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he's a lovely looking lad and you're doing a grand job with him 
Ed the ex-racer
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MuddyMonster
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Lovely update - he's looking really well
timbobs
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he's a lovely looking lad and you're doing a grand job with him
Thanks
hes got a well-deserved day off today!Hopefully going to start planning some more fun outings to do soon!
timbobs
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Another little update on Mr Ed. Hes been doing really well since we went to Merrist for the polework clinic.
Lots more hacking (we only schooled twice a week) and then a fun trip out to Parwood for an arena hire today!
Little video of Ed today- he tried so hard and we enjoyed ourselves. Its all very much a work in progress but hes getting better every time out! No stressing or spooking at all today, he just needs to concentrate on me a bit more but that will come!
[video=youtube_share;yLi-xi3ZzDE]https://youtu.be/yLi-xi3ZzDE[/video]
I may regret turning him out naked afterwards 😂
Lots more hacking (we only schooled twice a week) and then a fun trip out to Parwood for an arena hire today!
Little video of Ed today- he tried so hard and we enjoyed ourselves. Its all very much a work in progress but hes getting better every time out! No stressing or spooking at all today, he just needs to concentrate on me a bit more but that will come!
[video=youtube_share;yLi-xi3ZzDE]https://youtu.be/yLi-xi3ZzDE[/video]
I may regret turning him out naked afterwards 😂
timbobs
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Ed and I have had another busy few weeks!
We had a little jumping session at home which was fun. It was only Ed's third time jumping so kept it small and simple and we had fun!
It wasn't pretty and it wasn't perfect, but we both enjoyed it and kept it nice and relaxed.
[video=youtube_share;iOYK7nDWalE]https://youtu.be/iOYK7nDWalE[/video]
As always, lots of hacking which we are enjoying. He has definitely re-discovered the racehorse in him and is having a whale of a time charging along racing his friends!
He has been coming along leaps and bounds in terms of his schooling and we were meant to be doing dressage this weekend but unfortunately he went lame- I'm sure he knows when we have plans! I think he trod on a stone as he is now sound so will try booking something again soon!
He also played riding school pony and my husband had a lunge lesson on him which went surprisingly well! I wasn't sure how Ed would take to having a novice on board but he was an absolute angel.
We had a little jumping session at home which was fun. It was only Ed's third time jumping so kept it small and simple and we had fun!
It wasn't pretty and it wasn't perfect, but we both enjoyed it and kept it nice and relaxed.
[video=youtube_share;iOYK7nDWalE]https://youtu.be/iOYK7nDWalE[/video]
As always, lots of hacking which we are enjoying. He has definitely re-discovered the racehorse in him and is having a whale of a time charging along racing his friends!
He has been coming along leaps and bounds in terms of his schooling and we were meant to be doing dressage this weekend but unfortunately he went lame- I'm sure he knows when we have plans! I think he trod on a stone as he is now sound so will try booking something again soon!
He also played riding school pony and my husband had a lunge lesson on him which went surprisingly well! I wasn't sure how Ed would take to having a novice on board but he was an absolute angel.
Floofball
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Ah, lovely Ed so pleased your enjoying him so much. When you book in for dressage next time - don’t tell him!
so pleased your enjoying him so much. When you book in for dressage next time - don’t tell him!
timbobs
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Ah, lovely Ed
Thats definitely the plan! Ill be keeping quiet 🤫
timbobs
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We finally managed to get out and about and have some fun dressaging today and Ed was an absolute superstar!
We may only be competing at the lofty heights of unaff W&T and Prelim but we enjoyed ourselves. This was only our second attempt at dressage and Ed was so much more relaxed than our previous go last summer. I think our clinics, arena hires and lessons are paying off!
We got 65% in the W&T and 63% in the Prelim which I'm over the moon with as it was our first Prelim.
Such a handsome boy!
We were much more relaxed in the warm up than in the actual test, but I don't think we're alone in that!
[video=youtube_share;bogbr4f8TkI]https://youtu.be/bogbr4f8TkI[/video]
[video=youtube_share;cqNoQjHlunQ]https://youtu.be/cqNoQjHlunQ[/video]
Short clip from the Prelim: canter is definitely still a work in progress, particularly the transition! We get a bit over excited and legs go everywhere!
[video=youtube_share;ZO6KdbdKXtI]https://youtu.be/ZO6KdbdKXtI[/video]
We may only be competing at the lofty heights of unaff W&T and Prelim but we enjoyed ourselves. This was only our second attempt at dressage and Ed was so much more relaxed than our previous go last summer. I think our clinics, arena hires and lessons are paying off!
