MKEC XC 11th March

[PaddyMonty]

Only a week away, thought we'd better get orgainising.
So.....
1) Who is comming?
2) What level is horse / rider at?
3) Do you need / want a lead horse?

As there could be quite a number of us it might be necessary to split in to smaller groups. To avoid the hassle when we get there I figure we should sort this out prior to saturday, hence questions 2 & 3.
I'm happy to offer Ed's services as a lead horse. Any one else comming who wouldn't mind being lead horse in case we have more than 1 group that needs a lead?
If you want to be in a group with a particular person then please say so in reponse.

I know this all sounds a bit formal but I just want to avoid total confusion on the day.

I'm happy to arrange groups (based on rider / horse level) nd book with MK if peeps want me to.

Discuss

 

[Ash the arab]

Thanks for making this post! A great idea to get everything/everyone organised!

I am still planning to bring Joe along, it will be our first time x/c schooling so if i can be in a group with a lead that would be fab. I hope to be able to jump up to about 3ft, and think Joe will be ok with most things - we have tackled a little ditch, logs and post and rail out hacking!

Be nice if we don't meet too early - sunday is the only day i don't have to get up at 4 am

 

[spooks]

ditto that! ive got a two hour drive to get there...and thats before i find the place

 

[PaddyMonty]

up

 

[Safina]

I've lost mt driver but if I can blag transport is it too late to pencil my name down?

 

[PaddyMonty]

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I've lost mt driver but if I can blag transport is it too late to pencil my name down?

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We book for you and if you cant make it then no prob.
Could you answer the questions in the first post for me so I can organise

PS...just a thought, major assumption on my part

Do peeps want me to organise or would you all prefer to just turn up and have a general free for all?

 

[PaddyMonty]

Looks like it could be a quiet session from the response so far.
Still, saves a lot of organising

Where have all the peeps who wanted to come and play disappeared to?

 

[KatB]

We were going to join you but with the weather as it is, seems a long way to come when its standing water everywhere....

 

[Ash the arab]

I'm beginning to think that myself! Although it is very sunny here today, and the wind is blowing well. So should be good ground drying weather!!

 

[PaddyMonty]

Ground does dry up quickly at MK.
I suggest we plan to go then I will do a course walk on saturday and report back on conditions.
How does that sound?

 

[Ash the arab]

You really are great!!
I will be at MKEC on the sat. anyway, as we are doing the Nixon dressage champs.

Doesn't seem to be much interest though - not many replies to this post

 

[PaddyMonty]

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Doesn't seem to be much interest though - not many replies to this post

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Guess it will be a small but select group

Let me know what time you are competing. Will try and fit course inspection in to schedule of having Ed's saddle fitted and taking OH to training session.

 

[Ash the arab]

Will do - as soon as times are available- sounds like you have a busy day!!

 

[icestationzebra]

Hi 4F
Sorry for not replying sooner - I'm very concerned about the ground - our fields look like swamps at the moment. Can I take you up on your offer of having a look on Sat and reporting back for us? Really want to come but my mare is very green and I don't want to affect her confidence on slippy or deep ground.
Shall we reconvene so to speak later in the week?

 

[PaddyMonty]

Can I suggest you all PM me your mobile numbers. That way I can do a ring round on saturday after checking the course.
Oh and can you include your real name.

 

[Safina]

Checked last night and my lift is def off. Sorry to miss it, would have been a fabulous day out. Have fun

 

[Bex7]

I am too chicken to take Bert but i live up the road if any ground assistance is required for photo's picking up lost boots etc x

 

[PaddyMonty]

Looking at the forecast up to sunday I reckon the course will be fine. Fields around here have dried up significantly in just one day of sunshine. Very little rain forecast between now and sunday.

 

[BBs]

Count me still in, as atm the ground is drying and I need to get the boy out, just incase monday is a no goer lol

 

[SillyMare]

Me too - see you there.

I will be on Merry - my little racehorse. Very green but as game as anything (this will be his second XC schooling session).

He is pretty self-sufficient but might need a lead over the ditches and into the water.

 

[PaddyMonty]

Can I suggest we meet around 1.30 for a 2pm start?
How does that fit with everyone?

Going to take Ed over there tomorrow (thursday) for a little pipe opener just to get the tickle out of his feet. Course is open atm.

 

[PaddyMonty]

Course booked for 2pm. 6 of us

 

[icestationzebra]

Still deliberating 4F - is you offer of a 'ground report' still open for tomorrow? Have checked the weather report - bright sunshine today, tomorrow and Sunday - it could just do the trick!

 

[PaddyMonty]

Yep. Planning to walk the course around 11am and will then phone all those who are thinking of comming to play.

 

[icestationzebra]

Cool - that would be great!