Colleen_Miss_Tom
Well-Known Member
Time, Last time I rode in a competition was years ago, So for me to remember the test is a miracle
.
Well we finally got to our dressage test, 4 times I have put my name down, only to be held back by one thing or another, vehicle, weather etc .
Didn't think I would get away this morning either as it started snowing, but according to the venue roads were clear . We have been having some issues loading, last time it took 2 hours to load the donkey, last week, it was 20 mins and on the way home it was 5 mins, Today it was 2 mins and on the way home she walked straight in
Smart baby
Bless her
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So got to the venue and snow was laying and it was coming down thick and fast, Warm up was outside so it was a quick warm up with a few little spooky moments . Went in and she decided she didn't like the judges car, but got her past and walked her around the edge of the arena, then we had a scary man walk down along side the arena and she did a great rein back at lightening speed
. Got her going forward and started the test .
I have been riding her in spurs every other day as she is soooo laid back and lazy big sod, Today I thought I had my spurs in the jeep, only to find one of them so went without .
Cue Pony club kicks the whole way around the test
. She obviously thought she was out for a little stroll
Towards the end of the test she started to show a little impulsion, but too little too late .
.... Oh well
48.70% and possibly quite fair . I am my own worst critique and felt I let her down a little with my riding as I am not fit at all
On saying that it was good to hear that my opinion on the areas she needs to improve on are the same areas the judge commented on .
Sorry for the quality of the video and photo, My videoman is now sacked
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=a48a946758f8b347a382bd&skin_id=601
Just a few from the working hunter last week .....
Well we finally got to our dressage test, 4 times I have put my name down, only to be held back by one thing or another, vehicle, weather etc .
Didn't think I would get away this morning either as it started snowing, but according to the venue roads were clear . We have been having some issues loading, last time it took 2 hours to load the donkey, last week, it was 20 mins and on the way home it was 5 mins, Today it was 2 mins and on the way home she walked straight in
So got to the venue and snow was laying and it was coming down thick and fast, Warm up was outside so it was a quick warm up with a few little spooky moments . Went in and she decided she didn't like the judges car, but got her past and walked her around the edge of the arena, then we had a scary man walk down along side the arena and she did a great rein back at lightening speed
I have been riding her in spurs every other day as she is soooo laid back and lazy big sod, Today I thought I had my spurs in the jeep, only to find one of them so went without .
Cue Pony club kicks the whole way around the test
48.70% and possibly quite fair . I am my own worst critique and felt I let her down a little with my riding as I am not fit at all
Sorry for the quality of the video and photo, My videoman is now sacked
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=a48a946758f8b347a382bd&skin_id=601
Just a few from the working hunter last week .....
