My 83 year old Dad did his first XC today

[Carefreegirl]

Went to my parents today to cook them lunch and as mum was in the kitchen knocking back the Blue Nun and singing along to Elaine Paige I showed my dad the headcam footage from Aston le Walls last week.

OMG I wish I'd videoed his watching it. I pressed start and went out the room then heard a 'whoa' then again and again. I went back in thinking the video had paused but no - He was jumping every jump from his chair
He took off to early a couple of times and as I jumped the corner he said 'what the hell is that' then 'why didn't it collapse, I thought they were meant to collapse ?'

As I finished he said he felt sick and didn't want to ride anymore.

I'm still chuckling about it now and it was four hours ago


Here's the offending video but watch with the sound off - I sound a right tit


http://youtu.be/OYpFEdTV6K0

 

[MrsMozart]

Aw, that's brill

 

[buddylove]

I loved that!!! She clearly enjoys herself xc, with her gorgeous little ears pricked the whole way around. Well done!!!

 

[Fazzie]

Wow that was fab well done!!!

 

[Old Bat]

Ah bless him, I hope he recovered quickly to join in with the Blue Nun!

 

[shannonandtay]

I loved that I felt like I was there riding your horse lol, what a great horse you have as well

 

[stacie21]

Awesome well done she looks great i have been thinking about getting a hat cam that look fab what one is it

 

[Love]

Loved watching that, got the bug now! Loved her ears pricked the whole way!

 

[Boxers]

That was a great video. I loved seeing your horse's ear flick back to listen to you!

 

[Carefreegirl]

Ah bless him, I hope he recovered quickly to join in with the Blue Nun!

He was on the Cotes du Rhone - Bit more classy than my mum

Awesome well done she looks great i have been thinking about getting a hat cam that look fab what one is it

It's an HD Drift. About the size or a Mars bar (other chocolate bars are available ) I got it from Fleabay for £60.

 

[rosie-ellie]

Lovely job well ridden. I was with you all the way

 

[Burmilla]

Brilliant - what a lovely willing happy horse - well done! It seemed quite a long way - I was getting tired after all those jumping efforts! Thanks so much for posting it, very enjoyable, must get fitter!

 

[starsailor]

As someone who is too much of a scaredy cat to ride xc these days I absolutely loved that! I think it is wonderful to hear you praise and appreciate your horse. What a great team.

 

[3Beasties]

Aww bless him

Great video, I really enjoyed it! Loved how much you praised and encouraged her on the way round, and what a willing mare, she seemed to be enjoying herself! Towards the beginning what where you a-a-a-ing at? I couldn't quite work out what it was for in the video but there was obviously something!

 

[Supertrooper]

Loved watching that, what a gorgeous mare

 

[Mrs Jingle]

Brilliant video! And I just love the thought of your dear old Dad watching it and joining in so wholeheartedly.

 

[Carefreegirl]

Aww bless him

Great video, I really enjoyed it! Loved how much you praised and encouraged her on the way round, and what a willing mare, she seemed to be enjoying herself! Towards the beginning what where you a-a-a-ing at? I couldn't quite work out what it was for in the video but there was obviously something!

A-a-a-a is my 'naughty noise' If she's spooky or strong or just being a tart. She was spooking at the marque as you came through the gap to the second fence. It's more of a 'to get her attention' noise instead of smacking her with a crop. Not that she pays a blind bit of notice

Brilliant video! And I just love the thought of your dear old Dad watching it and joining in so wholeheartedly.

I might play it to him again next week and video him watching it. It's making me laugh thinking about it right now He could see a stride better than me

 

[veronica22]

Wow I enjoyed that! Thanks

 

[rema]

What a lovely ride you both gave each other..A delight to watch..

 

[3Beasties]

A-a-a-a is my 'naughty noise' If she's spooky or strong or just being a tart. She was spooking at the marque as you came through the gap to the second fence. It's more of a 'to get her attention' noise instead of smacking her with a crop. Not that she pays a blind bit of notice

I realised it was your naughty noise I just couldn't quite work out what she was doing

How did the event go?

 

[atlantis]

That was do fab to watch. I actually turned the sound up to listen to you. I thought you sounded brill and lovely and positive with her. She lives her job doesn't she. Ears pricked throughout just flicking it back to listen to you.

 

[BWa]

Wow, you guys made that look easy and fun! Bless your dad thought.

 

[Archangel]

Agree, you made it so easy Fantastic, very lovely horse.

 

[FfionWinnie]

That was great and you sounded fine, if that was me all you'd hear would be be squeaks of terror, swearing and heavy breathing

 

[Carefreegirl]

Blimey I've had more response in here than in CR last week when I posted a report

3beasties - 14th out of 36, winner was on 18 - yes 18 omg !!!
If I'd been in either of the other 2 sections we'd of got a frilly - typical

 

[Mrs C]

Lovely vid, really enjoyed that being another that wouldnt dare do it myself!

 

[nikicb]

I watched your video last week (and responded!), but I just love this story about your Dad.

 

[On the Hoof]

Phew..that was my first x country too! I'm exhausted now, what a great vid.

 

[meesha]

Fab, what a great team u look and good on your dad for giving it a go .... Even if it was from his armchair !

 

[GinaGeo]

Loved the video! I think I might have to invest in a head cam when my bank balance is looking healthier - it looks like a fab way to recall the round!