We survived.....

[ann-jen]

In fact she stormed round!
So that's our first hunter trial under our belt!
She stepped back going into the water so we got penalties for that, but aside from that she never put a foot wrong. Even the two very wide tables didn't phase her at all. There were a few pony club kicks going on at times I can tell you lol....more from my nerves than her actually needing it!
Don't think my old lady knows her age! (Nearly 20) so she won't Bsja anymore but think have found her a job she likes as much!

 

[anna22]

Good going! I have a 20yo ex-SJ who I am attempting to event... tomorrow is D-Day!! Well done, a big change from coloured poles in an arena, she did well

 

[ann-jen]

Oh good luck for tomorrow yes very pleased with the old girl. She certainly doesn't know her age!

 

[PorkChop]

Fantastic - I bet you both had a blast - didn't you know that 20 is the new 15!

 

[Fides]

Can I just ask what exactly is hunter trials? Always wondered but felt too stupid to ask...

 

[ann-jen]

Ljr we did she was fab and the step back at the water was tiny so can't even be cross with her for that. She was great.
Fides .... Hunter trials are like the cross country element of eventing. Just no dressage or show jumping to contend with! There's usually an optimum time or a timed section to decide the placings

 

[EmmaB]

Sounds like a great day out, well done! Glad you've found something you both enjoy! Def need pics next time

 

[Fides]

Ljr we did she was fab and the step back at the water was tiny so can't even be cross with her for that. She was great.
Fides .... Hunter trials are like the cross country element of eventing. Just no dressage or show jumping to contend with! There's usually an optimum time or a timed section to decide the placings

Ahhhhh That sounds like fun! I love XC schooling but have always found ODE very stressful with the 3 elements...

 

[ann-jen]

There was a photographer there. Can't wait to see the pics although usually I'm pulling some sort of award winning gurning face on pro pics lol. Maybe able to supply a link when he uploads them
Fides def give it a go was great fun

 

[Fides]

Fides def give it a go was great fun

I think I may well!

Can't wait to see the pics

 

[anna22]

Fantastic - I bet you both had a blast - didn't you know that 20 is the new 15!

My boy is convinced 20 is the new 5! Here's to the 'veterans' who take no notice of their age!

 

[ann-jen]

Yes Jenny has 5 year old moments too. In fact my youngster is the level headed one lol

 

[Vodkagirly]

Have a look at their facebook page, I was jump judging and took a lot of pictures and tagged them.

 

[ann-jen]

Great will do the pro pictures of us aren't the best sadly, just of us differing on the bank of the water

 

[ann-jen]

Found a pic of us cantering away from the barrels thank you