Troggy
Well-Known Member
Yesterday I went to my first (And Toffee's) hunt meet with The Oakley. Firstly I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone there, everyone was helpful, friendly and really nice to me. I saw a few people I knew but even complete strangers talked to me and helped me and answered my silly questions!
I had a brilliant day, had 1 refusal at a fence but I think that was due to the very boggy take off (wimpy pony!) as she jumped everything else I attempted including a ditch, which is what we got eliminated at doing XC!
My only problem was my brakes! The first hour and a half they were poor, I mean she did stop eventually but I had to really haul/saw at her mouth which I don't like doing. She was ok after that although still full of running! Which bit do people find usefully? She has a full cheek waterford at the moment which is usually all she needs but I think the excitement got to her. She also has a running martingale. Any ideas?
Anyway, just thought I would share my news, I will definitely go again!
I had a brilliant day, had 1 refusal at a fence but I think that was due to the very boggy take off (wimpy pony!) as she jumped everything else I attempted including a ditch, which is what we got eliminated at doing XC!
My only problem was my brakes! The first hour and a half they were poor, I mean she did stop eventually but I had to really haul/saw at her mouth which I don't like doing. She was ok after that although still full of running! Which bit do people find usefully? She has a full cheek waterford at the moment which is usually all she needs but I think the excitement got to her. She also has a running martingale. Any ideas?
Anyway, just thought I would share my news, I will definitely go again!
