Figgy does side saddle :) And a general update!

[nikkimariet]

I don't post much on here anymore for various reasons but thought an update was overdue!

But in honour of my birthday (today!) I took Mr Fig off for a sideways session on Saturday!

He was incredible! It highlights the slightly weaker left rein but other than one first whizzy canter that way, he was a total superstar and tbh acted like he had already been there done that!

VIDEO HERE: https://www.facebook.com/DiamondsintheRoughDressage/videos/1470316139661967/

He's been going well otherwise and recently slammed a personal best at PSG of just under 67%

Obligatory blooper pic...

Goofy has been a good boy too. Sort of! He was *VERY* silly to warm up (which took us by surprise as he's been super at home recently), but nevertheless scored 66%+ at his first novice (H/C) debut under a tough judge. Good lad.

Post weekend funtimes, Fig has now declared himself thoroughly exhausted...

VIDEO HERE: https://www.facebook.com/DiamondsintheRoughDressage/videos/1452505248109723/

Got a couple of lessons soon, will try and get some pics up

 

[Jenni_]

Third Picture down - Figgy looking phat.... <3

Love the blue on Fran's jacket.

 

[Bernster]

Gosh, that's brave to do a side saddle, looks fun! Fab pics and goof is looking unrecognisable.

 

[Crackerz]

What beautiful horses, i think i am a Goofy fan!!

 

[eggs]

Gosh, I haven't ridden side saddle for years. Lovely photos.

 

[JennBags]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Lovely update, sidesaddle is so elegant anyway and even more so with you doing it!

 

[Pinkvboots]

Thanks for sharing lovely pictures as usual, the side saddle is brilliant you should aim to do some shows next year good excuse for a pretty outfit

 

[PorkChop]

Happy Birthday

Gorgeous pics as always. lovely to read an update, miss your posts

 

[Smitty]

Would love to know the 'odds' on an ex-racer doing side saddle! Well done to both of you and try and post a bit more in the future ...

 

[JackJill]

Looking smart as always, the boys are just lush&#128525;

 

[nikkimariet]

Thanks guys Very chuffed with the pair of them!

I'm not sure I could ever canter in a group on grass on Fig!!! I would die!

 

[Pinkvboots]

Thanks guys Very chuffed with the pair of them!

I'm not sure I could ever canter in a group on grass on Fig!!! I would die!

lol! I see your point shame though you both really look the part, I vote that side saddle be an option for dressage now that would be great fun

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Loving the sideways Figgy &#55357;&#56845;

 

[Vodkagirly]

Happy birthday &#127874;
Fig looks excellent sidesaddle, it doesn't look like your first time at all. Definitely think that we need more of you doing that.
Goof is growing up fast, amazing scores. It doesn't seem long since he was backed.
Great update.

 

[nikkimariet]

Thanks guys

I can't wait to go back for another session!

 

[j1ffy]

Fig is looking seriously chunky these days! He looks like a side-saddle natural (as do you!). And Goof is just stunning

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

Would love to know the 'odds' on an ex-racer doing side saddle! Well done to both of you and try and post a bit more in the future ...

Side saddle is very popular with ex- racers there are side saddle RoR classes

 

[nikkimariet]

I don't think I could bear to cut his tail!!!

 

[spookypony]

I miss your updates! And I agree about the tail. I think short tails look very silly! That being said, the SP's is dragging on the ground again, so I should probably lop some off.

 

[nikkimariet]

I miss your updates! And I agree about the tail. I think short tails look very silly! That being said, the SP's is dragging on the ground again, so I should probably lop some off.

Also I would have to do more than 7 plaits lol!!!!

I'll do an update post this weekend