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Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xTop of the Morning to you. Now August has been a busy month, with comings and goings at the yard. The Legend went off to do what he does best, restore confidence and give children fun, for a few weeks while I headed to Pony Club Camp with the York and Ainsty South Pony Club at Askham Bryan College.
Oh, how I love camp, it’s so much fun meeting up with all my chums, we had a ball. Given all the hard work I was doing my rations increased which meant lots of yummy fibre beet to give me plenty of slow release energy so I didn’t flag towards the end of the week. Boy, it was a good job too, I needed plenty of energy what with a six bar competition (first place in that one), a puissance which reached a metre thirty five over the big red wall and only a lack of bricks prevented us going higher (shared first place) AND then the one day event on the final day (won that). The Young Master surpassed himself by also winning the tack and turnout prize, I have never had so many baths and the Old Girl was amazed. The big red wall made an appearance on the last night when it magically constructed itself outside the DC’s bedroom door. We could hear the gales of laughter in the stable block when she opened her door to be faced with such an obstacle. Wonder who was responsible for that prank???
So, it was with high hopes we travelled to the Area Eventing hoping to do well with other members of our team. Our dressage went well despite one little trip in the long grass and the team felt confident with everyone producing accurate performances. Word was trickling back that the show jumping time was extremely tight. Despite jumping clear rounds folk were clocking up huge numbers of time faults resulting in expensive penalties. Well there’s nothing better I like than a jump off against the clock, and we zipped round taking some very nifty lines. We only just made the time, which had the Old Girl chuntering, and annoyingly clipped the first fence in our haste but it was better than most!
With everything to play for we set off across country knowing only a clear round inside the time would be good enough to qualify for the championships. Fuelled with fibre beet I had plenty of energy and knew I could do it. We were on target, shaving every second we could with tight lines and direct routes. Then it happened the pesky Leprechaun I haven’t seen since the Dengie final reared his ugly head at the skinny before a ditch. Given the speed we were going even the long legs of the Young Master couldn’t keep me straight and I avoided him! A quick turn back and we jumped it but 20 penalties ended the dream. Our team members also fell foul of the curse of the Leprechaun when he was sighted earlier in the course, which saw us finish in fourth place. Spirits were low it has to be said but before long the team bounced back making plans for next year and proposals to smite the Leprechaun!
The Young Master had another busy weekend ahead at Epworth with two newbies in the fold. Both coloureds, naturally, Wannabe a leggy version of me as described by the Old Girl. (I have pointed it out to her I cracked the mould). And Tiny Tilly, the pocket rocket.
I watched them go up the ramp and felt, it has to be said, a tinge of envy. Although they didn’t return with any prizes they both jumped double clears and Wannabe had done an amazing dressage. I could barely believe it when he said he would have won had it not been for reverse time faults! “Well we’ve all heard that one before,” I muttered and sometimes slow and steady wins the race! The Legend had been there and done what he does best, won the junior class. Naturally he hasn’t let me forget this since coming home!
I’m not one for sulking but I was glad when I heard the Old Girl telling the Young Master I was going to another pony club rally as I needed an outing to cheer me up. I have had plenty of cantering on the stubble too in order to keep up the fitness as I am heading off to Richmond BE100 shortly. And I can tell you if I see that Leprechaun again he’s for the high jump!
Bye for now, Billy Bank
Top of the Morning to you. Now August has been a busy month, with comings and goings at the yard. The Legend went off to do what he does best, restore confidence and give children fun, for a few weeks while I headed to Pony Club Camp with the York and Ainsty South Pony Club at Askham Bryan College.

Oh, how I love camp, it’s so much fun meeting up with all my chums, we had a ball. Given all the hard work I was doing my rations increased which meant lots of yummy fibre beet to give me plenty of slow release energy so I didn’t flag towards the end of the week. Boy, it was a good job too, I needed plenty of energy what with a six bar competition (first place in that one), a puissance which reached a metre thirty five over the big red wall and only a lack of bricks prevented us going higher (shared first place) AND then the one day event on the final day (won that). The Young Master surpassed himself by also winning the tack and turnout prize, I have never had so many baths and the Old Girl was amazed. The big red wall made an appearance on the last night when it magically constructed itself outside the DC’s bedroom door. We could hear the gales of laughter in the stable block when she opened her door to be faced with such an obstacle. Wonder who was responsible for that prank???
So, it was with high hopes we travelled to the Area Eventing hoping to do well with other members of our team. Our dressage went well despite one little trip in the long grass and the team felt confident with everyone producing accurate performances. Word was trickling back that the show jumping time was extremely tight. Despite jumping clear rounds folk were clocking up huge numbers of time faults resulting in expensive penalties. Well there’s nothing better I like than a jump off against the clock, and we zipped round taking some very nifty lines. We only just made the time, which had the Old Girl chuntering, and annoyingly clipped the first fence in our haste but it was better than most!
With everything to play for we set off across country knowing only a clear round inside the time would be good enough to qualify for the championships. Fuelled with fibre beet I had plenty of energy and knew I could do it. We were on target, shaving every second we could with tight lines and direct routes. Then it happened the pesky Leprechaun I haven’t seen since the Dengie final reared his ugly head at the skinny before a ditch. Given the speed we were going even the long legs of the Young Master couldn’t keep me straight and I avoided him! A quick turn back and we jumped it but 20 penalties ended the dream. Our team members also fell foul of the curse of the Leprechaun when he was sighted earlier in the course, which saw us finish in fourth place. Spirits were low it has to be said but before long the team bounced back making plans for next year and proposals to smite the Leprechaun!
The Young Master had another busy weekend ahead at Epworth with two newbies in the fold. Both coloureds, naturally, Wannabe a leggy version of me as described by the Old Girl. (I have pointed it out to her I cracked the mould). And Tiny Tilly, the pocket rocket.
I watched them go up the ramp and felt, it has to be said, a tinge of envy. Although they didn’t return with any prizes they both jumped double clears and Wannabe had done an amazing dressage. I could barely believe it when he said he would have won had it not been for reverse time faults! “Well we’ve all heard that one before,” I muttered and sometimes slow and steady wins the race! The Legend had been there and done what he does best, won the junior class. Naturally he hasn’t let me forget this since coming home!
I’m not one for sulking but I was glad when I heard the Old Girl telling the Young Master I was going to another pony club rally as I needed an outing to cheer me up. I have had plenty of cantering on the stubble too in order to keep up the fitness as I am heading off to Richmond BE100 shortly. And I can tell you if I see that Leprechaun again he’s for the high jump!
Bye for now, Billy Bank
Top of the Morning to you. Now August has been a busy month, with comings and goings at the yard. The Legend went off to do what he does best, restore confidence and give children fun, for a few weeks while I headed to Pony Club Camp with the York and Ainsty South Pony Club at Askham Bryan College.

