Mattingley - Roll call and Ground conditions

[Jul]

It's all been very quiet re Little Mattingley this weekend!
I will (hopefully) be there both Sat and Sun - is anyone else going?

Does anyone local have any clue as to what the going might be like, I am really really hoping it will be ok as one of mine hasn't had a run for yonks! (had to W/D from her last one)

 

[Rana]

Fence judging on Sat, helping in XC start on Sun

We're not a million miles away from there (ok, we're about 6 miles away lol). We have had some rain recently and the grass is definitely greener. The ground in our fields (untreated) has improved and there is a bit of give in it. Hopefully it should be ok, don't think they run across their grazing land there so should at least be smooth even if it is a bit hard.

 

[Jul]

Thanks for that Rana.
You've got a busy weekend then - thanks for helping out so the likes of me can event there

 

[Rana]

Yep, another busy weekend! I didn't really think it through tbh, as it's the weekend my horse has to stay in and be wormed. Contemplating putting her on full livery for the weekend lol.

Thanks Jul, it does make it worthwhile when people say thank you If you see us when you walk the course, stop and say hello - big blue 4x4 (if it doesn't break between now and the weekend...) and a small JRx pup who is becoming quite famous as the fence judging puppy!

 

[Thistle]

I look forward to meeting you on Sat, Rana. We shall look out for the pup when walking the course. Good to know the ground has improved a bit. The message on BDWP sounds positive too.

I shall try to get daughter to wave at you when she jumps your fence!

 

[Rana]

Yay! Do pop over so I know who you are and what your daughters number is so I can keep my eye out

Poppy will be very happy to meet new people and will probably chew someone's fingers off by the end of the day *sigh* She's black and tan, and will be wearing her black and reflective yellow harness - can't miss her. Oh, and she'll probably be attached to an electric fence post to stop her wandering off. Or asleep in OH's arms depending on how tired she is and how many bacon rolls she managed to steal at the briefing lol.

 

[Jul]

I will be walking the course on Friday Rana, so will look out for you in XC start on Sunday (although I may be a little preoccupied......!)
Thistle what sort of times are you on Sat? I will be there mid-late morning.

 

[Thistle]

B is doing the BE100 and has asked for late times as it's her birthday the day before and we are out in London. Will still be an early start though as 2 hour journey plus time to walk the course etc!

 

[AandK]

i was thinking of doing a roll call thread too!

i'll be there all 3 days. Friday i am writing for a section of dressage, Saturday i'm stewarding 2 dressage sections (one of the BE80 sections and the day before BE90 section going on start times..) and then will be there with my lovely grey boy to do the BE90 on Sunday!

we haven't had a great deal of rain round here recently but Mattingley has good grass cover and according to bdwp they will aerovate all the arenas and courses so fingers crossed!

 

[BID]

I am there doing the BE100 on Saturday, early start for me so gonna walk the course Friday, good luck everyone

 

[HannahHDEventing]

I'm there on Saturday riding a very wobbly baby who will probably gawp and balloon over every jump on the XC. Look out for us, we won't be missed! It's his first one day event ever, so I think it will be quite an experience for him! I'm so excited, I love Mattingly.

 

[Jul]

Thistle - I don't know who I'm looking for, but you might remember me from when you saw us at Keysoe (same horse). Please say hello if you do

AandK - Wow, you're busy this weekend! Thanks to you too, although I won't see you as you're not stewarding/writing in any of my classes.

BID - same here, might see you on Friday walking the course. I will have 2 dogs in tow, one white one black, say hello if you see me

Hannah - Good luck, I will look out for you.

Looking forward to it, Mattingley is lovely and this is the last one, so I am really hoping the ground is good enough to run.

 

[Thistle]

Jul, is your horse grey? Ours is dark brown with huge ears!

 

[pearcider]

We are there on sat 5 horses, 4 riders. 3 riders are very new (or first event) to eventing and 2 horses are real babies (1 never been out!)...all doing the lovely 80t

so look out for a few wobbly horses and a lorry with lots of Pimms!!!

Good luck to all

 

[smac]

Im running on Friday morning hopefully will get the best of the ground!! and helping on Sunday

Good luck to all those competing and thanks to all those helping

 

[gem2buc]

I'm there Friday too. For my sins I've entered the 5yo class as a good chance to compete against others his age - however it looks like a very classy field and our first BE100 - eeek!

 

[Mike007]

Jul, is your horse grey? Ours is dark brown with huge ears!

That really narrows it down

 

[Jul]

Jul, is your horse grey? Ours is dark brown with huge ears!

Yes, I will be on the grey horse on Saturday. She has huge ears too

I will go up to anyone I see with a dark brown horse and huge ears and ask 'are you Thistle' !!

 

[fabscd]

I'm there Saturday and sunday, BE90 Sec M so doing saturday dressage early afternoon, sunday sj/xc at stupid o clock in the morning! I'll be the black and yellow bumble bee riding my big grey girlie

Good luck to everyone who is going!

 

[aregona]

im there!!! maybe with 2 but probably 1, (chestnut is not feeling his best)!!! i am number 503 and 563 in the BE80, 503 is a chestnut (if he goes) usually prefers to face the wrong way xc hence a BE 80 and 563 is a 17.2hh grey, he is on late, starting at 4pm. please peps come and say hello if you see me, i will be going alone so would love to say hi.

good luck every one and thanks to all you great ppl voluntering!!!!

chocs and wine too all in advance

 

[aregona]

nope, looks like just me and the grey now

 

[Jul]

Sorry to hear that Aregona. I will look out for a giant grey then, although I suspect we may be gone before you arrive! I'll be on a grey too, the one with big ears

 

[aregona]

Big ears hay?
Stupid horses, my third withdrawal this year, each of my bags are taking it in,turn! Oh well that's horses. Hope to see you guys there x

 

[Rana]

We'll still be there but for anyone looking out for us, we may be in a scruffy white van (complete with ladders!) or a big blue 4x4. Depends if we can get it running again by tomorrow. Fingers crossed please, otherwise it'll be an uncomfortable day!!

 

[Thistle]

Car vibes on their way.

 

[Rana]

Thanks Thistle! It's the 2nd time we've had the same problem with it - gutting, only bought it 5 weeks ago.

 

[smac]

Just got home after long day, and have to say ground was good today very impressed with the effort they must have made!! Enjoy to those who are there next couple days!