Couldn’t resist the Equireel

[iknowmyvalue]

First BE and a jumping clear, was too tempting not to get it. If not only to prove to myself that we can do it!

It’s a million miles away from perfect. I know I went round most of it with the handbrake on, and not sure why he felt the need to add some half-pass between 6 and 7, but still, considering how green he is XC I’m over the moon!

 

[Rowreach]

Oh bless him, he'll have got so much confidence from a steady round, you must be delighted!

 

[Nicnac]

Well done! He really grew in confidence. Talented dressage horse too - fab lateral work

 

[iknowmyvalue]

Oh bless him, he'll have got so much confidence from a steady round, you must be delighted!

I’m over the moon. He’s only done 3-4 full XC rounds, and a handful of course hires/clinics, so very much still learning the game. We were miles over the time but speed is not an issue, I’d rather he had a good experience to set him up for the future! Brakes have previously been an issue but fingers crossed we’ve found a good setup for him, so I can encourage him to be that bit steadier and think about what he’s doing.

Well done! He really grew in confidence. Talented dressage horse too - fab lateral work

Haha, it’s his favourite move that one. If someone could just tell him it’s not required in any phase of a BE80 that would be marvellous ?

 

[splashgirl45]

well done, that looked like fun

 

[View]

Nice partnership, well done.

 

[Red-1]

I thought you rode that beautifully for a confidence building run. Just kept presenting him and allowing him to see the fence.

Congratulations!!!

 

[Bernster]

What a lovely video. You rode him really nicely through those wobbly bits. He makes that height look like nothing. I love the equireel vids!

 

[iknowmyvalue]

He’s just such fun, not always straightforward but wouldn’t change him for the world. Our “big” goal for this year was just to complete a BE event, so that’s ticked off and I’ve had to come up with some more goals for this season!

I thought you rode that beautifully for a confidence building run. Just kept presenting him and allowing him to see the fence.

Congratulations!!!

Thank you! He’s a good boy really, once he understands what you’re asking he’ll try his best to do it most of the time.

What a lovely video. You rode him really nicely through those wobbly bits. He makes that height look like nothing. I love the equireel vids!

Thank you! He does! I thought it was big walking it but he makes it look easy. Nice to think that the eventual goal of some 90s is achievable. The vids are such a good learning tool too, I’ve watched it back a good few times and seen a few bits where I could have done something differently to help him.

 

[Upthecreek]

He became more confident as the round went on and he’ll soon start looking for the flags instead of adding in some dressage moves between jumps! ? You must be so chuffed to have achieved your goal so early in the season.