Oh, how I love camp, it’s so much fun meeting up with all my chums, we had a ball. Given all the hard work I was doing my rations increased which meant lots of yummy fibre beet to give me plenty of slow release energy so I didn’t flag towards the end of the week. Boy, it was a good job too, I needed plenty of energy what with a six bar competition (first place in that one), a puissance which reached a metre thirty five over the big red wall and only a lack of bricks prevented us going higher (shared first place) AND then the one day event on the final day (won that). The Young Master surpassed himself by also winning the tack and turnout prize, I have never had so many baths and the Old Girl was amazed. The big red wall made an appearance on the last night when it magically constructed itself outside the DC’s bedroom door. We could hear the gales of laughter in the stable block when she opened her door to be faced with such an obstacle. Wonder who was responsible for that prank???

So, it was with high hopes we travelled to the Area Eventing hoping to do well with other members of our team. Our dressage went well despite one little trip in the long grass and the team felt confident with everyone producing accurate performances. Word was trickling back that the show jumping time was extremely tight. Despite jumping clear rounds folk were clocking up huge numbers of time faults resulting in expensive penalties. Well there’s nothing better I like than a jump off against the clock, and we zipped round taking some very nifty lines. We only just made the time, which had the Old Girl chuntering, and annoyingly clipped the first fence in our haste but it was better than most!

With everything to play for we set off across country knowing only a clear round inside the time would be good enough to qualify for the championships. Fuelled with fibre beet I had plenty of energy and knew I could do it. We were on target, shaving every second we could with tight lines and direct routes. Then it happened the pesky Leprechaun I haven’t seen since the Dengie final reared his ugly head at the skinny before a ditch. Given the speed we were going even the long legs of the Young Master couldn’t keep me straight and I avoided him! A quick turn back and we jumped it but 20 penalties ended the dream. Our team members also fell foul of the curse of the Leprechaun when he was sighted earlier in the course, which saw us finish in fourth place. Spirits were low it has to be said but before long the team bounced back making plans for next year and proposals to smite the Leprechaun!

The Young Master had another busy weekend ahead at Epworth with two newbies in the fold. Both coloureds, naturally, Wannabe a leggy version of me as described by the Old Girl. (I have pointed it out to her I cracked the mould). And Tiny Tilly, the pocket rocket.

I watched them go up the ramp and felt, it has to be said, a tinge of envy. Although they didn’t return with any prizes they both jumped double clears and Wannabe had done an amazing dressage. I could barely believe it when he said he would have won had it not been for reverse time faults! “Well we’ve all heard that one before,” I muttered and sometimes slow and steady wins the race! The Legend had been there and done what he does best, won the junior class. Naturally he hasn’t let me forget this since coming home!

I’m not one for sulking but I was glad when I heard the Old Girl telling the Young Master I was going to another pony club rally as I needed an outing to cheer me up. I have had plenty of cantering on the stubble too in order to keep up the fitness as I am heading off to Richmond BE100 shortly. And I can tell you if I see that Leprechaun again he’s for the high jump!

Bye for now, Billy Bank
Top of the Morning to you. Now August has been a busy month, with comings and goings at the yard. The Legend went off to do what he does best, restore confidence and give children fun, for a few weeks while I headed to Pony Club Camp with the York and Ainsty South Pony Club at Askham Bryan College.

Oh, how I love camp, it’s so much fun meeting up with all my chums, we had a ball. Given all the hard work I was doing my rations increased which meant lots of yummy fibre beet to give me plenty of slow release energy so I didn’t flag towards the end of the week. Boy, it was a good job too, I needed plenty of energy what with a six bar competition (first place in that one), a puissance which reached a metre thirty five over the big red wall and only a lack of bricks prevented us going higher (shared first place) AND then the one day event on the final day (won that). The Young Master surpassed himself by also winning the tack and turnout prize, I have never had so many baths and the Old Girl was amazed. The big red wall made an appearance on the last night when it magically constructed itself outside the DC’s bedroom door. We could hear the gales of laughter in the stable block when she opened her door to be faced with such an obstacle. Wonder who was responsible for that prank???

