Regionals here we come!! Fig BD report!

Interestingly the Isobella Werth saddle was THE worst saddle possible for my hips! I found it extremely comfortable on the derrier to sit in (the 'ahhh, comfort :D ' type as you settle down) until about half hour in when my hips started to cramp. After a week of riding in it I could barely walk the next day :( . Changed to a thorowgood cob saddle (about as different as you can get!) and although it wasn't as nice to sit on, it didn't hurt my hips at all.

Have you found your pelvis has got worse since you started to ride Fig? It really may be your saddle.
 
Kallibear said:
Interestingly the Isobella Werth saddle was THE worst saddle possible for my hips! I found it extremely comfortable on the derrier to sit in (the 'ahhh, comfort :D ' type as you settle down) until about half hour in when my hips started to cramp. After a week of riding in it I could barely walk the next day :( . Changed to a thorowgood cob saddle (about as different as you can get!) and although it wasn't as nice to sit on, it didn't hurt my hips at all.

Have you found your pelvis has got worse since you started to ride Fig? It really may be your saddle.
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Only a slight change then :D

No, actually, (thankfully!), I was slightly sore nearly all the time pelvis wise (and even more so lower back) with Bruce - but perhaps more to do with his shape/the way I had to ride him - Fig takes a lot less effort to hold together ;) Fig is also much more NMT-shape-friendly! Lower back has been *touches wood* absolutely fine since about mid Jan now (a few niggles here and there but much better generally). Shoulders looser too - but part of me thinks that's because Fig is so much easier to ride? I'm not riding so hard now either as Fig only schooled 'properly', if you like, twice a week.

Pelvis has been better generally since beginning of Jan, usually just getting sore/creaky right before I'm due a chiro/physio session. This last 2 weeks have just been pure agony; but haven't changed anything riding/exercise (as if)/routine wise, so am hoping just a bad patch that can be sorted with a little extra treatment?

What do you think? Sound like I'm talking sense or a load of rubbish - feel free to say either :p

ETA Bruce used to have an Albion SLK, but detested it. So he originally had the Innova I now ride in, I've just had the head plate changed and had it reflocked (no cair) for Fig. So riding in same saddle, but obviously on a totally different type of horse.
 
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Oh so cute! He is awesome.
Flummoxed by the weight comments...

Interesting your comment about the stirrups, and how being so light helps your leg, I too have a leg with it's own agenda, and prefer weighted Prestige stirrups to control it.
 
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chels said:
Oh so cute! He is awesome.
Flummoxed by the weight comments...

Interesting your comment about the stirrups, and how being so light helps your leg, I too have a leg with it's own agenda, and prefer weighted Prestige stirrups to control it.
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:D thanks, I like to think so too but I'm pretty biased!!

How weird - total opposite to me then :confused:
 
I did comment to you on my Noffy thread but realised I hadn't said on here: very well done :) :) He looks absolutely fab, a really nice prospect, and you are doing a fantastic job on him :)

Haven't read through the comments but just saw some quotes on this page - all sounds pretty random, aren't people strange?! :D
 
TableDancer said:
I did comment to you on my Noffy thread but realised I hadn't said on here: very well done :) :) He looks absolutely fab, a really nice prospect, and you are doing a fantastic job on him :)

Haven't read through the comments but just saw some quotes on this page - all sounds pretty random, aren't people strange?! :D
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Aw thanks TD :) *whispers* we are going to try some jumpies soon :eek:

Lol, nowt queerer than folk ;)

FinnMcCoul said:
Good, good. :) :p

Ahhh, thank you for link. I did tentatively suggest £138 for stirrups to MH last night :eek: Eventually managed to compare to purchase of a patent noseband recently for Fitz and *think* may have justified self :D ;)
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Well then, reaaaaally....you're completely entitled to pair of Jins then :D I'm sure you could seal the deal if you mentioned you'd let her borrow them? (maybe once)!
 
Well done :)

I think from now on all of your threads should include cat pictues. The "mine" pictures on FB are brilliant!

