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Just got home, and what a super time we've had
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I arrived and snoopy was awful! banging the lorry and a total handful to try and tack him up
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Once I got his bridle on and led him down the ramp all calm was resumed
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All tack on I hopped on off the ramp!
Off we went into the dark and up to the main arena. The lights resembled blackpool illuminations and snoops stood outside waiting for reasurance! he heard a neigh and off he went.
He marched into the practice arena and calmly worked around nicely.
Suzy eventually arrived and we warmed up over the fences he flew them and off he went into the main arena! well he gingerly went in and trotted down to the first fence which faced the restaurant but he didnt care and popped around. He knocked fence 5 as he was slightly napping to the doors but he continued along and flew the wall filler and gate
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We came out and had 2 more horses to go until we went back in. This time he was like a real pro and flew round just knocking fence 3 due to him being cocky and flying over fences 2 and 3 and gaining too much ground.

We had 20 horses to go before the next class and he was a complete dope on a rope stood there with his rug on waiting his turn.

The next round was much bigger and again the little sod did a flying leap to fence 2 and dislodged it but again learning from this he mistakes he popped around the rest of the course no hassel and clearing them by miles
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So all in all a very good night - okay we had 4 faults in each round but hey hes 4 and ive only had him 6 wks
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Wow, sounds brilliant, nice that he chilled out after being excited to arrive and it sounds like he handled it all very well....any pics (please?) and when is the next outing?
 
Woohooo.. what a lil super star!!!!!

if i ever do get round to coming up.. i might just turn up in the lorry and take him home with me!!

Tho don't go letting him get too good at SJing.. i know you're going through a funny stage in your life at the mo.. but remember, you're an Eventer, not a SJer.
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Sounds brilliant for a first outing. This may be an "eventer-y" thing to say, but wouldn't worry about him touching the odd fence, if he learns something and makes a better shape the next time.

Had Flo at a RC jumping clinic last night, haven't jumped her for 8 months as she was injured, and she dived a bit at the fences at first, but it was amazing how quickly her jump improved 100% after a few related distances.

Don't suppose you have any photos or a video even, if your YO was there???

Fiona
 
What do you mean *funny stage* lol

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youre not taking my baby! hes my little pocket rocket! and if he does go eventing, which i think he probably will do I want to take him round
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but if we get all silly and he needs upgrading i know who to throw him too lol
Ive already lost him to Rich if he goes to Fox
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Oh great news on flo
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such a nice feeling having a horse grow in confidence! I had that this evening, and it gave me a real buzz.
I have vids but on YOs camera so i will email you a copy later in teh week if you like
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HAHA he may just stick to sjing you know
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but hes proving so good over ditches and water he might just make a little eventer too
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It was nice as there was a professional eventer there this evening - well two actually and both of their horses refused fences - so i felt quite smug
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HAHA Fiona, thing is, ive always thought the good horses have a bit of attitude and i just felt he was too NICE to be awesome!
I think tigers_eye called him simple
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However, he was a git in the lorry so perhaps hes got THE EDGE to make him good afterall lol
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What a brilliant boy and I can't believe you went jumping AT NIGHT ---- IN THE DARK!!
You re supposed to be an eventer for heavens sake. You'll just have to marry a rich SJ yorkshireman now instead of a softy southern eventer
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Can't wait to see Snoopy out eventing - sounds a very handy project pony.
 
Well done Vickie! I bet you are well chuffed with the Snoopy dude!
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He's so brave.... awwww, what a sweetie.

When's your next outing? Can't wait to see the video.

Karen
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Well done glad he is going well for you he sounds like he is going to be a good'en! Hope he proves himself eventing too!
What classes did you do?
 
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Hey Vix - sounds fab - well done - I'm out of touch I didnt know you had a new person -

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Oops didnt you??? doesnt your daughter tell you anything??

Yus, I do have a new chap! Warmblood (I know dont say a word hehe) 4 year old small 16h, bright bay with 4 white socks
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Did I?! Well done, do you knnow if he's been out ever before? Even if he has I think he was a brave boy to walk up there in the dark and into the building.

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He apparently had previously jumped round BN at Blewbury back in August! a little while ago now tho.
Even so, pleased as punch as it was really scary in gale force winds and dark! oh and the first time to a party on his own! as before he had always travelled with others.

And yes....you called him simple - when he was stood in his stable with his ears sideways lol
 
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What a brilliant boy and I can't believe you went jumping AT NIGHT ---- IN THE DARK!!
You re supposed to be an eventer for heavens sake. You'll just have to marry a rich SJ yorkshireman now instead of a softy southern eventer
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Can't wait to see Snoopy out eventing - sounds a very handy project pony.

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PMSL!
I know what Im supposed to be....however, I actually quite liked SJing lol Oooops my secret is out!
Im def thinking of travelling to Aldon again! and Larkhill so guess i may see you there??
 
Thanks everyone.
He wasnt worse for wear this morning, but must have been tired as he hadnt eaten all his haylage.
I was relieved to see no swelling on his front legs after his rearing and battering act in the back of the lorry
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Hes a bit of a toughie for a warmblood
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