Brilliant result Claire, sounds like the longer courses really suit him. I think you should aim for the same prize at Badminton next year (and best 1st-timer too, why not?). Is he off on holiday now?
He is indeed now off on a holiday...
To win the most improved after dressage, you generally have to do a dressage in the 60's as they seem to be the ones that manage to climb the most places.. doing a dressage in the 60's at 4* level might be a bit much!!
V, i had to mention it, as a) you made me do the same, and b) it really brought it home to me, what we'd done!!
Forgot to mention, i was also asked for my autograph
congrats on a fantastic double clear, it sounds as if you did a mega job xc. really looking fwd to seeing you at Badminton! very nice to get Patey prize, wow.
Sula asked me to say how proud she is of you and that she loves Ernie even more now. It must have been fab especially to do a double clear again!!! and at last a Patey hat .....! May some to watch on Thursday - hopefully see you then.
Claire - just think how far you have come since you first took over Ernie - there should be no more doubting of your own ability - because YOU DID IT - a DC at 3* is no mean feat - and you have to take some of the credit for it - its not all down to Ernie - he has to have a good pilot after all
!!!!!
I did sneak a pic of you when you took him out for a leg stretch fri evening (was waiting in the car for B to appear after some retail therapy!) will try and post it later.
So can I be your official photographer at Badders next year
Helen, i'm on at a stupidly early time of 8:00 on Thurs, if you're that keen, i'll see you then
Maloo, you should have come and said hi
did she buy anything nice?
(looking forward to seeing the pic, although it was probably mum with him, as i think she did most the grass/leading out duties)
DrSunflower.. I love them, they are all great! but i esp. love the first dressage one, he face looks so cute and like he's trying really hard to be a good boy..
The XC one in the water, you wouldn't believe that it was nearer the end of the course, he face is still so keen looking..
I also love the SJing one with the house in the backround!!
Thankyou very much for taking them!!!
Will be interesting to try the Patey on.. seems i have a very odd shaped head, being very long and narrow!!! The top hat i have is very circle shaped, hence it doesn't fit and it gives me a head ache.. doesn't look too bad tho, i agree
Well it's looking like i could well be there.. we just need to talk V into it.. (can i also talk you into platting Orla, since the XC at Barbury i really can't any more!!!!!) So you're needed V!!!! please please please come