Last weekend in November plans

[CanteringCarrot]

Plans anyone? How is November already over?


Heading to a dressage clinic this weekend. Hoping the snow in the forecast stays away/is very minimal since my current towing vehicle is not so well suited for it. Going to be a cold one.

Clipping the yak, I mean horse, for the 3rd time today...keeps growing back!

 

[humblepie]

Hiding from the weather and watching the racing on TV interspersed with some DIY possibly. Hope the snow holds off for your dressage. I must admit I was amazed when realised it is December next week - how did that happen. Think the Christmas ads etc may have been a clue but still surprised.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Absolutely stuff all planned. I'll hack if the weather looks half sensible tho. Didnt plan in anything as had my covid booster this morning and was being cautious.
I did however have a saddle fitting yesterday, v pleased with one and it's now on order, roll on about 8 weeks time!

Good luck to those competing, enjoy going out and hugs to those with fuzzies off games x

 

[ihatework]

Hunt Ball and watching one of my horses compete

 

[Squeak]

I've also got a clinic on Saturday and am a bit nervous about the forecast. We've got snow and a weather warning for wind with a high of 4... Those who have plans to stay at home are seeming far more sensible right now.

 

[j1ffy]

Not a lot here, which is probably a good thing given the forecast. We have a lesson on Tuesday evening which will be a good check of whether Chilli's teenage phase is genuinely over.

Fingers crossed for ok weather for all of you who are heading out!

 

[Bernster]

Yuk, you’ve all made me go check the weather! Looks like it should be ok, bit wet and cold tomorrow and then cold but clear over the weekend.

I‘m doing a mini intensive sj session as I have the 2nd round of sj course hire tomorrow with the same instructor. We didn’t do loads last week. I’m happy to take it steady as I’m a wuss who can lose confidence easily. It’s all good experience though and Bertie has been very good to take out and about. He seems better on his own actually so I’ll stick with that for a while.

I was thinking of doing clear round on Sunday at the same venue but I don’t think we’re ready so I will probably just hack out over the weekend.

Im also about to enter the world of clipping, which I’ve never done before ? just baby steps as its more a case of trying to desensitise Bertie to the clippers. He needed sedation last time. I’ve got some cordless ones as the wire seems to be an issue. I’m bemused by the paraphernalia - clipping oil, different blades, tension or whatever it is…! I’ll just have a play around, see if he gets better, but I think I’ll still get someone else to do the actual clip!

 

[teapot]

Naff all here - waiting to see if I can get a couple more lessons and/or a clinic in between now and New Year. Only positive is that I have aleady got lessons booked for 2022, little something to look forward to and some regularity again!

@Bernster have you tried cotton wool in his ears?

 

[J_sarahd]

I had a lovely lesson this morning working on getting us at a stage where we can do WELL at Novice dressage. Our coach says we could easily do it now, but we can now be a bit more “nitpicking” about certain movements.

On Sunday, we are off to Field Farm gallops with some friends for a hooley and a pop. I will probably just be sticking to the 80s and 90s but it will be fun!

 

[MuddyMonster]

My long weekend involves a flatwork lesson, 2 hacks and

I'm most excited that thanks to time off in lieu I'll be riding all four days in the actual daylight. Just hoping it doesn't get weathered off!

First Christmas meal this weekend too

 

[Season’s Bleatings]

I have a lesson on Saturday with Heike Holstein which I am rather excited about! Forecast fairly awful here too, hoping the weather won’t affect things - horse is fine in wind etc, more concerned about towing but it’s a good route so hopefully all will be ok.

Dressage at a local venue on Sunday, going to have a crack at another elem test. Simple changes for the first time, we have only really started working on them but horse seems to really get it and I think he likes the busy-ness of the tests - he’s a big, long boy and I am a short, round lady so having lots to do seems to help keep him together (he can get a bit long and strung out).

We had a great time last night practising the changes on a 3 loop serpentine, the smaller circles seemed to help him keep his hind legs underneath him and kept the transitions clean and sharp.

 

[milliepops]

vets bill just landed, so... selling kidneys.


btw, anyone want a kidney?

 

[Season’s Bleatings]

vets bill just landed, so... selling kidneys.


btw, anyone want a kidney?

