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Been a while since Ive written one of these, but back by public demand, here is the start of my weekly prep for Smiths Lawn Horse Trials next Tuesday.
Things have been running smoothly so far, lots of hacking, and jumping recently and Winstons fitness is definitely on the up now
We've been making full use of the facilities at the new yard and have been using the walker on a daily basis, 30 minutes at a time usually before work, be it hacking for a further hour or jumping for 30 minutes.
Schooling has been kept to a minimum as clearly its our SJing which is still letting us down even though he has been jumping double clears mainly this season with the odd blip along the way.
After suffering with a poison foot for 2 days, last week we were back riding by Tuesday so he wasnt off for too long.
Monday night due to the accident on the A34 which cause traffic gridlock around our village our planned hacking was re-routed to 30 minutes on the walker and 30 minutes schooling! and boy did he give me a great feel! he has got a bit naughty with neighing as he can see his buds in the stables or on the walker, but when hes in this sort of mood, hes usually very forward and up which I use to my advantage
Since having his back done he is very straight which showed up at our last event at Cheltenham scoring 8's in both down the centre lines. His canter and trot work were ace to say the least, very forward into a light contact but very up in the shoulder and coming through nicely from behind - i could seriously feel the power hitting me up the backside
something that he rarely does - Winston isnt known for over working himself
I also have use of an Equissage machine now which is really helping him, although he is a real chilled out chap, he doesnt take quite so long to get soft in his neck and back
On Tuesday morning, I had booked him in for another chiro treatment. This means now he has to have two day without me on his back, but is able to be put on the walker for 30 minutes a day, and tonight i will probably lunge him also
plus use the equissage.
His weight, thankfully isnt causing too much problems, which has got to be a first at this time of year!
He is fully clipped out now, which he is finding far more comfortable, although typical the weather had changed, so he is now wearing a night sheet
hes such a girl!!!
Thursday, I plan to ride him in the school and give him a jump, his back is much better and the chiro is pleased but says there is still a slight problem of weakness on the off side.
I now have the YO's SJing son on the yard, he is off to jump in the IT class at Bicester and Finmere show on sunday and I am planning to do the BN and Discovery - my first ever BSJA show
Sssshhhh dont tell anyone, but Im quite enjoying this SJing lark - they are desperate to convert me, but Winston and I are resisting
Come tomorrow I shall have more of an idea on how the big man is feeling and hopefully come Friday I will have my first lesson with YO's son, just hope he doesnt get too excited about the size of the fences. I know hes used to jumping 1.50 classes, little old me likes to stick around 1.05m! although they are still banging on i should be entering the 1.15 class on sunday - But I have PUT MY FOOT DOWN on this lol.
Right, back tomorrow.
Oh yeah, quick update on Connie, she is still fat
but getting fitter
nearly dislodged me yesterday in the wind, and we were only walking and trotting lol so to really push my luck Im taking her round the canter fields.
So okay I might not be back tomorrow lol
Catch you all later
Vxx
Things have been running smoothly so far, lots of hacking, and jumping recently and Winstons fitness is definitely on the up now
We've been making full use of the facilities at the new yard and have been using the walker on a daily basis, 30 minutes at a time usually before work, be it hacking for a further hour or jumping for 30 minutes.
Schooling has been kept to a minimum as clearly its our SJing which is still letting us down even though he has been jumping double clears mainly this season with the odd blip along the way.
After suffering with a poison foot for 2 days, last week we were back riding by Tuesday so he wasnt off for too long.
Monday night due to the accident on the A34 which cause traffic gridlock around our village our planned hacking was re-routed to 30 minutes on the walker and 30 minutes schooling! and boy did he give me a great feel! he has got a bit naughty with neighing as he can see his buds in the stables or on the walker, but when hes in this sort of mood, hes usually very forward and up which I use to my advantage
Since having his back done he is very straight which showed up at our last event at Cheltenham scoring 8's in both down the centre lines. His canter and trot work were ace to say the least, very forward into a light contact but very up in the shoulder and coming through nicely from behind - i could seriously feel the power hitting me up the backside
I also have use of an Equissage machine now which is really helping him, although he is a real chilled out chap, he doesnt take quite so long to get soft in his neck and back
On Tuesday morning, I had booked him in for another chiro treatment. This means now he has to have two day without me on his back, but is able to be put on the walker for 30 minutes a day, and tonight i will probably lunge him also
His weight, thankfully isnt causing too much problems, which has got to be a first at this time of year!
He is fully clipped out now, which he is finding far more comfortable, although typical the weather had changed, so he is now wearing a night sheet
Thursday, I plan to ride him in the school and give him a jump, his back is much better and the chiro is pleased but says there is still a slight problem of weakness on the off side.
I now have the YO's SJing son on the yard, he is off to jump in the IT class at Bicester and Finmere show on sunday and I am planning to do the BN and Discovery - my first ever BSJA show
Sssshhhh dont tell anyone, but Im quite enjoying this SJing lark - they are desperate to convert me, but Winston and I are resisting
Come tomorrow I shall have more of an idea on how the big man is feeling and hopefully come Friday I will have my first lesson with YO's son, just hope he doesnt get too excited about the size of the fences. I know hes used to jumping 1.50 classes, little old me likes to stick around 1.05m! although they are still banging on i should be entering the 1.15 class on sunday - But I have PUT MY FOOT DOWN on this lol.
Right, back tomorrow.
Oh yeah, quick update on Connie, she is still fat
So okay I might not be back tomorrow lol
Catch you all later
Vxx