Pictures Our first comp

[thommackintosh]

We had our first day out on Saturday.
Popped round an 85, gaining 8 faults and lots of learning. Harry tried his heart out despite my nerves (last time I was at a show was in 1995). Pleasingly, the two things I was worried about; forgetting the course and turning a horse his size in a small arena went perfectly. The thing that got in our way was my nerves, causing my elbows to seize up, so I never let him have a proper go at the fences.
What a buzz though.
Can't wait till next time, which is only 3 weeks and plenty of practice away

 

[PapaverFollis]

Awwww, well done! Harry looks like a lovely boy. I'm sure the nerves will get better with practise. Although I've never managed to test that theory myself and compete so infrequently that I'm a nervous wreck every single time! 😂

 

[TPO]

Well done. Harry is very handsome!

 

[Baywonder]

Well done to you and Harry!

 

[Dyllymoo]

How lovely!! Well done both of you. On to the next one

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Well done!

 

[FinnBobs]

Well done I completed my second competition ever on Saturday and it is nerve wracking!

 

[HollyWoozle]

Lovely and you look like a really smart pair!

 

[SamBean]

Well done, and Harry looks lovely!

 

[J&S]

Well, you both certainly look the part. I am sure you will find it easier next time out.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Well done!

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

You guys look fabulous, well done!
Practise makes perfect and all that

 

[dogatemysalad]

You both look great.

 

[CMcC]

“Can’t wait till next time” is the best way to come home from a competition.

i once asked if I could go round again in a very low level SJ competition. I had been so nervous I hadn’t stated to enjoy it until 3/4 of the way round. Sadly, they wouldn’t let me have another go.
on the other hand I have never asked if I can re-ride a dressage test because it was such fun!

 

[ycbm]

Yay! Well done you.

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[thommackintosh]

Thanks folks. He's a good lad, now to crack on and do him proud