Huge thanks to Piebaldsparkle :)

[merlinsquest]

For making a dream come true.

Last saturday she let Zoe compete Sparkle in her first XC competition

(Zoes not Sparkles obviously)

She has only ever jumped XC twice before..... and then only a couple of jumps at a time, never a full course

Sorry for the overload of piccys, but Sparkle deserves a medal for not only getting Zoe round the course safely...... but being one of only three clear rounds and coming Second overall

So sorry, but here goes

Warming up...

Actual competition

Last but one fence.... keen and going home

Thanks Sarah and Sparkle .... she has not stopped grinning yet

 

[MrsMozartletoe]

Absolutely lovely!

Very well done all

 

[Coffee_Bean]

Ahh that's so lovely

I want a coloured cob

 

[merlinsquest]

Thanks JM07 and Mrs M......

she is a great friend

Coffee_Bean...... I want THAT coloured cob

 

[JoBo]

Oh wow, how fantastic is that!!!!! Zoe looks very at home and loving it! Does she fancy doing pairs next time with me and Bodey, he, he?!

 

[merlinsquest]

Yep totally .... she wants Badger..... and so do I

Not sure PBS will let us steal Sparkle for all that distance

 

[dozzie]

I am not into cobs or coloureds but would def have Sparks. She is very special!

 

[soph21]

Lovely piccies

What a stunning horse!
Your daughters face says it all MQ!

 

[merlinsquest]

Very special indeed..... with Zoe being so accident prone (remember the dog.... caravan steps etc) I dont let her take too many risks

Hence why she hasnt ridden Merlin XC before

BUT that all changes this weekend..... she is taking him XC schooling on sunday..... again courtesy of PBS

and younger daughter (11) is riding sparks

 

[merlinsquest]

Thanks Soph21

She was grinning over the jumps too, you just cant see it too clearly

I thought the pics were nice too

Courtesy of ME

 

[soph21]

Their good quality pics

Its lovely seeing kids enjoying it, and its for fun not being competetive with all the mod cons!
You must have been like Linford Chrissty (sp) sprinting round the fields

x

 

[merlinsquest]

Yep..... I nearly had a heart attack !!!!

And missed Sarah jumping in the pairs...... I had to send Zoe ahead to the designated 'photo fence'

Sarah will kill me for posting it but here we go!!!

 

[merlinsquest]

If its a gelding and anything like Sparkle...... then yes please

 

[milliepops]

Aww, what a lovely post. And what a fab horse, I love the black nostrils

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Not sure what to be more embarrassed..............the gushing post or the fact Zoe looks far more stylish than me!!!

 

[merlinsquest]

Ahh well...... thats youth for you

They make it look so bloody easy

 

[piebaldsparkle]

COW

 

[xxzoeandmerlinxx]

JM JM Take it back!!! She won't let me ride her again

 

[piebaldsparkle]

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Steady, you'll break a hip! I heard bladder weakness can be a problem when you're getting on a bit!

 

[joeanne]

There is always Tena Lady PBS

Bl**dy well done Zoe! Clever Girlie!

 

[M_G]

Love PBS & what a lovely thing to do

Well done Zoe

 

[MurphysMinder]

Lovely pictures, and what a generous thing to do. Well done Zoe