Am I mad for entering BE event?

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Am just wondering if Im a little crazy. I do BE regularily with my other horse, however one of my aims this year was to do an Intro on my baby horse (well, he's 7 but green XC). Ive entered and am all set. But I have no idea if we'll get round the XC. He's only done two 75cm ODE's! We've schooled round unaffiliated novicey / intermediate fences ok, and I have chosen this event as its the nicest (easiest) Intro I know of. But I still dont know if we'll get round....!! I know the time will be a big issue and I know we'll certainly not be anywhere near making it, but TBH I dont really care about the time, I just want to get round!

He's quite an honest chap, I mean generally he'll jump everything but Ive always kept things pretty simple for him. He's had the odd full blown hissy fit but in training he's definately got 100 times better and now does water / ditches etc. without any fuss (was a big issue before). Ive never challenged him much before though so am unsure as to what he's going to think of an intro course. Its weird not knowing how we'll do!! Obviously I will get as much training in as possible (which isnt much as everythings cancelled just now....) before the event.

What do you think the chances are that we'll cross the finish line?!
 
My horse hadn't done hardly any XC before I did an Intro, but he had done lots of hunting and show jumping.

I think he'll be ok - they are very strait forward after all - good luck!
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Not mad no!! Just kick on..he sounds genuine enough and you dont know until you try...im sure he will be fine. I only did one baby ode and went straight into PN with my 5 year old and she was fine!
 
I felt just like that before my first intro with my baby a couple of weeks ago, and she was absolutely fine. I'm sure he'll surprise you - just be positive and as my dad always says remember, if in doubt - KICK!!
Good luck
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Go for it !
If it goes wrong at least you will know what you need to work on. You will probably find that he will improve with the experience.
 
Yeah, dont worry Ill be kicking and chatting to him the whole way round!

He's just a bit of a dope, Im worried he's too stupid for eventing! That sounds harsh but its true. He's only just figured out where his legs are.....

Thanks guys, its great to hear some of you have gone in pretty much straight away with your babies. Will let you know the outcome.
 
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