T_E took the words out of my head re the saddle. It doesn't look like a bad fit but that it is lower in front. Your pelvis will be rotated forwards but as you hold yourself in the correct position I can see how, when you're already sensitive in that area, you'd end up with lower back pain. I think in a nutshell I'm saying there are probably saddles, or ways to adjust your current one, that would help you out and keep you that bit more comfortable.

I think it's really had to see and judge when you get used to something; our base line for "normal" changes so wouldn't agree that you are unobservant! ;)

Fig is looking fantastic. Well done again.
 
TPO said:
Well done :)

I think from now on all of your threads should include cat pictues. The "mine" pictures on FB are brilliant!

T_E took the words out of my head re the saddle. It doesn't look like a bad fit but that it is lower in front. Your pelvis will be rotated forwards but as you hold yourself in the correct position I can see how, when you're already sensitive in that area, you'd end up with lower back pain. I think in a nutshell I'm saying there are probably saddles, or ways to adjust your current one, that would help you out and keep you that bit more comfortable.

I think it's really had to see and judge when you get used to something; our base line for "normal" changes so wouldn't agree that you are unobservant! ;)

Fig is looking fantastic. Well done again.
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Thanks :D

I'm sure regular cat pictures could be arranged, there's usually one of the Tiger Pack watching and brushing up on their poncing ;)

*nods* makes sense to me - hopefully Saddler Man can shed some light, it's entirely possible his (newly developed) back muscles is pushing the back up/front down and tipping me that way with it! Naughty saddle!
 
nikkimariet said:
Thanks B22 :)

You do realize said jumps will be 1ft cross poles and my fear will be evident?!!
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After previously being a no-fear-eventer-type and then having an 8 year complete break from horses, 2 years ago I knew all too well the fear a 1ft cross pole can induce (can now just about keep the screams in up to the dizzy heights of 3ft-there's hope!:o ) so...still exciting to me ;)
 
bananas_22 said:
After previously being a no-fear-eventer-type and then having an 8 year complete break from horses, 2 years ago I knew all too well the fear a 1ft cross pole can induce (can now just about keep the screams in up to the dizzy heights of 3ft-there's hope!:o ) so...still exciting to me ;)
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I suppose it depends on his reaction - although he did some *very* neat little pops over the light strips on the arena floor on Sunday :D Fingers crossed for non wild pony!

miss_c said:
Yay!!!! Where are you heading to regionals? I'm taking G to Addington. :)
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Am thinking of Addington too :) Can't wait for my forms to arrive so I can get my entry done!
 
I had the choice of Addington or Kingston Maurward, both are same distance but Addington is a nicer drive from Bristol, plus it means I can have my trainer there. Scared now about being up against you!!!! Lol
 
FinnMcCoul said:
For bigger chance of Q - go up North ;)

Keysoe is very nice too, but stll big classes :)
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Ooh sneaky ;) Can't be assed with a way long drive though!

Considered Keysoe for the warm up class option - but CS detests that venue - Fig and CS both same 'looky but not spooky' type of boys, and for a reason I cannot explain my gut says to go to Addington? :confused:

miss_c said:
I had the choice of Addington or Kingston Maurward, both are same distance but Addington is a nicer drive from Bristol, plus it means I can have my trainer there. Scared now about being up against you!!!! Lol
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I will have PS there so we'll both be getting shouted at whilst warming up :p Oooh don't be, not for a second! I'm scared about being up against the big posh warmplods with proper riders :eek:
 
Hmmm that's true.... Have had a couple of TB "moments" in the past at Keysoe on Finn. Once relating to fans in warm up and then slamming door on terrace during test. Addington is poss more TB friendly venue with large warm up outdoor and the way the arenas are placed :D :)
 
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Hmmm that's true.... Have had a couple of TB "moments" in the past at Keysoe on Finn. Once relating to fans in warm up and then slamming door on terrace during test. Addington is poss more TB friendly venue with large warm up outdoor and the way the arenas are placed :D :)
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Yes re: arenas, don't think there's anywhere I could get him out to side by side arenas beforehand? Without going out the way/cancelling a few entries?

