A dream come true - so happy I could burst!

Gorgeous George

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George and I went to Norton Heath today for a dressage competition, next step in our recent confidence building work. I was a bit nervous for the walk and trot test but we did it and came 5th out of about 15
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Then we had a bash at the prelim, strangely I was a bit calmer although worried about cantering in the arena but we did our best. There were I think 18 in the class and ............WE WON!!!
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I have dreamt about coming 1st in a competition for as long as I've been riding but i never have, I am so thrilled with George, obviously watching the olympic dressage this afternoon helped
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I so sorry this is really self indulgent but I just want to shout from the rooftops
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Maisy

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Well Done!! That is fabulous!!

Dressage and I dont go well together.......my husband says I drive in straight lines round corners......well I do the same on a horse too!!!
 

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Congratulations! You deserve it, And lets hope, its two of many rosettes to be one.

I have to say, I do love George. But dont tell him that
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oh WOW! I always love your posts about George, and its brilliant when its good news!

WELL DONE to you for controlling your nerves, and big hug/carrots to superstar Mr George!
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a huge well done from Che and me, doesn't George look pleased with himself. You must be so proud, he is the most handsome boy and you look really wonderful together. Hope it's the first of many!!
 

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yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!! sopleased you are back on form.
i took my boy out today toour first showand came second in dressage too. well done again x
 

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Very well done - I remember winning my first dressage class and it is a feeling second to none, something I thought I would never do, so I am so pleased for you
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Aww congrats! Looks like some good consistant marking.

I drove past NH on my way to the yard at about 5pm as my usual route had a road closure - nearly popped in to watch a bit!
 

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Well done to both of you!

I always get so nervous in dressage i forget my test, and in jumping i forget the course hehe.

Nerves even get to the pro's tho, a couple of olympians had the bell rang when they forgot their tests
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So you did even better than them to go in and get 1st!
 
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