EventingMum
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Absolutely thrilled today to see a horse I sold 8 weeks ago, when I closed my riding school, take 2nd in the BHS working hunter. TBH he was not an average RS horse but it was still lovely to see him out and about!
Blair Horse Trials 24-27th August
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Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
ihatework
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My old horse the BFG cart horse is in the 1* with his new owner 
I’m stalking him on Eventing scores and supporting from afar
I’m stalking him on Eventing scores and supporting from afar
windswoo
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Hope you're having fun
Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
Piccies to followHope you're having fun
Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
millitiger
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What is the parking like there at the moment please?
EmmaC78
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How is the ground in the parking area? Is it too muddy for a non 4x4?
Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
Its getting pretty bad when we left today
Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
There is a tractor pulling people out though
Jeni the dragon
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Aye, it's pretty slippy! Could really do without the rain!
Jeni the dragon
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Ping me his number if you'd like some pics! I'll be around most of the weekend!My old horse the BFG cart horse is in the 1* with his new owner
I’m stalking him on Eventing scores and supporting from afar
EventingMum
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Some fences have been taken out of the xc due to the ground.
Jeni the dragon
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I don't think that's completely unexpected! Friend said it was the toughest course she's ever seen here!
MagicMelon
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Im heading there tomorrow to watch, has it been really wet?? Raining here today (Im 2 hours away) but been dry so not sure how bad it is there. Also we want to watch the 4* short XC, can anyone recommend any particularly troublesome/impressive fences to watch at? We normally just sit by the closest water!
EmmaC78
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It was OK for most of the day and then rained heavily late afternoon. Car park was pretty muddy when everyone was leaving but the event ground itself was mostly OK.
EventingMum
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The corners in the 3* caused a lot of problems.
holeymoley
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We went on Thursday and had a terrific time, it was really good this year. I wasn’t sure how the ground was going to hold up though, it started raining when we left. Friend took second in the BE90, few friends showing too. Trade stands were good. As were food trailers.
Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
It was really good, tons and tons of stuff
holeymoley
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Did you buy anything nice? I came back with some riding tights, new saddlecloth, treats and a topspec supplement (thanks to hubby for carting roundIt was really good, tons and tons of stuff
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Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
I did, not that I needed anything as the week before I had spent £280 at Hope Valley ffsDid you buy anything nice? I came back with some riding tights, new saddlecloth, treats and a topspec supplement (thanks to hubby for carting round
I was going to buy BB the dijon le mieux but they only had small/medium so that was that scuppered lol. Saved myself £50 My friend spent way more than me , I was only £100
My hubby went out to the jeep to see where the rest was when he was surprised I only had two bags lol
I was really impressed and cant wait to get there next year too! I promise I will not spend just before I go
Haniki
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My friend's horse was 5th in the 4*S, so she was delighted. She loved the venue.
MagicMelon
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Wow thats impressive! I watched the 4*S XC yesterday at the water. Some scary moments over the first log in. Blair is a stunning venue, I go every year to spectate. Never quite made it with a horse yet, maybe some day. Its quite a spooky/ high energy environment though even just for the BS with the people/stands/flags etc. so close. Think my current horse would have a total meltdown.
I came away having only bought a new headcollar and lead rope! So dull! I cant be bothered with the busy shopping bits though to be fair, Id rather sit about and watch the action. The mud wasnt nearly as bad as I expected either! Hopefully nice and sunny next year though
The only bits I wish they'd improve are having a tannoy for the XC down near the water. You dont get to hear anything as there only seems to be a XC tannoy at very top of hill or one pointing towards the lorry park it seems.Haniki
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The horse is with Aaron Millar. My friend is the owner! She did event up to Novice herself in days past. I think she enjoys it far more as an owner.
sbloom
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I'm back home finally, was lovely to meet @Barton Bounty , maybe meet a few more of you next year....for those not aware there are loads of trade stands around the showing rings slightly away from the BS and BE rings.