Abi90
Well-Known Member
Hello all,
2017 is fast approaching, and with Forest actually starting not to be a numpty and and me deciding to put my brave pants on and get on with it I have decided we are going to actually going to get out competing properly this year with a view to doing a BE80 by the end of the year.
My main question is where to start, our most local venue is holding an Arena Event and then an ODE 2 weeks later in April. I can't do both and am new to competing so want to go out and do something that will set us both up confidently, despite it being easier than what we are capable of.
Arena event - starter series - BE90 Dr test, this is our strong point, and then SJ and XC fences a max of 60cm. There is a middle series with a BE100 test and 75cm course but I feel we should start small. Horse prefers to jump outside and is less wimpy but is more measured and careful inside.
ODE - same venue, classes for XC are 50cm upwards. Have been cross country schooling not on that course.
This would be my first attempt at either event and I might be going on my own. We've been out to some clinics together now and will be going to dressage solo in Jan and I plan to get some more clinics in.
So advice and opinions please, which should I choose? Or is it much of a muchness?
2017 is fast approaching, and with Forest actually starting not to be a numpty and and me deciding to put my brave pants on and get on with it I have decided we are going to actually going to get out competing properly this year with a view to doing a BE80 by the end of the year.
My main question is where to start, our most local venue is holding an Arena Event and then an ODE 2 weeks later in April. I can't do both and am new to competing so want to go out and do something that will set us both up confidently, despite it being easier than what we are capable of.
Arena event - starter series - BE90 Dr test, this is our strong point, and then SJ and XC fences a max of 60cm. There is a middle series with a BE100 test and 75cm course but I feel we should start small. Horse prefers to jump outside and is less wimpy but is more measured and careful inside.
ODE - same venue, classes for XC are 50cm upwards. Have been cross country schooling not on that course.
This would be my first attempt at either event and I might be going on my own. We've been out to some clinics together now and will be going to dressage solo in Jan and I plan to get some more clinics in.
So advice and opinions please, which should I choose? Or is it much of a muchness?
