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I am absolutely delighted, he looks amazing
I can thoroughly recommend Vittoria Pannizon Eventing 
When a professional rides your baby horse.........
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I am absolutely delighted, he looks amazing
I can thoroughly recommend Vittoria Pannizon Eventing 
Bernster
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Lovely. I never know if it would make me feel better or worse. Mine is capable of loads more with a better rider, but he's stuck with me bumbling along!!
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I was exactly the same Bernster - obviously I know Ill never ever be 1/100th as good as V, however many lessons I have! But it really helps Jensen as an inexperienced jumper, and I have a fab time when I get back on and jump him myself
Ive got a jump lesson on Wednesday to start to teach me how to do it better
Ive got a jump lesson on Wednesday to start to teach me how to do it better
Bernster
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Good. I get F schooled weekly but I'm not there to see it. I'd like him to get jump work too as am sure that would help his confidence, will try that in the new year.
Cortez
Tough but Fair
Just curious: why would anyone feel bad if a professional rode their horse? Is it because the horse goes better for the pro rider? Honestly, I'd be pretty cross if it didn't.
DabDab
Ah mud, splendid
I do like his jumping style, very smart.
You must be so excited for 2018 now
You must be so excited for 2018 now
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Im really excited
Im deliberately keeping my goals very low level so I dont start putting pressure on myself - I just want us to go and have fun Diddleydoo
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Wow, just wow. He looks amazing, 2018 will be a fantastic year for both of you
I have 'lower leg position' envy. If only........
I have 'lower leg position' envy. If only........
SEL
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I suppose it's a bit of a reality check that we're not as good as we'd like / hope to be! I enjoy watching mine being ridden - made me realise what she can do plus the confidence to kick myself up the backside to get on with it.
rara007
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Exciting times ahead!
Maesto's Girl
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I love it when my instructor rides my mare as it helps prove she takes the mickey and throws temper tantrums when anyone’s riding her! I was getting quite disheartened that it was just me!
j1ffy
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Great photos, he looks fab!! I'm sure you'll soon be doing brilliantly with VP's support!
twiggy2
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You sound like you are really enjoying him which is infectious, I hope you have a great 2018 with him.
dominobrown
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I have always thought VP to be one of the,ost sylish riders out there. Lucky baby horse, looks like he will e great!
cundlegreen
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I have never seen anybody ride so short xc as she does. Amazing balance.
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I had a jump lesson tonight, I will soon be hoicking up my stirrups I feel
Jensen felt amazing, straight as a die down a grid when before he has always been very babyish and wobbly - together with ducking out or stopping given the chance! Clearly he has been positively influenced
I have so much to learn still, but we finished on a 3 fence grid of a cross pole, an 85cm upright and an 85cm parallel, it felt brilliant And bearing in mind I want to jump BE80 this season, thatll do for me height wise at this stage
Jensen felt amazing, straight as a die down a grid when before he has always been very babyish and wobbly - together with ducking out or stopping given the chance! Clearly he has been positively influenced
I have so much to learn still, but we finished on a 3 fence grid of a cross pole, an 85cm upright and an 85cm parallel, it felt brilliant
And bearing in mind I want to jump BE80 this season, thatll do for me height wise at this stage 
LeannePip
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Love your new found enthusiasm, sounds like you are definitely on track for your BE80!
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It feels like all my hopes and dreams of the past 20 years might be coming true..... I've thought that before, but this is much more real
LeannePip
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It's essential to have the right support around you and it sounds like you do all the very best for next year!
all the very best for next year! Equi
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He looks amazing! I fear a professional on my horse would not go well. Hes a sensitive soul and too much trying to make him do things would end up in him going very badly and anxiously - he has earned his relaxation rides now even though we still do proper "things" and work on going properly, we just take a bit longer to achieve them, and a professional who was getting paid perhour would want them a little faster on what is supposed to be an established horse. Hes had a few riders, and while he will go for them he won't give them his head or go in an outline, which can be annoying as he has literally just been doing it for me, and will again do it for me as soon as i get back on. We just have an understanding now.
My instructor is retired from riding, but has gotten to know him very well and when i considered a training event she messaged to say that while it will be hugely beneficial to him and me, not to get swept up and let the person ride him because he would not appreciate their style of riding - which has obviously gotten them to hugely successful place but my horse is not and never was intended for such a life.
My instructor is retired from riding, but has gotten to know him very well and when i considered a training event she messaged to say that while it will be hugely beneficial to him and me, not to get swept up and let the person ride him because he would not appreciate their style of riding - which has obviously gotten them to hugely successful place but my horse is not and never was intended for such a life.
Girlracer
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Vittoria is absolutely amazing, I was gutted when she moved as she really got the best ot of me and my boy.
Your horse looks amazing, fun times ahead I am sure!
Your horse looks amazing, fun times ahead I am sure!
Reacher
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He does look great and I too am suffering from position envy