My Moulton BSJA report

[Ash the arab]

I took Joe up to the BSJA at Moulton yesterday, our first BSJA show, and competed on a ticket.
He warmed up quite well, and jumped great, even in that gale that was blowing

, so of we went to jump our round (90cm).
Well, i think he was a bit overwhelmed by the course, which was up to height and full of fillers. He jumped everything but had legs everywhere and i couldn't get a rhythmical canter to save my life

. We finished on a massive 24 faults.
Anyway, next class was again 90cm over a different course, so we had another go.
He was soooo much better, and we finished on 4 faults

, whilst there is LOTS to work on, it was by no means a smooth round, it gave me hope!
The plan is to get my bum into gear at home and do some grid work and related distances, and to get him out and about as ring practice is obviously what he needs!

Just thought i would add that apparently there will be 4 BSJA shows next winter.

 

[Rambo]

Well done....and a great improvement in just one round

Imagine how good you'll be next time out

 

[BBs]

Great, well done. Hey he learnt from his first round which is fabulous

Where you going next hun?

 

[Ash the arab]

I wish!!
Eventing might be a problem - i will need 2 attempts - do you think they will let me??

 

[PaddyMonty]

With 16 fences in that areana I'm not surprised he got a bit overwhelmed.
Really glad the second class went so much better as you looked at little down when I spoke to you in between.

I am planning on going to WL to do their clear rounds which run from 2' to 4'6. Ideal way way to get several rounds in and choose your own height. Might be a good one for Joe

 

[Ash the arab]

Sounds good - will have a look at the website!