AliG and Polo got fed patted and turned back out then off we went to the show.We managed to get lost and drove around in the general vicinity for 45mins until we stumbled across ,they 'said' there would be signs up but didnt see one,ive been a couple of times but for some reason I find it really difficult to find everytime!
M missed her first class then got first in the veteran,well she was the only one in the class so done deal:)) then manage to get totally mixed up in where she was meant to be so missed her next ridden class!
Things werent really going well can you tell?The problem was the turn out for the show was really poor so everything was running too fast and with us arriving late M got a bit confused.
Ellie then went into the cob/native class didnt really go well and went even worse when the judge rode her..I felt really disappointed but she's carrying too much weight,hasnt really had any preparation so her fitness and school work let her down.Its really difficult cos she's such a nice mare and great to ride but her owner thinks she can bath her then turn up cos she been ridden a few times and she'l do well.I think in the past she's gotten by because Ellie performed on the excitement and adrenalin but she's getting older so its hard for her to get away with the poor preparation.
She ask what my opinion was and I was a bit blunt and said she needs more work to get some weight off and improve her stamina,lots more flat work and to be warmed up rather than just going straight into the class plus not going on holiday the week before a show oops!
Anyway few pics of Ellie,Buster and the girls..well you did ask!!
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No idea how to get the pics anywhere but at the top!
I read you bit about the walk Caroline I think ive probably been making too many allowances for him being young!Thats how I would do it with any other horse so he'l get the same starting form tomorrow.
nicola, you have to move the pictures about with your mouse to get them where you want them in the text! a right pain.... they never end up where you want them!
The pups are adorable. What breed again? Buster's face is just precious.
As for Ellie--what a nice looking girl. Too bad about the mixups but I've been in the same situation, so I sympathize. The wandering around trying to find the showgrounds is a real pain.
Glad you gave her "mom" a bit of a lecture there. Too many people think an occasional weekend ride is enough to keep a horse in show condition, especially if the horse has a good disposition.
Sorry Ellie didn't get to show her best to the judge, but maybe there's a lesson learnt here.
Oh Buster - I love him! Isn't he just so cute and sparky???
Too young? Mmm, in terms of response to the aids, no such thing in my book. Too young to do to many circles (physically too immature). Too young to work for too long (physically and mentally too immature). Too young to move of the leg - well if you don't start now he'll be like it when he's 15 :-))))))))
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