So, it was with high hopes we travelled to the Area Eventing hoping to do well with other members of our team. Our dressage went well despite one little trip in the long grass and the team felt confident with everyone producing accurate performances. Word was trickling back that the show jumping time was extremely tight. Despite jumping clear rounds folk were clocking up huge numbers of time faults resulting in expensive penalties. Well there’s nothing better I like than a jump off against the clock, and we zipped round taking some very nifty lines. We only just made the time, which had the Old Girl chuntering, and annoyingly clipped the first fence in our haste but it was better than most!

With everything to play for we set off across country knowing only a clear round inside the time would be good enough to qualify for the championships. Fuelled with fibre beet I had plenty of energy and knew I could do it. We were on target, shaving every second we could with tight lines and direct routes. Then it happened the pesky Leprechaun I haven’t seen since the Dengie final reared his ugly head at the skinny before a ditch. Given the speed we were going even the long legs of the Young Master couldn’t keep me straight and I avoided him! A quick turn back and we jumped it but 20 penalties ended the dream. Our team members also fell foul of the curse of the Leprechaun when he was sighted earlier in the course, which saw us finish in fourth place. Spirits were low it has to be said but before long the team bounced back making plans for next year and proposals to smite the Leprechaun!

The Young Master had another busy weekend ahead at Epworth with two newbies in the fold. Both coloureds, naturally, Wannabe a leggy version of me as described by the Old Girl. (I have pointed it out to her I cracked the mould). And Tiny Tilly, the pocket rocket.

I watched them go up the ramp and felt, it has to be said, a tinge of envy. Although they didn’t return with any prizes they both jumped double clears and Wannabe had done an amazing dressage. I could barely believe it when he said he would have won had it not been for reverse time faults! “Well we’ve all heard that one before,” I muttered and sometimes slow and steady wins the race! The Legend had been there and done what he does best, won the junior class. Naturally he hasn’t let me forget this since coming home!

I’m not one for sulking but I was glad when I heard the Old Girl telling the Young Master I was going to another pony club rally as I needed an outing to cheer me up. I have had plenty of cantering on the stubble too in order to keep up the fitness as I am heading off to Richmond BE100 shortly. And I can tell you if I see that Leprechaun again he’s for the high jump!

Bye for now, Billy Bank
Top of the Morning to you. Now August has been a busy month, with comings and goings at the yard. The Legend went off to do what he does best, restore confidence and give children fun, for a few weeks while I headed to Pony Club Camp with the York and Ainsty South Pony Club at Askham Bryan College.

Oh, how I love camp, it’s so much fun meeting up with all my chums, we had a ball. Given all the hard work I was doing my rations increased which meant lots of yummy fibre beet to give me plenty of slow release energy so I didn’t flag towards the end of the week. Boy, it was a good job too, I needed plenty of energy what with a six bar competition (first place in that one), a puissance which reached a metre thirty five over the big red wall and only a lack of bricks prevented us going higher (shared first place) AND then the one day event on the final day (won that). The Young Master surpassed himself by also winning the tack and turnout prize, I have never had so many baths and the Old Girl was amazed. The big red wall made an appearance on the last night when it magically constructed itself outside the DC’s bedroom door. We could hear the gales of laughter in the stable block when she opened her door to be faced with such an obstacle. Wonder who was responsible for that prank???

So, it was with high hopes we travelled to the Area Eventing hoping to do well with other members of our team. Our dressage went well despite one little trip in the long grass and the team felt confident with everyone producing accurate performances. Word was trickling back that the show jumping time was extremely tight. Despite jumping clear rounds folk were clocking up huge numbers of time faults resulting in expensive penalties. Well there’s nothing better I like than a jump off against the clock, and we zipped round taking some very nifty lines. We only just made the time, which had the Old Girl chuntering, and annoyingly clipped the first fence in our haste but it was better than most!

With everything to play for we set off across country knowing only a clear round inside the time would be good enough to qualify for the championships. Fuelled with fibre beet I had plenty of energy and knew I could do it. We were on target, shaving every second we could with tight lines and direct routes. Then it happened the pesky Leprechaun I haven’t seen since the Dengie final reared his ugly head at the skinny before a ditch. Given the speed we were going even the long legs of the Young Master couldn’t keep me straight and I avoided him! A quick turn back and we jumped it but 20 penalties ended the dream. Our team members also fell foul of the curse of the Leprechaun when he was sighted earlier in the course, which saw us finish in fourth place. Spirits were low it has to be said but before long the team bounced back making plans for next year and proposals to smite the Leprechaun!

The Young Master had another busy weekend ahead at Epworth with two newbies in the fold. Both coloureds, naturally, Wannabe a leggy version of me as described by the Old Girl. (I have pointed it out to her I cracked the mould). And Tiny Tilly, the pocket rocket.

I watched them go up the ramp and felt, it has to be said, a tinge of envy. Although they didn’t return with any prizes they both jumped double clears and Wannabe had done an amazing dressage. I could barely believe it when he said he would have won had it not been for reverse time faults! “Well we’ve all heard that one before,” I muttered and sometimes slow and steady wins the race! The Legend had been there and done what he does best, won the junior class. Naturally he hasn’t let me forget this since coming home!

