ALDON 2d JN or 3d JPN *also in CR*

[jules89]

Hi.
I am debating whether to do the JN or the JPN at aldon at the end of the season. Just to give you an idea, I am competing a horse that has started eventing this year (Zebedee Zig Zag) and he has already done a 2day (unafilliated) but I do not want to overface him right at the end of the season, so I wonder if he would be more suited to the PN?

I emailed the organizer on the toughness of the courses, and got this reply

The 3DJPN will be same as for the adults- just seperate results etc -this has steeplechase and roads and tracks etc- There is no 2D PN!
The course for the 2DN incorporating the 2DJN will be a little more difficult than a 1Day Novice and will include steeplechase and roads and tracks etc.

Im sorry this is long. My horse is very talented and he is a superstar, but does have a problem with being on his own, so realistically I am worried about him being at a 2/3 day show on his own..though I am starting to crack this...

Ideas please I respect every reply

 

[Tangaroo]

I would have thought if you have any doubts at all you should probably opt for the pre novice. Its better to finish the season within his comfort zone as its his first season rather than risk a problem and not have any more events to build the confidence back up.
Im no expert though, sure other people will have helpful comments and ideas.

 

[Paddywhack]

Aldon used to be my favourite event to end the season.Firstly its a VERY demanding course with lots of hills so your horse got to be very fit ! We have not been there for a few years but the Novice course used to does ask quite a lot of questions. If your horse is competeing on PN level i would end the season with the PN.People that has been competing Novice all season will do the Novice 3 day, Aldon is NOT an event where you take a horse that needs "nursing" around the course ! Good Luck !