My little cob does more dressage - pics

[Three]

Off we went to dressage yesterday. We were trying a new venue so Dom's first test was very tense but the second one was much nicer. However, they came 2nd in both classes so two nice blue rosettes and another 5 points.

Sadly no pics of my own as I gave a hand to a couple of other people there (unloading, calling tests etc) but some lovely ones on the prof photographers website!

Novice 35

http://www.amazingphotostore.co.uk/johnb...d77dab76c1fe8c6

http://www.amazingphotostore.co.uk/johnb...d77dab76c1fe8c6

And Novice 38.

http://www.amazingphotostore.co.uk/johnb...d77dab76c1fe8c6

http://www.amazingphotostore.co.uk/johnb...d77dab76c1fe8c6

Please excuse the 70s leg-warmer look. I didn't have time to clip them yesterday morning.

He did get hogged though so we avoided the Trojan horse look!

 

[MrsMozart]

Very nice

 

[CastleMouse]

Well done, he has quite a presence!

 

[Three]

Thank you both.

He tries very hard. We only started dressage because he grew that enormous neck, chest and shoulder and couldn't balance himself - let alone me!

However, the rest of his body caught up and he is now a joy to ride (especially given he's a headshaker too)

 

[Lucy_Nottingham]

hes such a gorgeous little cob!!!

some great pictures there, you must have been very pleased!

 

[Three]

Thanks Lucy_N - I am!

Here with one of his rosettes.

 

[Lucy_Nottingham]

awww blue suits him! (obv red would suit him better!)

 

[Three]

We're aiming for red next time!

 

[Lucy_Nottingham]

If not, I think you should give up, and send him to me!

hehehe

 

[canteron]

Wow, you must be really pleased - and I am really inspired as my little cob is also having problems with his balance and is consequently doing more dressage. I will be chuffed to bits if we end up looking as good as you guys!!!

 

[PrettyPiaffe]

What a smashing little cob you have there! Might just have to get one myself

 

[Three]

Thanks - it really does help. I think cobs tend to be later maturing too, particularly the heavyweights, so balance comes later than with some horses.

It's not me riding btw - my friend Mike does the hard competition stuff - I just play ay home!

 

[Moggy in Manolos]

Your cob looks great, fab pics

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Yey

!! coblets rock!! - does he try and eat his rosettes?? mine always has to check just in case they are the new edible variety!!

 

[Three]

Thank you Puss. I'm really pleased with the pics and have just spent a fortune ordering loads.

PrettyPiaffe - you must start a thread and introduce yourself and your horse/s!

 

[Three]

Oh yes indeedy Slinks!

But yesterday his main focus was on Mike's tea (no idea why) and trying to nab bits of maple/pecan danish!!