I’m not one for sulking but I was glad when I heard the Old Girl telling the Young Master I was going to another pony club rally as I needed an outing to cheer me up. I have had plenty of cantering on the stubble too in order to keep up the fitness as I am heading off to Richmond BE100 shortly. And I can tell you if I see that Leprechaun again he’s for the high jump!

Bye for now, Billy Bank
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x
Pony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral xPony club camps kept me busy this summer holidays. A crazy week spent with our members who took part in various activities. Making the ponies look pretty for an inhand show, gymkhana, long reining obstacle course, tack cleaning, swimming and giving each other a lesson for our junior members… and of course helping with mixing and giving out the ponies feeds. They were amazed how quickly Speedi-Beet swells!

At senior camp, the girls turned out the horses beautifully, plaited and tack sparkling, ready for ‘horse inspection/trot ups.’ They then went on to dressage, show jump and cross-country. Some members bought their own ponies to stay with us too. Both groups were a pleasure to have on the yard with us!

My horses are all going well, although Robbie, Thursday and Hutch are already getting rather fluffy, soon be time to clip again!

I’ve recently taught myself to drive Dads JCB, so Mum, our yard girl Hannah and I have been busy pulling up old fencing and putting in the new. It’s so much easier pushing the posts in with the JCB bucket than whacking them in with the post rammer! It’s quite a mission as we’re near to finishing the 5th paddock now.

Another of our missions of late is sorting through my Dads old workshop and moving everything into his new one. We can then use the old workshop as our temporary hay barn whilst waiting for the new haybarn to be built. Craziness! Our current haybarn is pretty old and leaks so we’re hoping to get that sorted before the winter.

I’m running an eventing clinic this weekend so looking forward to working with some new riders and horses as well as some of my regulars.

Catch up in September,
Coral x

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

It’s been another great month, all the horses we sold, are all happy and settled in there new homes, currently planning a trip to Holland to see foals and young stock.
We will be visiting three big foal auctions in Holland, in search for quality dressage foals mainly colts but a filly might be welcomed for breeding in the future. It will be an exciting trip, where we can catch up with friends and breeders.

Competition wise we had a good run of results, Rocky clover has qualified in Elementary freestyle and part qualified in Novice with over 75%. So pleased with him, he really is a star.

I also competed Betty, her show name is Trixies Lady Model, she’s a welsh section D cob we rescued from York horse sales before heading in the wrong direction. I bought her at two-years-old, now she is four we have started British dressage and she has done two shows, had two second places and a win. Her highest score being 69%. I am so proud of her against all the flashy dressage horses, she’s still green but tries her hardest. Maybe if we get another 69% in the Gold section we will qualify. Early days for her, will see what happens.

So Hopefully in my next blog I will be writing about the new horses or foals we have at QD horses. Hope we get lucky in the auctions there are a few marked in the catalogue.
Happy Competing Guys and let’s pray for some more sunshine.
Love Sarah & QD horses

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.


August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.


August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.
Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.
The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…
The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…
Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…
The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…
The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…
Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

August started with 3 days at the Side Saddle Nationals. The first day, we had our first go at a dressage test while riding side saddle. The second day was our busiest day with our main classes of equitation and our first go at equitation jumping. I was really pleased with how Tilly went in all her classes and was thrilled to get through to the grand final for the Horsemanship class, coming 5th against some very stiff competition. We came second in the versatile horse class, after messing up our reverse around a corner due to nerves. Straight through the other obstacles though, including over a tarpaulin and dismounting correctly at the end.

Tilly made a new friend, a young lady visiting from France, when she borrowed Tilly for the historical costume class on the Friday evening. Her mum had put a post on one of the Facebook groups I belong to asking if someone would lend them a horse. As Tilly only had 1 class that day and is used to me dressing up in various costumes, I made the offer. They looked lovely together.

The last day was a fun class called the Champagne Challenge. This requires walking, trotting and cantering around the ring while holding a glass of “champagne”. The winner is the person with the most liquid left in their glass. I was delighted to come second after managing to hold onto about half of the contents of my glass. Much respect to the winner though as she still had about ¾ of her champagne left. Overall, we ended up with two 2nds, a 5th and two 9ths.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578228512567029.1073741852.362593080797241&type=1&…

The following weekend we took part in a local dressage competition, riding side saddle against mainly astride riders and came 2nd. Managed to forget my habit, but as it was a hot day, riders where in shirt sleeve order, so it was only my apron that was missing in the end.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.581338815589332.1073741855.362593080797241&type=1&…

Arena Eventing the following weekend where we did the 70cm class side saddle and came 6th, with just a second between us and 4th place, meaning we were just a few seconds too fast to get placed higher. The eventing was followed by a side saddle display which included more jumping.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155684114541934.1073742032.750911933&type=1&l=74…

The very next day we were out again, this time at the HOPE Supreme show, competing side saddle. We came away with two 2nds and a first.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587573168299230.1073741856.362593080797241&type=1&…

The bank holiday Monday we competed at our first County Show. The morning, we had been invited to take part in a side saddle display in the main arena, then just the one class in the afternoon. Both Tilly and I were pleased we were only doing one class as it was way too hot to be wearing a wool outfit.
https://www.facebook.com/362593080797241/photos/a.363334520723097.1073741829.362593080797241/5887636…

Bloodhound (following a set route with runner) hunt rides have also started now and last Wednesday we went out side saddle with two other ladies. It was a fast ride with lots of stubble fields and Tilly took full advantage of being able to gallop. We will be back astride next time so we can take full advantage of any jumping.

