Huge decision!

[BBs]

Big reality check this weekend...... I have decided that I am going to give BSJA a real bash this winter.

After a fantastic couple of weeks watching top class eventing, I have decided I will never get to the dizzy heights of competing at 3* level, not unless I win the lottery, marry a rich guy or find the most amazing horse to ride that someone wants to fund!!

I love eventing, always have done, but I am struggling to justify the costs, and with Winstons ruddy feet, I can only event at the beginning and end of the season.

So BB's, the same BB's who not so long ago struggled with SJing and said she hated it with a passion, is actually enjoying it

There you go, no more eventing prep threads, BSJA here we come

Hey thats not to say I wont go back eventing from time to time

but for the time being SJing is what I would like to have a crack at!

But......I DONT DO BLING

but I do rather like Sheepskin

 

[dieseldog]

Welcome to the fun world of BSJA. When you join say Weezy recommended you and she'll get a money of voucher, might also be worth joining a RC for £20 as they are giving RC members deals for joining.

 

[BBs]

Thanks DD!

 

[ihatework]

Now you will have a shopping list:
Velvet saddlecloth with bling binding
Bling bridle
Hat with one of those funny stripe thingys down the middle
White breeches instead of beige ones
high collar shirt minus stock ... yuk

Enjoy

you will be fab and its cheaper than eventing too!!

 

[LEC]

I have a winter of shivering waiting my turn at BSJA venues across the SW! I loathe SJ but it suits my slightly obsessive personality about getting things just right!
If only they would give you a time then I could really like it as hate having to guess how long things will take.
Good luck and have fun. It certainly works out cheaper and double clears stand a good chance of getting money.

 

[BBs]

I told you B&J NO BLING

Going round blenheim yesterday I was trying on those new SJing hats - the ones I HATE!! lol

Oh and the white jods will have to wait! BB's starts big diet today! so unless i can shed loads of weight beige will have to stay lol

 

[Greyhound]

*thud*

If I pass any sheep Ill give them a snip and pop the wool in the post for you

Wishing you all the success hun

Gh x

 

[vic07]

Good luck - sj can be good fun and there is decent prize money in comparsion to eventing.

There is no reason you cannot do both!

Used to event all summer, sj all winter. Eventers in our area give the sj a good thrashing regularly!!!!!

 

[CSYMolly]

Oooh very brave, good luck I am sure the lovely Winston will do you proud!

 

[Rambo]

[ QUOTE ]
Enjoy, you will be fab and its cheaper than eventing too!!

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm not entirely sure that's true tbh

It really depends how far you can afford to go lol!

Bling is good though

 

[BBs]

Rambo, I could be possibly competing at a venue very close to you soon!! watch this space hunny

 

[TGM]

Sounds like a wise decision! My former instructor made the same choice - she was amazed to discover that if she won a class showjumping it actually more than covered her entry and diesel costs, which is more than be said of eventing!

 

[BBs]

My problem TGM is that I am competitive, and with Winston going lame with bruised soles, pussy feet and also having ringbone we have so much against us - he is a good SJer so I am hoping we can have some fun on a surface

Now on the look out for a nice SJer to bring on over the winter

I have winston, and I have sunny - although Sunny although is enjoying his new lease of life hasnt yet had me on his back - so watch this space - BB's could be ejected from the saddle PDQ on Friday lol

 

[Alibear]

WOW , well done you , sounds like and entirely sensible decision on Winnie's account and the fact that you're enjoying SJ-ing now makes it all the better.

you can always do the odd event on a ticket should the mood take you, think of the money you'll save.

bet you don't have to travel as far for BSJA either.

 

[Tilly06]

good luck hope you enjoy it!! it also says on the bsja webby that they are doing 50% discount for new members, is that rite?? thats good if so!! x

 

[juliehannah58]

Hee hee, welcome to our world!

No, seriously it's great fun, mostly friendly people and decent courses, plus I expect you won't have to travel as far

Have fun and let us know your progress!

Oh, and it always starts with sheepskin, you'll be head to toe in gold trim before you know it! LOL!

 

[Rambo]

[ QUOTE ]
Rambo, I could be possibly competing at a venue very close to you soon!! watch this space hunny <img src="http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

[/ QUOTE ]

I'll wear my sunglasses then shall I LOL!

 

[BBs]

LOL okay - Oh yeah SJers wear sunnys when then jump - cool!

Need to purchase Oakleys with the mirror affect

 

[SSM]

So you are moving across to the dark side

Seriously, enjoy, you are braver than me!!!!! (not hard)

 

[RunToEarth]

I shall be hott on your heels BBs, just let me get my superstar put back together and then I shall be bsjaing too

 

[Tempi]

good luck hun - i hope your 'career change' goes well for you

xx

 

[Sarah_Jane]

More competitions, cheaper entry fees, able to run more often - no contest really!! I keep thinking I ought to do the same rather than bankcrupt myself!

The winter circuit is good fun although there can be a hell of a lot of waiting around on cold wet days. Good luck and enjoy.

 

[burtie]

Hi BBs,

Good luck with your new venture. One tip though if you want to be taken seriously in the SJ world you need to master the art of jumping with a ciggy in one hand and a mobile phone in the other, I'm not sure what you do with the reins so you may need to observe some masters at work to establish the finer point of this skill!!

 

[Kelly1982]

YAAAAHHHH another convert

If your in the SE then let us know as we might bump into each other

 

[Bossanova]

Oh. My. God.....
TRAITOR!!!

 

[BBs]

[ QUOTE ]
Hi BBs,

Good luck with your new venture. One tip though if you want to be taken seriously in the SJ world you need to master the art of jumping with a ciggy in one hand and a mobile phone in the other, I'm not sure what you do with the reins so you may need to observe some masters at work to establish the finer point of this skill!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Ahh!! well Im giving up smoking soon so I best just master riding with mobile phone over a fence - reguarly do it whilst doing flat work lol

Umm not so keen on riding with only sunglasses and no hat tho for jumping

methinks I will just keep my hat firmly on.

 

[BBs]

[ QUOTE ]
YAAAAHHHH another convert

If your in the SE then let us know as we might bump into each other

[/ QUOTE ]

More than likely Patchettes and Towerlands - is that near you?

Mainly stick to Addington and Solihull for starters tho

although YO has already started talking about France

one step at a time methinks lol

 

[BBs]

[ QUOTE ]
Oh. My. God.....
TRAITOR!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Sorry babes

maybe Ill be crap at it and come back to eventing with my tail between my legs!

Could do pure dressage but YO has refused to rent the yard to me if I go down that route lol

 

[Rambo]

[ QUOTE ]
I'm not sure what you do with the reins so you may need to observe some masters at work to establish the finer point of this skill!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Didn't you see Jos Lansink at Aachen on his lap(s) of honour

No hands, no hat, going round at the gallop, and in front of 65,000 people all shouting and cheering lol!

What a horse that Cumano is !

 

[BBs]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
I'm not sure what you do with the reins so you may need to observe some masters at work to establish the finer point of this skill!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Didn't you see Jos Lansink at Aachen on his lap(s) of honour <img src="http://horseandhound.co.uk/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> No hands, no hat, going round at the gallop, and in front of 65,000 people all shouting and cheering lol!

What a horse that Cumano is !

[/ QUOTE ]

Someone to inspire to perhaps

a bit over the top for a win at BN then