Had my lesson with HORSE Magazine - report

[MrsMagoo]

well after a small trek we finally made it to Duncan Inglis yard in west sussex and WOW what a yard. Its like my dream yard and house, soo imaculate (sp?) and organised and all the horses looked lovely...

So after another girl had her lesson it was my time. All tacked up and went in the school to quickly warm up while Duncan had a cuppa

well think he must have liked our flatwork as we only did some shortening and lengthing work in canter then it was straight into jumping. Just started with some small planks on a corner, with the aim being to get a quicker, more active canter coming round to the jump...where as he said I was a bit back to front and would come round really steady then suddenly panic infront of the jump and rush Star, which resulted in her not jumping properly

also I had to stop 'clicking' her into the jumps which I think is a nervous thing on my behalf lol

Then onto some course work, again working on getting an active rythem all the way around (Star refused the black filler but Duncan said alot of horses do that for some reason).

Anyway thats the jist of the lesson and I didnt have time to upload pics last night but theres a quick vid clip of some of the lesson

Wasnt jumping as big as we normally would but Star did really well, Oh but he did put the wall and Oxter to 1.15m for the last few jumps so was pleased with that (Pics to come later). Duncan was really nice although maybe a bit quiet for clothears here and for some reason kept on calling Star 'HIM'...oh shes soo not a boy lol

Well the whole thing should be in October or November issue so keep your eyes open

Thanks for reading....

 

[BBs]

WOW fantastic

Looks like you had a super day!

Isnt Duncan rather cute looking? sorry ignore me lol

YAY shall look forward to reading the artical, but how exciting - looks super

Well done

Vxx

 

[jacks_mum]

hey, that's fab. Well Done!!

I'll look forward to the magazine.

 

[pottamus]

Well done...looks like good fun...can't wait for the article!

 

[Kelly1982]

Oh wow i bet you loved every minute of it!! Start looks great as usual

Will definatly be looking out for you in the magazine.

I have my leson with Louise tonight

 

[MrsMagoo]

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WOW fantastic

Looks like you had a super day!
Isnt Duncan rather cute looking? sorry ignore me lol
YAY shall look forward to reading the artical, but how exciting - looks super

Well done
Vxx

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Thanks

Hmmm not sure about cute lol...maybe handsome for his age

 

[rrose]

wow, yo too look good together. will also read the article!

well done x

 

[sham]

Looks fab! Sounds like you had a great time

 

[TGM]

How exciting - the video looks great! Will keep my eyes peeled for the article when it comes out

 

[ClareMc]

Sounds really good.

Were you nervous? I would have been shaking all over.

Will look out for you in the mag, did they say when it would be published.

 

[MrsMagoo]

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I have my leson with Louise tonight

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You mean LISA????????? pmsl always good to know there names first haha...Good luck and I want to hear all about it

 

[BBs]

What do you mean for his age - how old is he?

 

[Rambo]

Oh he's ANCIENT (at least 2 years older than me lol!) !

I think he's 40

 

[MrsMagoo]

well I would put him well into late 30's/40's??? My mistake if i'm wrong lol...saw his wife driving in with children and she looked about the same age....

 

[Rambo]

I think his daughter is competing 128's at the moment....and doing rather well too

 

[Kelly1982]

PMSL i knew that

 

[BBs]

HAHA hes not old - just needs ironing then

Hey Rambo - I didnt realise you were that young

 

[juliehannah58]

ooh I didn't know you are having a lesson with LM! can you let me know how you get on please Kelly? She's only 25 mins away from me and I thought about her before.

Have fun

 

[juliehannah58]

Wow how fantastic

Where abouts in W Sussex is her based if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Kelly1982]

Yeah Rambo said you was thinking of having her, i will keep you updated

 

[Rambo]

He's based at Cuckfield these days

 

[MrsMagoo]

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Wow how fantastic

Where abouts in W Sussex is her based if you don't mind me asking?

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He was in Cuckfield, lovely little place. Dont think he gives many private lessons though, apparently he trains grooms for top SJ's and the magazine had to pay him extra to get the lessons ;p

 

[MrsMagoo]

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ooh I didn't know you are having a lesson with LM! can you let me know how you get on please Kelly? She's only 25 mins away from me and I thought about her before.

Have fun

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Lisa is my normal trainer - shes really nice and easy going

would reccomend her to anyone....

 

[juliehannah58]

Go on then, who did you prefer as a trainer, DI or LM?

With reasons if you can lol

Since my old trainer of 10 years moved away I haven't really settled with one I like. I was also considering Patrick Nisbit if you've heard of him?

 

[MrsMagoo]

Personally i prefered LM, much more upbeat with commentary and found it easier to take in what she was saying...whereas as I said earlier DI was sooo quiet I could hardly hear him

and with a montone voice I find it hard to take the info in lol Both very good though and appreciate the mag letting me have that chance with DI

....

 

[Kelly1982]

I must admit Lisa sounds lovely on the phone and someone i think you would be able to get on well with and talk to rather than find intimidating if that makes sense.

I will find out for definate tonight though

 

[PapaFrita]

Looks great. What a fab school! Look forward to seeing the pics

 

[kp31]

Glad to hear lesson went well. My friend had the other lesson with DI, she was really impressed with him and he even offered to train her in future. I have heard nothing but good things about him

 

[so03]

WOW looks like you had a really good time.

I'll keep my eye out for the mag, I'll take it to the yard to show Mel etc.

 

[siennamiller]

who is it you are talking about having lessons with. I ma in sussex and desperate for sj lessons!!