They say horses are great levellers…

Our fabulous boy Ash has tweaked himself…. I’m just gutted! From the total highs of 2* European silver medal success to the shattering low of discovering him not quiet right…… Ash had a quiet few weeks after Belgium with a week in the field, then hacking to allow his mouth the fully heal. We decided to enter Somerford 2* as we felt he could do with a steady no pressure run before Blenheim, and if his mouth became sore he could a few hacking days to let it recover. Well we headed to Somerford with a new strategy of double bridle to try to elevate the sore mouth from leaning. We warmed up really nicely, with Ash feeling soft and forward, but a little spooky. Into the arena we went, Ash gave me some really good work and performed a safe test – with a little added spook into the mix a few times!! A fair score of 53 was posted, which I was please with considering a new bridle and I was riding for a safe, no pressure test. We had a day off on the Saturday and it was nice to catch-up with some of the team members from 2* European team – including Simon Ashworth and his fabulous horse Sunny, who deservedly won his Intermediate section! Sunday morning came around, being fairly early in draw it was an early start but I prefer this to be honest as if the ground is wet, you get the ground which isn’t cut up and if it’s firm, it’s not too compacted by hundreds of horses running on it! The course walked well, I thought it was a really nice flowing track that would ride well and be prefect for an no pressure run as we planned. Five, four, three, two, one…. good luck! … we set of in a forward but steady rhythm, Ash answering every question easily, with such class and crossed the finish line feeling like he could go again! He trotted off nicely and had fully recovered by the time we got back to the stables. We washed him off and noticed he looked a little stiff, so we decided to withdraw and save him for another day. The following day Ash still wasn’t 100% so he was taken off to our vet Alex at Oakham Veterinary Hospital who checked him over and as we feared, confirmed that he had tweaked himself and that would be his season finished. I was totally gutted…. and worried about him. He’s my top horse…. my only horse competing now, and we have built up such a fabulous trusting partnership and have had such a fantastic journey so far…. we’ve just got to push the pause button for a while, which is seriously tough to take!

So, he’s been prescribed six weeks initially on the water treadmill and we are using a brand new treatment for muscles, strains, joints etc which vaporises particles of Leucine, Hyaluronic acid and Silica to help recovery and regeneration of the injured area. To ensure Ash gets the very best of care, we took him up to Fallows Farm in Warrington a place that specialise in this very latest technology, they have a water treadmill, vibrating floor and solariums too! A real life spa break for the boy – nothing but the best!! T and I don’t have children, but it did feel like we were leaving our child behind!! Gulp….. Ash has been within our care every single day since a four year old….. gulp! … and not having him on the yard just doesn’t feel right but the team at Fallows have been great, keeping us informed of his progress and sending us pictures and videos regularly.
So, with Ash on the side-lines, I appear to have quiet a bit of spare time now on my hands for the first time in years!! So if anyone would like to help fill that gap, and has a fabulous horse they’d like me to ride for them, feel free to get in touch!!

Kick on, and stay safe!
Steve

They say horses are great levellers…

Our fabulous boy Ash has tweaked himself…. I’m just gutted! From the total highs of 2* European silver medal success to the shattering low of discovering him not quiet right…… Ash had a quiet few weeks after Belgium with a week in the field, then hacking to allow his mouth the fully heal. We decided to enter Somerford 2* as we felt he could do with a steady no pressure run before Blenheim, and if his mouth became sore he could a few hacking days to let it recover. Well we headed to Somerford with a new strategy of double bridle to try to elevate the sore mouth from leaning. We warmed up really nicely, with Ash feeling soft and forward, but a little spooky. Into the arena we went, Ash gave me some really good work and performed a safe test – with a little added spook into the mix a few times!! A fair score of 53 was posted, which I was please with considering a new bridle and I was riding for a safe, no pressure test. We had a day off on the Saturday and it was nice to catch-up with some of the team members from 2* European team – including Simon Ashworth and his fabulous horse Sunny, who deservedly won his Intermediate section! Sunday morning came around, being fairly early in draw it was an early start but I prefer this to be honest as if the ground is wet, you get the ground which isn’t cut up and if it’s firm, it’s not too compacted by hundreds of horses running on it! The course walked well, I thought it was a really nice flowing track that would ride well and be prefect for an no pressure run as we planned. Five, four, three, two, one…. good luck! … we set of in a forward but steady rhythm, Ash answering every question easily, with such class and crossed the finish line feeling like he could go again! He trotted off nicely and had fully recovered by the time we got back to the stables. We washed him off and noticed he looked a little stiff, so we decided to withdraw and save him for another day. The following day Ash still wasn’t 100% so he was taken off to our vet Alex at Oakham Veterinary Hospital who checked him over and as we feared, confirmed that he had tweaked himself and that would be his season finished. I was totally gutted…. and worried about him. He’s my top horse…. my only horse competing now, and we have built up such a fabulous trusting partnership and have had such a fantastic journey so far…. we’ve just got to push the pause button for a while, which is seriously tough to take!

So, he’s been prescribed six weeks initially on the water treadmill and we are using a brand new treatment for muscles, strains, joints etc which vaporises particles of Leucine, Hyaluronic acid and Silica to help recovery and regeneration of the injured area. To ensure Ash gets the very best of care, we took him up to Fallows Farm in Warrington a place that specialise in this very latest technology, they have a water treadmill, vibrating floor and solariums too! A real life spa break for the boy – nothing but the best!! T and I don’t have children, but it did feel like we were leaving our child behind!! Gulp….. Ash has been within our care every single day since a four year old….. gulp! … and not having him on the yard just doesn’t feel right but the team at Fallows have been great, keeping us informed of his progress and sending us pictures and videos regularly.
So, with Ash on the side-lines, I appear to have quiet a bit of spare time now on my hands for the first time in years!! So if anyone would like to help fill that gap, and has a fabulous horse they’d like me to ride for them, feel free to get in touch!!