We got 65% in the W&T and 63% in the Prelim which I'm over the moon with as it was our first Prelim.
Such a handsome boy!
We were much more relaxed in the warm up than in the actual test, but I don't think we're alone in that!
[video=youtube_share;bogbr4f8TkI]https://youtu.be/bogbr4f8TkI[/video]
[video=youtube_share;cqNoQjHlunQ]https://youtu.be/cqNoQjHlunQ[/video]
Short clip from the Prelim: canter is definitely still a work in progress, particularly the transition! We get a bit over excited and legs go everywhere!
[video=youtube_share;ZO6KdbdKXtI]https://youtu.be/ZO6KdbdKXtI[/video]
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timbobs
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I thought I would add another Ed update as we have been out and about doing a few things and having fun 😀 He is turning into a lovely all-rounder and takes everything in his stride.
We are taking advantage of the sunshine and doing lots of hacking. I love going out in the evenings after work and having a blast! Were doing mostly hacking at the moment to get Ed nice and fit and with our beautiful hacking it seems a waste not to.
[video=youtube_share;K6CnOcXRZAk]https://youtu.be/K6CnOcXRZAk[/video]
The cows are back out on the ranges for the summer and Ed has been very brave walking right past them and didnt bat an eyelid.
We also went out and did Eds first XC schooling. I just went for the hack around the course with a friend to get out and about somewhere different, but ended up having a play over some small fences and the water and he was an absolute star.
[video=youtube_share;o9jdoGsnJJM]https://youtu.be/o9jdoGsnJJM[/video]
This weekend we went out to dressage and again he was well behaved and we enjoyed ourselves. The tests felt better than last time, but with worse scores- I guess thats dressage! Was very proud of him as we travelled with a friend and he didnt mind leaving him or being left on the lorry alone so thats another gold star for Ed.
Finally we had our first proper jump lesson yesterday and Ed absolutely stormed it. Jumped everything happily and out of nice rhythm- not bad for an ex-flat racer who hasnt done much jumping at all.
[video=youtube_share;UPevw7ohlFY]https://youtu.be/UPevw7ohlFY[/video]
Im absolutely loving our re-training journey; he is such a pleasure to ride and have around. I wasnt sure what I was taking on when I got him and thought I may have been a bit mad but its turned out to be a great decision!
We are taking advantage of the sunshine and doing lots of hacking. I love going out in the evenings after work and having a blast! Were doing mostly hacking at the moment to get Ed nice and fit and with our beautiful hacking it seems a waste not to.
[video=youtube_share;K6CnOcXRZAk]https://youtu.be/K6CnOcXRZAk[/video]
The cows are back out on the ranges for the summer and Ed has been very brave walking right past them and didnt bat an eyelid.
We also went out and did Eds first XC schooling. I just went for the hack around the course with a friend to get out and about somewhere different, but ended up having a play over some small fences and the water and he was an absolute star.
[video=youtube_share;o9jdoGsnJJM]https://youtu.be/o9jdoGsnJJM[/video]
This weekend we went out to dressage and again he was well behaved and we enjoyed ourselves. The tests felt better than last time, but with worse scores- I guess thats dressage! Was very proud of him as we travelled with a friend and he didnt mind leaving him or being left on the lorry alone so thats another gold star for Ed.
Finally we had our first proper jump lesson yesterday and Ed absolutely stormed it. Jumped everything happily and out of nice rhythm- not bad for an ex-flat racer who hasnt done much jumping at all.
[video=youtube_share;UPevw7ohlFY]https://youtu.be/UPevw7ohlFY[/video]
Im absolutely loving our re-training journey; he is such a pleasure to ride and have around. I wasnt sure what I was taking on when I got him and thought I may have been a bit mad but its turned out to be a great decision!
rosiesowner
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Ed! You're looking lovely young chap.
He really is turning into a great all rounder isn't he?
He really is turning into a great all rounder isn't he?
timbobs
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He really is! Im so proud of how hes coming along after his illnesses and injuries. Hes the right amount of cheeky and sensible. Hes sane enough that you dont need to worry without being bored!
Pinkvboots
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his looking great I really like him you are doing a brilliant job with him well done
you are doing a brilliant job with him well done
timbobs
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his looking great I really like him
Hes such a lovely boy 😀 Ive never really brought on a horse before so hopefully Im doing him justice!
Wishfilly
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What a lovely thread! Ed is very handsome and it's really cool to see how he has progressed!
timbobs
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Thanks! Hes definitely a pretty boy and he knows it! Loves checking himself out in school mirrors when were out and about now hes not scared of them 😂
timbobs
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Just thought Id share how awesome Mr Ed is ❤️
The cows are back on the ranges for the summer and hes clearly so bothered by them 😂 they are Belted Galloways and the calves are so cute! [video=youtube_share;5xGYMbVkFls]https://youtu.be/5xGYMbVkFls[/video]
We are so lucky with our hacking, its like exploring a magical world every ride.