I have two but could maybe do with a spare? Hope you’re ok x

 

[milliepops]

I have two but could maybe do with a spare? Hope you’re ok x

thanks. poor, disappointed, but OK! too old for selling eggs (already checked), maybe i can sell my hair!!

 

[Ample Prosecco]

vets bill just landed, so... selling kidneys.


btw, anyone want a kidney?

Cant 'like' that but did not want to ignore it either. We need a 'hugs' button.

 

[j1ffy]

thanks. poor, disappointed, but OK! too old for selling eggs (already checked), maybe i can sell my hair!!

? It just makes it even worse when you have to pay a huge bill after bad news. Hugs!

 

[Ample Prosecco]

I moved Amber today and am moving Lottie tomorrow to get ahead of the weather. So hopefully this weekend I will be hacking in the snow! Assuming I can get to the yard.

 

[Sprat]

I have a lesson on Saturday with Heike Holstein which I am rather excited about! Forecast fairly awful here too, hoping the weather won’t affect things - horse is fine in wind etc, more concerned about towing but it’s a good route so hopefully all will be ok.

Dressage at a local venue on Sunday, going to have a crack at another elem test. Simple changes for the first time, we have only really started working on them but horse seems to really get it and I think he likes the busy-ness of the tests - he’s a big, long boy and I am a short, round lady so having lots to do seems to help keep him together (he can get a bit long and strung out).

We had a great time last night practising the changes on a 3 loop serpentine, the smaller circles seemed to help him keep his hind legs underneath him and kept the transitions clean and sharp.

Sounds fab, do keep us updated on how it went! I like the changes work, its such fun.

Nothing horsey here at all this weekend as it's by besties wedding so Bean is on full livery all weekend while I'm busy. I've got a couple of lessons booked next week in prep for some tests the following week so hopefully next weeks plans will be a bit more exciting.

 

[Sprat]

vets bill just landed, so... selling kidneys.


btw, anyone want a kidney?

Another that doesn't want to 'like' but sending lots of hugs

 

[MuddyMonster]

vets bill just landed, so... selling kidneys.


btw, anyone want a kidney?

Sending lots of hugs

 

[teapot]

vets bill just landed, so... selling kidneys.


btw, anyone want a kidney?

Oh balls Do you need a wine? -pours glass-

 

[The Xmas Furry]

vets bill just landed, so... selling kidneys.


btw, anyone want a kidney?

Oh no ? xx

 

[TheMule]

This little mule has her first ever competition on Sunday

 

[CanteringCarrot]

This little mule has her first ever competition on Sunday

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Ooh can't wait for a Mule competition report ?

 

[Squeak]

This little mule has her first ever competition on Sunday

Good luck! What competition are you doing?

 

[Squeak]

vets bill just landed, so... selling kidneys.


btw, anyone want a kidney?

Another who'd like a 'hug' instead of 'like' button. Hope you can have a glass of gin or wine this evening.

 

[scats]

Working Saturday and on Sunday I have decided to move down the barn into two different stables (I have a block of 6 to myself) because they have central doors whereas current ones have doors at the side which annoy me greatly. Of course that means lifting a months worth of deep litter and all my rubber mats and fixture and fittings. I’ve just enlisted my Dad to help, poor man!

 

[TheMule]

Good luck! What competition are you doing?

Thanks- just an intro dressage test. We're going for experience rather than glory ?

 

[Spot_On03]

Just school hire tomorrow, was going to compete but weather forecast isn't looking particularly friendly.

 

[southerncomfort]

Won't be riding due to having serious dizzy spells. Was very bad last night, felt like I was steaming drunk

Saw doc this morning who ruled out everything except for neck injury or heart problem.

I had a fall a couple of weeks ago due to a rogue gust of wind (over 50mph) and I did feel like I might have a bit of whiplash at the time. Then day before yesterday I had to move a load of hay from one outbuilding to another and my neck started really hurting again and I've had dizziness ever since.

So I'm being referred for a neck xray as doc wants to rule out any kind of fracture, and I'm booked in for an ECG next week as a precaution.

Upshot of all that is OH insisting I take it easy. ?

Weather looks snowy and windy though so it's not a bad weekend for taking it easy!

Have a good one everyone and I hope the weather doesn't scupper anyone's plans.