Kick on, and stay safe!
Steve

They say horses are great levellers…

Our fabulous boy Ash has tweaked himself…. I’m just gutted! From the total highs of 2* European silver medal success to the shattering low of discovering him not quiet right…… Ash had a quiet few weeks after Belgium with a week in the field, then hacking to allow his mouth the fully heal. We decided to enter Somerford 2* as we felt he could do with a steady no pressure run before Blenheim, and if his mouth became sore he could a few hacking days to let it recover. Well we headed to Somerford with a new strategy of double bridle to try to elevate the sore mouth from leaning. We warmed up really nicely, with Ash feeling soft and forward, but a little spooky. Into the arena we went, Ash gave me some really good work and performed a safe test – with a little added spook into the mix a few times!! A fair score of 53 was posted, which I was please with considering a new bridle and I was riding for a safe, no pressure test. We had a day off on the Saturday and it was nice to catch-up with some of the team members from 2* European team – including Simon Ashworth and his fabulous horse Sunny, who deservedly won his Intermediate section! Sunday morning came around, being fairly early in draw it was an early start but I prefer this to be honest as if the ground is wet, you get the ground which isn’t cut up and if it’s firm, it’s not too compacted by hundreds of horses running on it! The course walked well, I thought it was a really nice flowing track that would ride well and be prefect for an no pressure run as we planned. Five, four, three, two, one…. good luck! … we set of in a forward but steady rhythm, Ash answering every question easily, with such class and crossed the finish line feeling like he could go again! He trotted off nicely and had fully recovered by the time we got back to the stables. We washed him off and noticed he looked a little stiff, so we decided to withdraw and save him for another day. The following day Ash still wasn’t 100% so he was taken off to our vet Alex at Oakham Veterinary Hospital who checked him over and as we feared, confirmed that he had tweaked himself and that would be his season finished. I was totally gutted…. and worried about him. He’s my top horse…. my only horse competing now, and we have built up such a fabulous trusting partnership and have had such a fantastic journey so far…. we’ve just got to push the pause button for a while, which is seriously tough to take!

So, he’s been prescribed six weeks initially on the water treadmill and we are using a brand new treatment for muscles, strains, joints etc which vaporises particles of Leucine, Hyaluronic acid and Silica to help recovery and regeneration of the injured area. To ensure Ash gets the very best of care, we took him up to Fallows Farm in Warrington a place that specialise in this very latest technology, they have a water treadmill, vibrating floor and solariums too! A real life spa break for the boy – nothing but the best!! T and I don’t have children, but it did feel like we were leaving our child behind!! Gulp….. Ash has been within our care every single day since a four year old….. gulp! … and not having him on the yard just doesn’t feel right but the team at Fallows have been great, keeping us informed of his progress and sending us pictures and videos regularly.
So, with Ash on the side-lines, I appear to have quiet a bit of spare time now on my hands for the first time in years!! So if anyone would like to help fill that gap, and has a fabulous horse they’d like me to ride for them, feel free to get in touch!!

Kick on, and stay safe!
Steve

They say horses are great levellers…

Our fabulous boy Ash has tweaked himself…. I’m just gutted! From the total highs of 2* European silver medal success to the shattering low of discovering him not quiet right…… Ash had a quiet few weeks after Belgium with a week in the field, then hacking to allow his mouth the fully heal. We decided to enter Somerford 2* as we felt he could do with a steady no pressure run before Blenheim, and if his mouth became sore he could a few hacking days to let it recover. Well we headed to Somerford with a new strategy of double bridle to try to elevate the sore mouth from leaning. We warmed up really nicely, with Ash feeling soft and forward, but a little spooky. Into the arena we went, Ash gave me some really good work and performed a safe test – with a little added spook into the mix a few times!! A fair score of 53 was posted, which I was please with considering a new bridle and I was riding for a safe, no pressure test. We had a day off on the Saturday and it was nice to catch-up with some of the team members from 2* European team – including Simon Ashworth and his fabulous horse Sunny, who deservedly won his Intermediate section! Sunday morning came around, being fairly early in draw it was an early start but I prefer this to be honest as if the ground is wet, you get the ground which isn’t cut up and if it’s firm, it’s not too compacted by hundreds of horses running on it! The course walked well, I thought it was a really nice flowing track that would ride well and be prefect for an no pressure run as we planned. Five, four, three, two, one…. good luck! … we set of in a forward but steady rhythm, Ash answering every question easily, with such class and crossed the finish line feeling like he could go again! He trotted off nicely and had fully recovered by the time we got back to the stables. We washed him off and noticed he looked a little stiff, so we decided to withdraw and save him for another day. The following day Ash still wasn’t 100% so he was taken off to our vet Alex at Oakham Veterinary Hospital who checked him over and as we feared, confirmed that he had tweaked himself and that would be his season finished. I was totally gutted…. and worried about him. He’s my top horse…. my only horse competing now, and we have built up such a fabulous trusting partnership and have had such a fantastic journey so far…. we’ve just got to push the pause button for a while, which is seriously tough to take!