Weve also been working more on our jumping- its still not the prettiest, but hes super keen and is loving it!
Super keen in this one and took me by surprise 😂
Weve got a jump clinic at the yard Sunday which will be fun and then in a month we have Retraining of Racehorses camp at Hickstead which Im so excited for!
The cows are back on the ranges for the summer and hes clearly so bothered by them 😂 they are Belted Galloways and the calves are so cute! [video=youtube_share;5xGYMbVkFls]https://youtu.be/5xGYMbVkFls[/video]
We are so lucky with our hacking, its like exploring a magical world every ride.
Weve also been working more on our jumping- its still not the prettiest, but hes super keen and is loving it!
Super keen in this one and took me by surprise 😂
Weve got a jump clinic at the yard Sunday which will be fun and then in a month we have Retraining of Racehorses camp at Hickstead which Im so excited for!
LaurenBay
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Me Ed is lovely, I have just started following you on Instagram!
I am very jealous of your hacking, it looks lovely!
I am very jealous of your hacking, it looks lovely!
timbobs
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We are so spoilt with the hacking! Thanks for the follow 😀
Ellzbellz97
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I got my ex racer last October from a rescue, we have been having lessons and then doing pole work to help build up the top line as he is really weak. Your boy looks so lovely though and they are very rewarding, mines such a softie and quite lazy! Followed your instagram too
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Scarlett
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OP - where are you based, the hacking looks familiar.... as do the moo cows (who my horse wants to go meet every time we see them!)
timbobs
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timbobs
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I got my ex racer last October from a rescue, we have been having lessons and then doing pole work to help build up the top line as he is really weak. Your boy looks so lovely though and they are very rewarding, mines such a softie and quite lazy! Followed your instagram too
Got to love an ex-racer
Feel free to share pictures of your boy!Scarlett
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We’re in Surrey, near Guildford/Woking
Ditto, Guildford way. I hack on those same Ranges
timbobs
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Ditto, Guildford way. I hack on those same Ranges
If you ever want to go for a hack let me know! It's so beautiful up there
Scarlett
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If you ever want to go for a hack let me know! It's so beautiful up there
I also have a chestnut exracer
could be fun!
ILuvCowparsely
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They are lovely horses - my young livery is re homing an ex racer and she is coming Saturday so 2 days from now. She won't mind this. my young livery meeting her new Ex Racer.
timbobs
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They are lovely horses - my young livery is re homing an ex racer and she is coming Saturday so 2 days from now. She won't mind this. my young livery meeting her new Ex Racer.
Looks gorgeous! Hope shes arrived safely!
Today we hacked to a yard down the road and had a jump clinic.
Ed was an absolute plonker going down there and for the first 10minutes. Once hed chilled out he was awesome 😀
The jumps werent big as the exercises were around control, rhythm and direction which was great for us. Really got him thinking about what we were doing rather than getting over-excited.
I think hes really coming on at the moment, everything seems to be sinking in nicely.
[video=youtube_share;bGxYI_A2gQ4]https://youtu.be/bGxYI_A2gQ4[/video]
Clearly, he wasnt tired after our session as he managed to snap his headcollar and then bogged off up the field when I turned him out 🙈
timbobs
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Ed and I have had a fun few weeks
Last weekend we hired an SJ course which was a very educational outing. He got a bit overwhelmed with it all so we kept it small and got him confident.
Today we toddled off to Pachesham for their Unaffiliated Dressage Festival and Ed was awesome for 7th place which meant we got to do our first mounted prize giving!
He was slight terrified of his rosette and found the canter round at the end very exciting 😂 He was quite spooky in the prelim so no placing but lots to like and lots to improve on so a good day out!
Muuuumm... get it off me!
A tad over-excited 😂
Last weekend we hired an SJ course which was a very educational outing. He got a bit overwhelmed with it all so we kept it small and got him confident.
Today we toddled off to Pachesham for their Unaffiliated Dressage Festival and Ed was awesome for 7th place which meant we got to do our first mounted prize giving!
He was slight terrified of his rosette and found the canter round at the end very exciting 😂 He was quite spooky in the prelim so no placing but lots to like and lots to improve on so a good day out!
Muuuumm... get it off me!
A tad over-excited 😂
Mariposa
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I love Ed! I follow you on instagram, love the photos - he is such a character!
timbobs
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He is definitely a character! Hes such fun to have around, always makes me laugh 😂