’re being extremely kind to try and consider all these...