So, he’s been prescribed six weeks initially on the water treadmill and we are using a brand new treatment for muscles, strains, joints etc which vaporises particles of Leucine, Hyaluronic acid and Silica to help recovery and regeneration of the injured area. To ensure Ash gets the very best of care, we took him up to Fallows Farm in Warrington a place that specialise in this very latest technology, they have a water treadmill, vibrating floor and solariums too! A real life spa break for the boy – nothing but the best!! T and I don’t have children, but it did feel like we were leaving our child behind!! Gulp….. Ash has been within our care every single day since a four year old….. gulp! … and not having him on the yard just doesn’t feel right but the team at Fallows have been great, keeping us informed of his progress and sending us pictures and videos regularly.
So, with Ash on the side-lines, I appear to have quiet a bit of spare time now on my hands for the first time in years!! So if anyone would like to help fill that gap, and has a fabulous horse they’d like me to ride for them, feel free to get in touch!!

Kick on, and stay safe!
Steve

They say horses are great levellers…

Our fabulous boy Ash has tweaked himself…. I’m just gutted! From the total highs of 2* European silver medal success to the shattering low of discovering him not quiet right…… Ash had a quiet few weeks after Belgium with a week in the field, then hacking to allow his mouth the fully heal. We decided to enter Somerford 2* as we felt he could do with a steady no pressure run before Blenheim, and if his mouth became sore he could a few hacking days to let it recover. Well we headed to Somerford with a new strategy of double bridle to try to elevate the sore mouth from leaning. We warmed up really nicely, with Ash feeling soft and forward, but a little spooky. Into the arena we went, Ash gave me some really good work and performed a safe test – with a little added spook into the mix a few times!! A fair score of 53 was posted, which I was please with considering a new bridle and I was riding for a safe, no pressure test. We had a day off on the Saturday and it was nice to catch-up with some of the team members from 2* European team – including Simon Ashworth and his fabulous horse Sunny, who deservedly won his Intermediate section! Sunday morning came around, being fairly early in draw it was an early start but I prefer this to be honest as if the ground is wet, you get the ground which isn’t cut up and if it’s firm, it’s not too compacted by hundreds of horses running on it! The course walked well, I thought it was a really nice flowing track that would ride well and be prefect for an no pressure run as we planned. Five, four, three, two, one…. good luck! … we set of in a forward but steady rhythm, Ash answering every question easily, with such class and crossed the finish line feeling like he could go again! He trotted off nicely and had fully recovered by the time we got back to the stables. We washed him off and noticed he looked a little stiff, so we decided to withdraw and save him for another day. The following day Ash still wasn’t 100% so he was taken off to our vet Alex at Oakham Veterinary Hospital who checked him over and as we feared, confirmed that he had tweaked himself and that would be his season finished. I was totally gutted…. and worried about him. He’s my top horse…. my only horse competing now, and we have built up such a fabulous trusting partnership and have had such a fantastic journey so far…. we’ve just got to push the pause button for a while, which is seriously tough to take!

So, he’s been prescribed six weeks initially on the water treadmill and we are using a brand new treatment for muscles, strains, joints etc which vaporises particles of Leucine, Hyaluronic acid and Silica to help recovery and regeneration of the injured area. To ensure Ash gets the very best of care, we took him up to Fallows Farm in Warrington a place that specialise in this very latest technology, they have a water treadmill, vibrating floor and solariums too! A real life spa break for the boy – nothing but the best!! T and I don’t have children, but it did feel like we were leaving our child behind!! Gulp….. Ash has been within our care every single day since a four year old….. gulp! … and not having him on the yard just doesn’t feel right but the team at Fallows have been great, keeping us informed of his progress and sending us pictures and videos regularly.
So, with Ash on the side-lines, I appear to have quiet a bit of spare time now on my hands for the first time in years!! So if anyone would like to help fill that gap, and has a fabulous horse they’d like me to ride for them, feel free to get in touch!!

Kick on, and stay safe!
Steve

They say horses are great levellers…

Our fabulous boy Ash has tweaked himself…. I’m just gutted! From the total highs of 2* European silver medal success to the shattering low of discovering him not quiet right…… Ash had a quiet few weeks after Belgium with a week in the field, then hacking to allow his mouth the fully heal. We decided to enter Somerford 2* as we felt he could do with a steady no pressure run before Blenheim, and if his mouth became sore he could a few hacking days to let it recover. Well we headed to Somerford with a new strategy of double bridle to try to elevate the sore mouth from leaning. We warmed up really nicely, with Ash feeling soft and forward, but a little spooky. Into the arena we went, Ash gave me some really good work and performed a safe test – with a little added spook into the mix a few times!! A fair score of 53 was posted, which I was please with considering a new bridle and I was riding for a safe, no pressure test. We had a day off on the Saturday and it was nice to catch-up with some of the team members from 2* European team – including Simon Ashworth and his fabulous horse Sunny, who deservedly won his Intermediate section! Sunday morning came around, being fairly early in draw it was an early start but I prefer this to be honest as if the ground is wet, you get the ground which isn’t cut up and if it’s firm, it’s not too compacted by hundreds of horses running on it! The course walked well, I thought it was a really nice flowing track that would ride well and be prefect for an no pressure run as we planned. Five, four, three, two, one…. good luck! … we set of in a forward but steady rhythm, Ash answering every question easily, with such class and crossed the finish line feeling like he could go again! He trotted off nicely and had fully recovered by the time we got back to the stables. We washed him off and noticed he looked a little stiff, so we decided to withdraw and save him for another day. The following day Ash still wasn’t 100% so he was taken off to our vet Alex at Oakham Veterinary Hospital who checked him over and as we feared, confirmed that he had tweaked himself and that would be his season finished. I was totally gutted…. and worried about him. He’s my top horse…. my only horse competing now, and we have built up such a fabulous trusting partnership and have had such a fantastic journey so far…. we’ve just got to push the pause button for a while, which is seriously tough to take!

