Any weekend shows/ training plans

[Mule]

Has anyone anything special planned for this weekend?
I've got the riding club national eventing championships (in Ireland). I've been making a real effort at practising my dressage. I never feel properly prepared for the test.

Our jumping is going well so if I can improve my dressage scores we might get a good result. It should be a fun day at any rate :biggrin4:

 

[mudmonkey17]

I am going to somerford park for a weekend camp. Showjumping and xc. Should be good fun x

 

[j1ffy]

Ooh you beat MilliePops to it!! Early planning as it's only Wednesday;-)

I'm very excited as we're going hunting for the first time! Another Rockley Rehab and I are heading to Exmoor for a meet at Rockley Farm on Saturday, I can't wait

 

[blood_magik]

Can I include yesterday's mid-week show?
The big lad went to his first BS show in months and was 6th in the 1.05m open. ��

Saturday I'm dragging my dad's oldie out to do some UA dressage and then I'm taking one of mine to have another go at E57. Moving up to silver this time.
I might take my 3yo along for a wander round the car park if I've got enough helpers.

Then on sunday the two big boys are at Muirmill for BS. Planning on moving B back up to 1.05m so I need to get my finger out and jump round a few fences this afternoon.

 

[Tiddlypom]

SJ stewarding at a RC ODE on Saturday. After checking the weather forecast, I have just ordered some Nikwax cleaner and proofer from Amazon for delivery tomorrow. It looks like my trusty calf length Puffa waterproof jacket will need to be on top form...

 

[Embo]

Off to Chilham on Sunday for the 70cm unaff ODE. Only goal for the day is to complete - and maybe hope we don't get eliminated again

Feeling wholly unprepared as I'm sat here in the Leeds office (I'm based in Kent!!). I'm missing 2 days of valuable prep time Fingers crossed, eh...

 

[Fiona]

Heading out XC schooling with baby connie weather permitting....

Might go for a forest ride on Sunday too, but forecast not looking promising

Fiona

 

[DabDab]

Crikey, this is early doors!

Good luck everyone competing, hunting, training and attempting to stay dry.

I'm taking big lad to flatwork clinic on Friday (coffee and cake included so that's the most important thing). Then on Saturday me and OH are giving friend's horse a lift to Solihull UA ODE as she's lacking transport atm. So will be dodging horses to do fences in their oh so tiny sj warm-up, wondering around xc course and then stuffing face in cafe

 

[milliepops]

Haha! Only just finished last weekend!

No horsey plans, off to Ireland to support OH at shooting competition tomorrow for 4 days. You could even call it a holiday! Hells bells :eek3:

Lesson on Wednesday

 

[Notimetoride]

Nope. Lorry going in to have new floor this weekend so short hack and then going to do something totally non horsey with my long suffering unpaid groom aka husband

 

[iknowmyvalue]

Doing our first 80cm hunter trial on sunday, eeek! I feel slightly sick just thinking about it only aim is to get round. we've schooled round the course, but that doesn't stop the nerves. If we can get round it will be a big step forwards for both of us though

 

[LeannePip]

Have a good Holiday MP! Sounds very exciting - i'd love to visit Ireland, but i'd be tempted to go (horse) shopping!

Can I include yesterday's mid-week show?
The big lad went to his first BS show in months and was 6th in the 1.05m open. ��

Saturday I'm dragging my dad's oldie out to do some UA dressage and then I'm taking one of mine to have another go at E57. Moving up to silver this time.
I might take my 3yo along for a wander round the car park if I've got enough helpers.

Then on sunday the two big boys are at Muirmill for BS. Planning on moving B back up to 1.05m so I need to get my finger out and jump round a few fences this afternoon.

Is your yard all finished now BM? Sounds like there's alot going on; I love hearing about all your boys!

Doing our first 80cm hunter trial on sunday, eeek! I feel slightly sick just thinking about it only aim is to get round. we've schooled round the course, but that doesn't stop the nerves. If we can get round it will be a big step forwards for both of us though

You'll be great IKMV, just take each fence one at a time and enjoy the experience!

We are one week count down to Blenheim Eventers Challenge, this time next week we'll be on our way so just doing some final prep for that, may head to Tweseldown Sunday for a bit of a school over some combos and a refresh. I also passed my HGV yesterday (YAY!!) so fully self sufficient again rather than relying on drivers.

Have a good weekend everyone!

 

[zaminda]

I'm taking my new one to her first endurance ride. As long as the vetting goes ok, and she behaves, the rest should be a piece of cake! That is of course as long as I get my yard move done ok on Saturday afternoon!

 

[[59668]]

Good luck everyone!

I am taking my new girl to our second ever dressage. It's indoors, and she's only 4 eek!

 

[DabDab]

Doing our first 80cm hunter trial on sunday, eeek! I feel slightly sick just thinking about it only aim is to get round. we've schooled round the course, but that doesn't stop the nerves. If we can get round it will be a big step forwards for both of us though

Good luck - Henry will be grand I'm sure. He's a big brave boy now

I'm taking my new one to her first endurance ride. As long as the vetting goes ok, and she behaves, the rest should be a piece of cake! That is of course as long as I get my yard move done ok on Saturday afternoon!

Oo, exciting - please do a report....?

