Stafford as a first BE?

[MardyMare]

hi, Finally bought myself a schoolmaster towards end of last summer and feel ready (I think) to give BE a go. Is Stafford a good run for a first timer - talking BE80 here? Horse could do it with eyes closed, jockey probably will do it with eyes closed but just hoping I wont be scaring myself before the season even begins. I need to break the ice so to speak

 

[chestnut cob]

I asked the same question of a couple of friends who event (at a higher level) and was told Stafford is inviting and "easy", so ideal for a first time. I am hoping to do it, though the rate i'm going it might be the summer one not the spring one.

 

[glamourpuss]

Stafford is perfect for a 1st time run. It is an inviting XC course, well built & presented but there is nothing nasty, unfair or trappy about it.
The showjumping is usually colourful & again presented well.
Go for it!

 

[ConnieX]

It's one of my favourite events and perfect first run of the season. We'll be there despite the small rain delay

 

[MardyMare]

Thanks everyone. I realised after I had said first timer - I feel like a first timer - I last evented 20 years ago lol. Really looking forward to getting back into it. )