Rosiefan
Well-Known Member
Finally I have a minute to write a report. Three trips to and from LD on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and sold my house over the weekend too, fingers crossed (moving nearer to the yard and the horses as soon as I find somewhere).
Bertle-bum was doing the 2* and he had Thursday afternoon dressage. He warmed up very nicely but once in the arena he managed to ruin just about every movement spooking at the flowers, shaking his head, jogging, sticking his tongue out you name it, he did it. 64.? and 55th after dressage
. The quest continues to find a way of getting him to do the test we know hes capable of. (Apologies for the terrible grammar but you know what I mean.)
However, he redeemed himself on Saturday by only knocking one SJ down although he touched most of them just to make sure Rosie doesnt get too excited. I arrived just too late to see him SJ but was in time to watch him XC. What can I say he was the epitome of the perfect eventer and stormed round with just a slightly breathtaking moment at the first water when he almost hesitated. Commentator made me laugh, referring to Rosie riding strongly and One Way having no choice but to jump that skinny. He finished 25th but as he was closest to the optimum time (spot on actually) he got a rosette and some lovely Maxavita freebies.
Hector was in the Lycett 5 yr old class on Saturday his first 100 - which was full of pro young horse producers. Rosie thought the XC was quite technical and said shed be very happy if he got round without any hiccups. He did a nice test for 33 and a very neat clear SJ. He was brilliant round the XC and finished well within the time. Amazingly he finished in 3rd place and won a silver rosette! Hurrah for Hector hes such a super horse, so willing and I think he really wants to please us stoopid humans. He just does everything you ask, even picks his feet up so Rosie can take the studs out and stands waiting patiently for the next instruction.
There are some pics on my FB taken from the videocam so they're a bit grainy, 3 of Bertie and one of Hector - click here. Video of Hector's SJ here.
She also competed 2 for other people in the BE 100, on Sunday. They both did DCs, Albi ended up 6th and Solly was 2nd.
So an excellent weekend. I saw Thistle and had a chat and I think I saw Lolo (I definitely saw Reg storming round the XC) but was afraid to tap her on the shoulder and introduce myself in case it was a complete stranger who would think I was an idiot.
Thanks for reading if you did. Choccy bics on offer here and I've just bought a litre bottle of Pimms for a tenner at a supermarket beginning with M.(wouldn't want anyone button pushing because I'm advertising )
Bertle-bum was doing the 2* and he had Thursday afternoon dressage. He warmed up very nicely but once in the arena he managed to ruin just about every movement spooking at the flowers, shaking his head, jogging, sticking his tongue out you name it, he did it. 64.? and 55th after dressage
. The quest continues to find a way of getting him to do the test we know hes capable of. (Apologies for the terrible grammar but you know what I mean.)However, he redeemed himself on Saturday by only knocking one SJ down although he touched most of them just to make sure Rosie doesnt get too excited. I arrived just too late to see him SJ but was in time to watch him XC. What can I say he was the epitome of the perfect eventer and stormed round with just a slightly breathtaking moment at the first water when he almost hesitated. Commentator made me laugh, referring to Rosie riding strongly and One Way having no choice but to jump that skinny. He finished 25th but as he was closest to the optimum time (spot on actually) he got a rosette and some lovely Maxavita freebies.
Hector was in the Lycett 5 yr old class on Saturday his first 100 - which was full of pro young horse producers. Rosie thought the XC was quite technical and said shed be very happy if he got round without any hiccups. He did a nice test for 33 and a very neat clear SJ. He was brilliant round the XC and finished well within the time. Amazingly he finished in 3rd place and won a silver rosette! Hurrah for Hector hes such a super horse, so willing and I think he really wants to please us stoopid humans. He just does everything you ask, even picks his feet up so Rosie can take the studs out and stands waiting patiently for the next instruction.
There are some pics on my FB taken from the videocam so they're a bit grainy, 3 of Bertie and one of Hector - click here. Video of Hector's SJ here.
She also competed 2 for other people in the BE 100, on Sunday. They both did DCs, Albi ended up 6th and Solly was 2nd.
So an excellent weekend. I saw Thistle and had a chat and I think I saw Lolo (I definitely saw Reg storming round the XC) but was afraid to tap her on the shoulder and introduce myself in case it was a complete stranger who would think I was an idiot.
Thanks for reading if you did. Choccy bics on offer here and I've just bought a litre bottle of Pimms for a tenner at a supermarket beginning with M
.(wouldn't want anyone button pushing because I'm advertising )
