Very proud of my horse

[Sir barnaby]

Hi guys, I enjoy reading all these threads so decided to tell you all what I’ve been up to, my horse Barney I’ve had for 6years and only done hacking and a little bit of hunting, a friend has been helping me exercise him for the last 6 months through lockdown, I’m 70 so I don’t do any jumping and have no transport. Cut a long story short, Sian asked if she could take him to the ’have a go’ day held 10 mins away at local manor park. So we put in lots of work improving canter work, jumping any logs out hacking We could find, me on my bike Sian riding Barney. I had a pair tri jumps so with some half pallets made a xc jump. Day arrived and we entered the 80cm SJ AND XC now Barney has never SJ in his life ive known him since he was broken and he only ever hunted, and he is blind in one eye so we didn't know what to expect well he went above and beyond in his honesty and boldness, it was a beautiful sunny day on 17th April He cleared the SJ and attacked the Xc with gusto, I was so proud of him and Sian. Here are some photos from the photographer on site for you to share.

 

[nikicb]

Such a lovely post!! I am not surprised you are proud of him - he's a very handsome chap and they look great together.

 

[Berpisc]

What a gorgeous boy! Looked like they were both enjoying themselves.

 

[HappyHollyDays]

What a lovely write up, they look like they are both having a great time.

 

[TPO]

Handsome boy! What a lovely post ?

 

[Rumtytum]

Loved reading your report, Barney is a very handsome boy and patently he and Sian enjoyed their day, they look so good clearing everything with such style ?

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Absolutely brilliant, well done team Barney ???

 

[dixie]

He looks a natural. Very nice?

 

[pixie27]

What a wonderful post! Sounds like it was a great day. Barney is v dashing, what a shine he has.

 

[SEL]

Great photos - what a star!

 

[Emilieu]

What a lovely boy, he is obviously having a super day!

 

[poiuytrewq]

Amazing! I’d be incredibly proud too!

 

[Red-1]

They both look very happy. What next?

 

[Baywonder]

Oh wow! It looks like they are both having a whale of a time!

Barney looks such a lovely, kind lad - you are very rightly proud of him. ?

 

[Goldenstar]

Sounds like a great day .

 

[silv]

Love the first photo, he looks like he is enjoying himself

 

[Winters100]

Fantastic - I can see why you are proud of him. What a beautiful horse with such a big heart.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

Super photos! They obviously enjoyed their day. No wonder you are proud of him.

 

[Archangel]

What a superstar!

 

[Pinkvboots]

They both look great no wonder your proud

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

What an honest chap he is! Looks like everyone had a great day out!

 

[brighteyes]

I'd be proud of him, too. It's such a wonderful feeling to see them out clearly enjoying themselves.

 

[J&S]

Just brilliant. I am sure you must be really proud of them both. Very happy for you all.

 

[mini_b]

What a good lad! Comes easy to him eh! Your turn next ? xx

 

[Cherryblossom]

What a lovely post and gorgeous horse! Please can we have more updates on him?

 

[DabDab]

He is gorgeous. Not surprised you are proud of him

 

[Baroque]

What a great team you three make; a proud mum, a have-a-go rider and a bold, willing horse. What adventures you can have together. I hope you share them with us.

 

[PapaverFollis]

How super! He looks like he's having a great time.

 

[Ceriann]

Look at his ears - he’s having lots of fun. He’s also gorgeous!

 

[justine1559]

What a gorgeous looking horse. You should be very proud. Well done to you all.