PS and CS have had many TB moments there!! :D
 
nikkimariet said:
Yes re: arenas, don't think there's anywhere I could get him out to side by side arenas beforehand? Without going out the way/cancelling a few entries?

PS and CS have had many TB moments there!! :D
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You can hire out arenas at Addington...not sure if you definitely can for the dressage arenas, but it is possible to hire out the large indoor and I have been known to "warm up" in the vacant outdoor dressage arenas on my way to the indoor...;)
 
bananas_22 said:
You can hire out arenas at Addington...not sure if you definitely can for the dressage arenas, but it is possible to hire out the large indoor and I have been known to "warm up" in the vacant outdoor dressage arenas on my way to the indoor...;)
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Will be outdoor for Regionals!! Am 99% decided on Addington... Qual wise, it prob won't make a difference at Prelim. Plus, venue is nice and somewhere I've always wanted to ride - would much rather have an easier drive and a nicer day for Fig :)
 
Massive well done :)

Practically everyone I know says how much their horses hate Keysoe!

I was a very skinny short person - the comments are unbearable sometimes - careful, you might slip through the bars on that drain you're so skinny - not the nicest compliment! If anyone's concerened pm and you'll be put straight! Lol

Good luck at regionals!
 
showjumpingfilly said:
Massive well done :)

Practically everyone I know says how much their horses hate Keysoe!

I was a very skinny short person - the comments are unbearable sometimes - careful, you might slip through the bars on that drain you're so skinny - not the nicest compliment! If anyone's concerened pm and you'll be put straight! Lol

Good luck at regionals!
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Aw thanks :)

Yes!! Weird isn't it - I don't know anyone with a horse that actually goes well there....thought there clearly are some that do otherwise no one would go!

Agreed, nowt wrong with a good old fashioned PM ;)
 
nikkimariet said:
Aw thanks :)

Yes!! Weird isn't it - I don't know anyone with a horse that actually goes well there....thought there clearly are some that do otherwise no one would go!
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I've had a few absolute shockers at Keysoe - fallen off (!) both times I've been SJ'ing there, and fallen off 2 out of the 3 times I've been XC there. Just to add that although I do fall off fairly regularly, it's only at Keysoe.

Judging by Bill's sheer and utter terror when SJ'ing I haven't even bothered trying to do dressage at Keysoe.

Amazing scores at BD prelim, have to confess to being green with envy! Good luck at Addington.
 
Ohhh, stop with all the Keysoe stories...I've booked in to do a BD there next month and am already worried about it being a scarier venue! lol!!
 
Yay - since there are so many of you HHOers that are looking to do regionals at Addington, I may come and support since it is just down the road from me. Whilst looking at Arena XC entries on their site, I noticed that you can hire the outdoor dressage arenas as well :)
 
BeckyD said:
I've had a few absolute shockers at Keysoe - fallen off (!) both times I've been SJ'ing there, and fallen off 2 out of the 3 times I've been XC there. Just to add that although I do fall off fairly regularly, it's only at Keysoe.

Judging by Bill's sheer and utter terror when SJ'ing I haven't even bothered trying to do dressage at Keysoe.

Amazing scores at BD prelim, have to confess to being green with envy! Good luck at Addington.
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Everytime we've gone there it's gone ***s up!

Thanks :) Am so excited!

Tr0uble said:
Ohhh, stop with all the Keysoe stories...I've booked in to do a BD there next month and am already worried about it being a scarier venue! lol!!
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Haha sorry Trouble :p

bananas_22 said:
Yay - since there are so many of you HHOers that are looking to do regionals at Addington, I may come and support since it is just down the road from me. Whilst looking at Arena XC entries on their site, I noticed that you can hire the outdoor dressage arenas as well :)
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You should :) I'm hoping I'll be able to support/watch a few tests! Oooooooooooooh, can you now?! :cool: ;)
 
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