Went to a show today

[Gorgeous George]

George and I went and did dressage today, we did 2 prelim tests and didn't get placed but had a really good day

for the first time I was pretty calm, and I felt able to load / unload George etc. without help (no laughing it's all new for me

) and he was a really good boy

Got onboard and the warm up arena was flooded but we just did what we could and then did prelim 4 and 13, got 56% both times and we finished around the middle of the field, but I felt that George tried really hard and I wasn't paralysed by nerves

So no rosette, but I just feel so proud of my man. Sorry no pics yet, OH is still editing them off his camera.

Thanks for reading

 

[Nickijem]

Excellent - well done you!
Remember - it is an achievement in itself to get to a competition and compete. I am aiming to get to that stage where I can get to show and remain fairly calm. Look forward to seeing your pics.

 

[Jingleballs]

See as a newbie to all this stuff myself I think there is a great sense of achievement when you are able to do these things especially on your own - for me, being able to take my boy to a show on my own and not get so stressed that I upset him is my aim for the end of the year - I've never done it before so you're success today is an inspiration to me!

 

[Blizzard]

Thats fantastic Trish! Well done to you both! Looking forward to seeing the pics!

 

[random_rider]

I love yours and georges updates. Every time you can see the growing confidence! Its ace! I have a soft spot for Mr george he is a legend!

 

[Gorgeous George]

thanks, I didn't go on my own, but usually I end up needing help to do everything at shows as I am just such a bundle of nerves, but today I got on and did things myself and maybe that kept George chilled. Whatever it was a real step forward and one judge did put 'lovely horse'!

 

[Quarrybank]

Well done you.

I echo, that you were really chilled today & George was a star. He is so well behaved & an easy travelling companion.
Our next outing will have to be a prelim & ........ a novice

I'll do my report shortly

 

[jenbleep]

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Every time you can see the growing confidence! Its ace!

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Agreed! It's so nice to keep hearing about George and yourself, well done.

 

[quirky]

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thanks, I didn't go on my own, but usually I end up needing help to do everything at shows as I am just such a bundle of nerves, but today I got on and did things myself and maybe that kept George chilled. Whatever it was a real step forward and one judge did put 'lovely horse'!

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I don't know George (obviously)

but I too think he sounds lovely, as do you

. You sound like a pair well met

and I do enjoy your updates.

 

[myhorsefred]

Yes, i love your updates too!

Want piccies......

 

[moneypit1]

Well done you! You are really doing well with your beauty. I should of taken Fly to his first sj for 8 mths but unfortunately got completely trashed at a bonfire party and spent the day on the sofa! xx

 

[FinellaGlen]

Well done Trish and George

 

[Nats_uk]

Well done to you Trish and big pats for George. Glad to see you are both growing in confidence

 

[Sprout]

Well done, sounds like it was a very happy and positive experience for both of you - I cant wait to see your pics.

 

[Shipley]

Well done I did see you but had no time to come over after sorting the horse I brought with me out.

 

[tabithakat64]

Well done to both of you