Kentisheventer
Well-Known Member
So, after exams and setbacks over the last few weeks, we finally made it to downham. Who asked for rain. We got lots!
Warmed up for dressage well
... but went in and he could hardly stand up! think he slipped 7 times
and couldnt rebalance. Very embarrased for 47! But ho hum, thats stressage for you!
Onto the SJ, our bogey phase. Luckily trainer was on hand to help warm up. He felt super duper. Course was twisty with a treble, but not overly huge! 1, 2, 3, 4 okay, but lost impulsion and had 5 down... my fault. the rest ok but 7-8 (both the 1.15 fences) they forgot to put the last part of the treble up! So commentator and stewards were shouting and stuff- very unprofessional. As i turn for treble it is put up, but i slowed down ready to circle. Stopped at first part- my fault really but id have got over had it not been for the palava! so 8 and 3 time- we survived
XC- really revved up but catious. wanted a nice slow clear. 1, 2, 3 a giuant hedge- huge jump
, 4 was a bit sticky at. 5 STOP
. He just didnt feel right at all, wasnt a hard fence. represented and clear. 6 STOP. What was happening!? Carried on, but didnt feel at all right. Foud out at the end that he lost ll 4 studs on his right side
probably why? But rest of the course went clear and ok
So finished with a bad result on paper, but it felt so good to 'scare' myself for once. Felt like a proper course rather than a walk in the park!
Saw tallavera and thistle too
Off to purston and wilton next- cant wait!
A strong coffee and roast dinner (my dad's are the best after eventing!) for all who got here, or something stronger if you're as tired as i am!
Warmed up for dressage well
Onto the SJ, our bogey phase. Luckily trainer was on hand to help warm up. He felt super duper. Course was twisty with a treble, but not overly huge! 1, 2, 3, 4 okay, but lost impulsion and had 5 down... my fault. the rest ok but 7-8 (both the 1.15 fences) they forgot to put the last part of the treble up! So commentator and stewards were shouting and stuff- very unprofessional. As i turn for treble it is put up, but i slowed down ready to circle. Stopped at first part- my fault really but id have got over had it not been for the palava! so 8 and 3 time- we survived
XC- really revved up but catious. wanted a nice slow clear. 1, 2, 3 a giuant hedge- huge jump
So finished with a bad result on paper, but it felt so good to 'scare' myself for once. Felt like a proper course rather than a walk in the park!
Saw tallavera and thistle too
Off to purston and wilton next- cant wait!
A strong coffee and roast dinner (my dad's are the best after eventing!) for all who got here, or something stronger if you're as tired as i am!
