XC Schooling *Pics*

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I took Ben XC schooling at Littleton Manor (working there over the summer - so Kate gave me a lesson one afternoon - very spoilt)

Bit of history; Ben is my 1st horse, i have had him since June, he is 5 and ISH and not done masses (lots of hunting) and is just generally a massive dude and very typically irish!!

Just did tiddily things - my 3rd time ever xc and his 2nd (i think)

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he was a total star, and jumped everything first time!! Love my horse!!

But just to show how irish he is;

"what - theres water as well???"

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"Fun, fun, fun - splashy splash!"

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"Ahhh, ditches are so un-scary I can go in them..."

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all cc and coments greatfully recieved!!! I *think* I need to give more with my hands.... but I actually have no clue if its a good thing that they are quiet and constant!!
 
haha! Mine too - looks like he's nearly ready for a clip!

Here's a piccy
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He's by Cavalier Jump For Joy. Awww, I LOVE coloureds :) What do you plan to do with him?? Lauren
 
JoJo_ said:
He's gorgeous! Ever thought of showing him? His got great markings for coloured classes!
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Thanks JoJo I have been thinking about doing a spot of showing, but he has a wonky tail - hangs to the left when ridden, and also windgalls - so I was a little worried about being laughed at!!
 
DOAR i plan on hunting him through the winter and then eventing next season, as he is my first horse though ANYTHING and EVERYTHING having spent 20 dreaming of owning a horse, now I want to do as much as possible!!
 
doratheexplorer said:
DOAR i plan on hunting him through the winter and then eventing next season, as he is my first horse though ANYTHING and EVERYTHING having spent 20 dreaming of owning a horse, now I want to do as much as possible!!
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ooh, sounds exciting! Sounds pretty much like my plan too - Stan's 6. He's having a go round an Intro at the end of October, so fingers crossed!!

Well enjoy him, he is gorgeous :) Make sure you post how's you're both getting on!
 
Great pics, looks like you had a great time! Lovely horse and I'm no good at CC, but I would say give with the hands a little and try not to lean so much forwards but fold back from the hips :)
 
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