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Another fab report, sounds like a lovely start to the season and I have to say I'm rather fond of cuddles
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, don't think I've seen him before but he is cute
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Well done
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What a busy day! Great report.

Love the pics over the bank, but really dont like the look of the roll tops into the water, I am not the bravest of riders
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As they say a bad dress rehersal, great opening night, well change that for day at Oasby
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Are you sure you didn't give HH a warm up over the Novice track, then took him in the open? Cuddles is the spitting image of him
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HH is looking super smart as always and Marty, well, ahem, he looks like he has swallowed a barrel
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Good effort though N, 9/10 (1 mark off for falling off
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) Oh and I think XC schooling is a very good idea before the next one
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Very entertaining report as usual
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Crikey - not surprised it took you until Monday to compose that epic tale
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Thats what happens I suppose when you are brave/foolish/mad (delete as necessary) enough to take 3 horses eventing.

WOuld take me a week to recover from that little lot.

Loved the pics (most especially HH's knees around his little chin over the fence at the bank complex), and glad it was only your bum that was bruised.

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Are you sure HH hasn't been stood at the end of the drive begging, that would explain the belly.

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Him and Marty both, I'm sure, although Marty has the more appealing face; HH is like something out of a horror movie.
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samuelwhiskers: I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's nothing serious, just chronic hypochondria.
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Hattikins: I hope you're right and that I haven't just set the tone for the rest of the season.
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They're definitely feeling far too well though.
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Another fab report, sounds like a lovely start to the season and I have to say I'm rather fond of cuddles
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, don't think I've seen him before but he is cute
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Well done
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Thank you. Cuddles is cute, hence the name but now and again he becomes more manly and is Cuddy.
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What a busy day! Great report.

Love the pics over the bank, but really dont like the look of the roll tops into the water, I am not the bravest of riders
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As they say a bad dress rehersal, great opening night, well change that for day at Oasby
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Thanks, I'm working on the assumption that my meticulous
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training means I'll be ok, but that doesn't always work, obviously.
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I'd like to get to Grange de Lings before Oasby if the weather stays dry, no Toddy though.
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wizoz, there are uncanny similarities, aren't there, other than C is half the bodyweight of HH.
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Marty is like a barrage balloon, but really, he doesn't eat much at all.
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Thanks madhector.
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Fiona - I love that photo too.
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I did have an easy day "socialising" at a pt-to-pt yesterday (I think I saw half a race) so I'm well recovered.

lizzieb - Marty is so deep, and round, I look like a 9yo kid on a 14hh WHP.
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*snigger* at the WHP comment - do you need some fake pigtails to pop under your hat?!
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Baydale Boys seem suitably bombastic bar saddle slide-off shenanigans (it's early!!!!). And I'm coming round to the idea that there's nothing wrong with fattie ponies
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BUT - shock horror
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- is that a BS hat I see you wearing....?!?!
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With that, and your bling capacity ever increasing, it's no wonder Marty saw fit to deposit you in the mud
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, and bring you back to reality!!!! Clever boy.
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Crikey I'm exhausted just reading that how on earth do you stay on your feet competing 3 on one day? Lucozade? Pro Plus?... Performance enhancing chocolate?....Lovely to see that green clobber out on the xc again
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and best of all I must commend Cuddles on how beautifully he coordinates with your long boots! what a smart little horse
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It was a hectic day! I've never ached so much... from all the laughing in the dressage warm up
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The "commentary" in the video will be devoid of m_m comments, she was stood just far enough away to not be picked up... so you will have the usual joyful ramblings of me chatting away to myself about HH's breeding/age etc
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They all looked fantastic though, and what do Dr judges know?!! Remember, the dress rehearsal being chaotic is always the sign of a good "real thing"
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Oooh I need a siesta after all that lot!
Great report - I think the HH XC photos are my favourites - don't think I have ever seen a horse more focussed on his job! If you can get that look of swotty concentration in the dressage you have it sorted. Can't you threaten him with detention or something, or will he complain to his union?
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*snigger* at the WHP comment - do you need some fake pigtails to pop under your hat?!
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Baydale Boys seem suitably bombastic bar saddle slide-off shenanigans (it's early!!!!). And I'm coming round to the idea that there's nothing wrong with fattie ponies
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BUT - shock horror
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- is that a BS hat I see you wearing....?!?!
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With that, and your bling capacity ever increasing, it's no wonder Marty saw fit to deposit you in the mud
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, and bring you back to reality!!!! Clever boy.
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I know, I know. I am your typical "all the gear no " fashion victim.
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On that basis I deserved to have a tumble I suppose.
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Crikey I'm exhausted just reading that how on earth do you stay on your feet competing 3 on one day? Lucozade? Pro Plus?... Performance enhancing chocolate?....Lovely to see that green clobber out on the xc again
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and best of all I must commend Cuddles on how beautifully he coordinates with your long boots! what a smart little horse
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It was creme eggs and coffee cake, a balanced diet in my humble opinion.
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Agree re Cuddles, not only does he co-ordinate but he's adorable too.
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I too am in admiration of doing 3 in one day!! I did have a chuckle at HH in the dressage, he just looked like he couldn't possibly contain himself a minute longer!!
 
Oh and lovely pics
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Marty is SO neat infront, and actually did a lovely Sjing round, photo's can be SO misleading in regards to style
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Can't keep up with you and your boys - jeez woman how many do you have?
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I thought taking 4 to dressage with 3 other riders was bad enough, let alone numerous horses and 1 rider *is tired thinking about it*

Do love the HH - love the first one over the roll top 'ummm first leg over...'

Best of luck for the season
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Oooh I need a siesta after all that lot!
Great report - I think the HH XC photos are my favourites - don't think I have ever seen a horse more focussed on his job! If you can get that look of swotty concentration in the dressage you have it sorted. Can't you threaten him with detention or something, or will he complain to his union?
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I'd like him to be a swot in all three phases please, but I doubt that's going to happen. I could see him downing tools if I threaten him, but it could be worth a try.
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Saratoga - it was fun and quite invigorating in one way or another...
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teapot - some days it's too many, other days it's not enough.
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HH was using his brain and his long legs to get to the other side of the rolltop, no-one said it had to be pretty.
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