 

[muddy_grey]

No outings for me this weekend. It is our yards championship dressage show on Sunday and I am totting up the scores! Should be a good day, with lots of amazing prizes on offer. But it will be a long day so L can have a nice day watching the action from her field

 

[DirectorFury]

Hope everyone has fun and those competing do well .

Molly had her first jump (well, 30cm off the floor) last night, foot perfect if very strong and keen after she got the idea of it! More hacking for us this weekend, must dig the waterproofs out.

 

[Nugget La Poneh]

Nugz is having a photoshoot on Saturday and then off to Tushingham for BD on Sunday.

I haven't learnt the test yet. All I know is I need to turn left at C...

Thankfully OH hasn't had to disappear on testing so I can drag him along to be chief pony whisperer while I try not to barf (its a new test and new venue for us )

 

[littlemiss1]

Good luck everyone!

Me & my show cob are off to Windsor Park for a sponsored ride on Saturday it will be our first one so looking forward to it, lets hope the rain holds off!

 

[blood_magik]

Is your yard all finished now BM? Sounds like there's alot going on; I love hearing about all your boys!

Nowhere near, unfortunately.
The outdoor has been postponed until next year now, although I suspect it wouldn't have had much use if it had been done given the weather we've had.

We've been out at a show/clinic/lesson with one horse or another pretty much every other week since we moved so we're keeping busy. Wouldn't have it any other way, though.

I might pop a report up after the weekend if I can get photos/videos sorted. I should have a few from previous shows lurking on FB somewhere.

 

[GermanyJo]

I am still feeding ventipulmin x 2 a day...So nothing very interesting for us, although I haven't heard him cough for 2 days now so maybe increase the exercise tomorrow.
Good luck to everyone competing or simply off having some fun

 

[Sussexbythesea]

Never joined this thread before as haven't competed for about 3 years until did a showing show for fun a month or so ago and qualified for the Sunshine Tour at Hickstead. It could be our last hoorah as he's 22 this year so making the most of it. Got my competitors pack today.

This weekend I'm mainly beginning to 'pimp my ride', sorting my showing gear out and having a practice in his pelham.

 

[McFluff]

Good luck to all those competing and having fun.

My first post on this thread as lots of firsts for me and horse this weekend. First time affiliated dressage (the giddy heights of prelim bronze), first time in long arena (risk of getting lost is very high), first time without horsey help (but lovely non horsey OH has agreed to 'help') and first time at this venue - which will be the furthest we've travelled so far. I'm aiming for survival!

 

[Hannahgb]

I am taking the pair out for dressage Sunday. Haven't dared try take them out together yet so could be interesting. The mare hasnt been out for a year and has only done 2/3 shows so all good practice for her

 

[FfionWinnie]

First hack with Tullia. Friend rode her for me and I rode Daisy then I got on once we had established she is as safe as she's meant to be! She's wibbly wobbly but such a genuine kind mare. I'm really happy!

Then for the deforestation fans... I did it!

Another hack planned tomorrow assuming Daisy's new owner can accompany us on Daisy.

 

[DirectorFury]

Much better! Now lop half a foot off her mane and she'll pass as a warmblood . Glad she's behaving for you .

Horses had a day off today but hacked yesterday evening. I forgot that Molly hasn't done anything and sat deeply to the canter for the first time, and nearly got bucked off for my troubles . After getting her settled we went again and she was foot perfect; guess it's my own fault for forgetting that she's still basically green broke!
I introduced two reins to the bit (copy of NS universal) and she definitely prefers that so will stay with this setup for hacking now.

We also tried and failed to get her and her hacking buddy to pose for a photo afterwards (hacking buddy is 16.3!)

 

[FfionWinnie]

Are you sure she's only 14.3 she looks huge there too!!

I don't want her to look like a warmblood - a show cob would be fine!! I will probably hogg her just not yet. She was really funny about her naked legs. Hopefully she will be used to them tomorrow!

 

[iknowmyvalue]

Good luck - Henry will be grand I'm sure. He's a big brave boy now

Thank you! Hopefully he remembers to bring his brave pants with him on Sunday!

FW, your new horse looks lovely! Wishing you lots of fun in the future with her

Good luck to everyone else who is out and about!

 

[Bernster]

Never joined this thread before as haven't competed for about 3 years until did a showing show for fun a month or so ago and qualified for the Sunshine Tour at Hickstead. It could be our last hoorah as he's 22 this year so making the most of it. Got my competitors pack today.

This weekend I'm mainly beginning to 'pimp my ride', sorting my showing gear out and having a practice in his pelham.

Oh how fab. I went last year, hadn't done much showing ever but I loved it. Good luck!

 

[claracanter]

Never joined this thread before as haven't competed for about 3 years until did a showing show for fun a month or so ago and qualified for the Sunshine Tour at Hickstead. It could be our last hoorah as he's 22 this year so making the most of it. Got my competitors pack today.

This weekend I'm mainly beginning to 'pimp my ride', sorting my showing gear out and having a practice in his pelham.

How exciting. We have qualified too and I'm getting nervous now my competitor's pack has arrived. Never done a stay away show before, so much to organise.

Had a great jumping lesson yesterday in preparation. One more to go!

Tomorrow we were going to a dressage show and doing our test (as we haven't ridden it in a competition before) but unfortunately the show's been cancelled so I am having a dressage lesson away from home instead.