JFTDWS
Well-Known Member
Oh ok, it's not extreme elements like snow or thunder and lightning, but I got a bit carried away with the Es. And it's a more encouraging "E" than elimination, which thankfully isn't what this is about!
I've lost track, where was I? Oh ok, if we're all sitting comfortably I'll begin...
After last week's successful elementary debut, I wangled a late entry into another local venue to buzz round E44 for some more ring experience and a bit of a play. I instantly regretted this when I saw the forecast :eek3:
Anyway, I promised Fergus that he wouldn't shrink in the wash and off we went. It absolutely belted down while we were warming up to the point where I considered getting out Ferg's water wings for the test - he has got his 50m swimming badge but one can never be too careful
True to form, Fergus rocked round the test pretty nicely (by my standards), and generally did a pretty good job under the circumstances. I was too busy concentrating on ensuring I managed to produce a wide range of facial expressions for your entertainment
Getting used to this "halting on the first CL" business:
Facial expressions again:
I'm not wearing two-tone breeches, honest! Seriously, when I took my tweed off it looked as though I had done a "vicar of dibley" manouevre in a puddle!
I don't think there are words for this expression
There's something really odd with the perspective here, but it's a nice enough "we survived" pic
Photos thanks to Team Dragon Dressage (aka SaffronWelshDragon)
It wasn't our best test, for various reasons, but I was pleased with it under the circumstances. Sheet says 66% and 3rd (of 4) but I reckon that's more than a bit over generous (think the judge must have been smoking something ). I'm not overly concerned by the % (which is obviously very pleasing, if perhaps not entirely deserved) as I'm more interested in getting some ring experience and ironing out some test issues before we head off our first BD elementary when his registration goes through.
Because then we'll be playing with the big boys :eek3: *gulp*
I've lost track, where was I? Oh ok, if we're all sitting comfortably I'll begin...
After last week's successful elementary debut, I wangled a late entry into another local venue to buzz round E44 for some more ring experience and a bit of a play. I instantly regretted this when I saw the forecast :eek3:
Anyway, I promised Fergus that he wouldn't shrink in the wash and off we went. It absolutely belted down while we were warming up to the point where I considered getting out Ferg's water wings for the test - he has got his 50m swimming badge but one can never be too careful
True to form, Fergus rocked round the test pretty nicely (by my standards), and generally did a pretty good job under the circumstances. I was too busy concentrating on ensuring I managed to produce a wide range of facial expressions for your entertainment
Getting used to this "halting on the first CL" business:
Facial expressions again:
I'm not wearing two-tone breeches, honest! Seriously, when I took my tweed off it looked as though I had done a "vicar of dibley" manouevre in a puddle!
I don't think there are words for this expression
There's something really odd with the perspective here, but it's a nice enough "we survived" pic
Photos thanks to Team Dragon Dressage (aka SaffronWelshDragon)
It wasn't our best test, for various reasons, but I was pleased with it under the circumstances. Sheet says 66% and 3rd (of 4) but I reckon that's more than a bit over generous (think the judge must have been smoking something
). I'm not overly concerned by the % (which is obviously very pleasing, if perhaps not entirely deserved) as I'm more interested in getting some ring experience and ironing out some test issues before we head off our first BD elementary when his registration goes through. Because then we'll be playing with the big boys :eek3: *gulp*
