How much XC practice will you do before your first event?

[Sanolly]

I'll speak to my instructor to see what dates are best for her, I'll get back to you as soon as possible

I'll be taking my eventer so will be jumping BE100/Novice ish height. But my friend will be going on her pony so we will do little bits and pieces too. It'll take me a while to get my confidence again!

Sounds good! Will be nice to jump round LMEQ again, in fact I think I will just play with the ditch for a while as it seems to be the only one my mare will actually jump!

 

[Pidgeon]

Pidgeon, Oasby are doing an Unaff ODE around the BE course in march, before Stafford I think... worth a look?

Ooh definately will go and have a mooch thanks
Interesting views am pleased to see lots do plenty of XC schooling before an event even on an experienced horse

 

[Pidgeon]

There is a Hunter Trial on at Kelsall Hill run by Delamere Forest Riding Club, http://www.delamereforestridingclub.co.uk/pages/home.htm

Don't know how far that is from you but might be of interest. I've done it before & if I remember rightly it's over the Intro track.

Mmm another one to have a mooch at thanks

 

[Pidgeon]

I'm also aiming for Stafford BE90 with Nugget who has never competed XC. He has been schooling once this year and has done indoor XC.

I will have a XC lesson at Eland Lodge and then probably go schooling to Lincomb as we need ditch and whater practice and out local course isn't the best for this!

YAY If you need a good horse over ditches and through water let me know as I know a big ginger beastie who is very good over both?

 

[SamuelWhiskers]

Technically i've not done any XC since October, but I have hunted as much of the winter as i can, does that count?? I'd hope to get out at least a couple of times prior to first event, but guess its all weather dependant!