Bernster
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Hopefully with pics if I can get the hang of photobucket (sorry if the size is off).
I always like to read how people are getting on when they've shared their horse buying stories on here, so I thought I'd return the favour. Finnegan, 16h ID, rising 5yo, bought in March this year. Lovely paces but quite green with schooling and jumping and a bit bolshy on the ground (typical baby stuff but quite annoying as he's a chunky fella and I'm a shorty).
Fortunately (touch wood) he's a quick learner, has a great attitude, has yet to spook at anything, is honest and really tries his hardest. I'm still waiting for the 'Kevins' to appear and being pretty cautious but so far I've taken him out to a couple of local lessons/clinics, done a bit of jumping, a sponsored ride and the rest of the time we've hacked and schooled. This weekend we had a little clinic at our yard, a mix of lessons and then a test, so we attempted Intro B cos we can't canter properly yet. He was brill, lots to learn but behaved fab, despite pilot error in the test. Got 60% but think that was a bit generous, and came 2nd (should I mention there were only 3 in the class lol and they do rosettes to 3rd place, love it!).
I usually hate seeing pics of myself as my position is all over the shop so please excuse the wonky rider. The scribe (who is also the YO) is a chiro and came over and gave me some tips after my test. Next outing is a jump clinic this weekend and then I will look out for a nice low level DR or clear round for our first proper outing. Eeek.
Having just gone the wrong way in the test (aka "a moment of freestyle")
Warming up, he's concentrating, I'm just having (lop sided) fun
Jump clinic in April
I always like to read how people are getting on when they've shared their horse buying stories on here, so I thought I'd return the favour. Finnegan, 16h ID, rising 5yo, bought in March this year. Lovely paces but quite green with schooling and jumping and a bit bolshy on the ground (typical baby stuff but quite annoying as he's a chunky fella and I'm a shorty).
Fortunately (touch wood) he's a quick learner, has a great attitude, has yet to spook at anything, is honest and really tries his hardest. I'm still waiting for the 'Kevins' to appear and being pretty cautious but so far I've taken him out to a couple of local lessons/clinics, done a bit of jumping, a sponsored ride and the rest of the time we've hacked and schooled. This weekend we had a little clinic at our yard, a mix of lessons and then a test, so we attempted Intro B cos we can't canter properly yet. He was brill, lots to learn but behaved fab, despite pilot error in the test. Got 60% but think that was a bit generous, and came 2nd (should I mention there were only 3 in the class lol and they do rosettes to 3rd place, love it!).
I usually hate seeing pics of myself as my position is all over the shop so please excuse the wonky rider. The scribe (who is also the YO) is a chiro and came over and gave me some tips after my test. Next outing is a jump clinic this weekend and then I will look out for a nice low level DR or clear round for our first proper outing. Eeek.
Having just gone the wrong way in the test (aka "a moment of freestyle")
Warming up, he's concentrating, I'm just having (lop sided) fun
Jump clinic in April
I'm a nosy sod and tbh love reading everyone's updates about their horses!
