Nugz's first ever Workers (and BD)

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Nugget La Poneh

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Haven't really done a competition report before, so thought I'd do one now!

We did BD for the second time - but this one was done completely solo, so no caller and also with no medical calmers (severe anxiety on my part). I didn't tell anyone, apart from my long suffering OH (who is also a SuperGroom) so that helped massively as didn't have perceived pressure of completion.

Anywho, despite 6 points deducted for errors - we got 65% which I thought was pretty good! Gutted about the lost marks as I worked it out to be 69% had it'd been perfect :( But still got a smart green frilly and another qualifying score under our belt for the Draught Championship!!

Pictures (I know I need work, it's on the cards from next week onwards) of the BD:
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Then, today he did Workers.

For the First. Time. Ever.

Last time he did a full course was about 5/6 years ago and it was a 1ft nursery stakes. My friend is my show rider (I'm too chicken poop) as she is far neater, lighter and braver than me so gets a much better tune out of him. I might possibly have neglected to tell her this was his first time doing this height (2'3) for a whole course....

But they managed a 2nd! An unlucky pole down on a long downhill approach meant no chance of a win, but still did incredibly well! He was in his element, had lots of admirers and cuddles off random children :D
Some pictures of the handsome Austrian *wub*

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(BD pictures bought for social media use, and the watermarked ones are a friend of a friend and have his permission to post)
 
Fab BD result, especially if you resolve the errors of course ;) bloomin good otherwise though ;)

Workers pics are very l'oreal too :D
 
He's so gorgeous, there are a couple of haffies in my neck of the woods who I bump into at shows, it's always nice to see someone else there on a pony ;) but they put me to shame (as you do too) with their beautiful tresses and gleaming white legs!

Well done on the BD, it's the nicest way to lose marks when you go wrong, because that's quite an easy fix really :lol:

Are you all qualified for the champs or do you need more sheets?

Also love the jumping pics, what a smart chap.
 
silv said:
I am guessing he is a haflinger, very cute. Great dressage scores, well done.
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Yep, we've now decided to concentrate on dressage and now working hunter as it seems to be the only two areas that he's not written off completely because of his breed :( I think he took a couple of people by surprise over the last couple of shows as he's been the sanest one in the line up. That and a comment yesterday of 'can't be pure, haflingers can't jump'. How else do they get out of field while leaving fencing in tact?! :D
 
milliepops said:
He's so gorgeous, there are a couple of haffies in my neck of the woods who I bump into at shows, it's always nice to see someone else there on a pony ;) but they put me to shame (as you do too) with their beautiful tresses and gleaming white legs!

Well done on the BD, it's the nicest way to lose marks when you go wrong, because that's quite an easy fix really :lol:

Are you all qualified for the champs or do you need more sheets?

Also love the jumping pics, what a smart chap.
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Fairy Platinum did the job this time. Pleasantly surprised!

Just need another sheet for qualifying. Had hoped that Reaseheath had another day before the cut-off as its a venue I know, and would be the same test so while possibly not the most sporting in terms of qualifying, way better for my navigational issues, mental health and for my OH!! Going to have to bite the bullet and take him further afield I think.

He loves his jumping :D
 
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