So, he’s been prescribed six weeks initially on the water treadmill and we are using a brand new treatment for muscles, strains, joints etc which vaporises particles of Leucine, Hyaluronic acid and Silica to help recovery and regeneration of the injured area. To ensure Ash gets the very best of care, we took him up to Fallows Farm in Warrington a place that specialise in this very latest technology, they have a water treadmill, vibrating floor and solariums too! A real life spa break for the boy – nothing but the best!! T and I don’t have children, but it did feel like we were leaving our child behind!! Gulp….. Ash has been within our care every single day since a four year old….. gulp! … and not having him on the yard just doesn’t feel right but the team at Fallows have been great, keeping us informed of his progress and sending us pictures and videos regularly.
So, with Ash on the side-lines, I appear to have quiet a bit of spare time now on my hands for the first time in years!! So if anyone would like to help fill that gap, and has a fabulous horse they’d like me to ride for them, feel free to get in touch!!

Kick on, and stay safe!
Steve

They say horses are great levellers…

Our fabulous boy Ash has tweaked himself…. I’m just gutted! From the total highs of 2* European silver medal success to the shattering low of discovering him not quiet right…… Ash had a quiet few weeks after Belgium with a week in the field, then hacking to allow his mouth the fully heal. We decided to enter Somerford 2* as we felt he could do with a steady no pressure run before Blenheim, and if his mouth became sore he could a few hacking days to let it recover. Well we headed to Somerford with a new strategy of double bridle to try to elevate the sore mouth from leaning. We warmed up really nicely, with Ash feeling soft and forward, but a little spooky. Into the arena we went, Ash gave me some really good work and performed a safe test – with a little added spook into the mix a few times!! A fair score of 53 was posted, which I was please with considering a new bridle and I was riding for a safe, no pressure test. We had a day off on the Saturday and it was nice to catch-up with some of the team members from 2* European team – including Simon Ashworth and his fabulous horse Sunny, who deservedly won his Intermediate section! Sunday morning came around, being fairly early in draw it was an early start but I prefer this to be honest as if the ground is wet, you get the ground which isn’t cut up and if it’s firm, it’s not too compacted by hundreds of horses running on it! The course walked well, I thought it was a really nice flowing track that would ride well and be prefect for an no pressure run as we planned. Five, four, three, two, one…. good luck! … we set of in a forward but steady rhythm, Ash answering every question easily, with such class and crossed the finish line feeling like he could go again! He trotted off nicely and had fully recovered by the time we got back to the stables. We washed him off and noticed he looked a little stiff, so we decided to withdraw and save him for another day. The following day Ash still wasn’t 100% so he was taken off to our vet Alex at Oakham Veterinary Hospital who checked him over and as we feared, confirmed that he had tweaked himself and that would be his season finished. I was totally gutted…. and worried about him. He’s my top horse…. my only horse competing now, and we have built up such a fabulous trusting partnership and have had such a fantastic journey so far…. we’ve just got to push the pause button for a while, which is seriously tough to take!

So, he’s been prescribed six weeks initially on the water treadmill and we are using a brand new treatment for muscles, strains, joints etc which vaporises particles of Leucine, Hyaluronic acid and Silica to help recovery and regeneration of the injured area. To ensure Ash gets the very best of care, we took him up to Fallows Farm in Warrington a place that specialise in this very latest technology, they have a water treadmill, vibrating floor and solariums too! A real life spa break for the boy – nothing but the best!! T and I don’t have children, but it did feel like we were leaving our child behind!! Gulp….. Ash has been within our care every single day since a four year old….. gulp! … and not having him on the yard just doesn’t feel right but the team at Fallows have been great, keeping us informed of his progress and sending us pictures and videos regularly.
So, with Ash on the side-lines, I appear to have quiet a bit of spare time now on my hands for the first time in years!! So if anyone would like to help fill that gap, and has a fabulous horse they’d like me to ride for them, feel free to get in touch!!

Kick on, and stay safe!
Steve

They say horses are great levellers…

Our fabulous boy Ash has tweaked himself…. I’m just gutted! From the total highs of 2* European silver medal success to the shattering low of discovering him not quiet right…… Ash had a quiet few weeks after Belgium with a week in the field, then hacking to allow his mouth the fully heal. We decided to enter Somerford 2* as we felt he could do with a steady no pressure run before Blenheim, and if his mouth became sore he could a few hacking days to let it recover. Well we headed to Somerford with a new strategy of double bridle to try to elevate the sore mouth from leaning. We warmed up really nicely, with Ash feeling soft and forward, but a little spooky. Into the arena we went, Ash gave me some really good work and performed a safe test – with a little added spook into the mix a few times!! A fair score of 53 was posted, which I was please with considering a new bridle and I was riding for a safe, no pressure test. We had a day off on the Saturday and it was nice to catch-up with some of the team members from 2* European team – including Simon Ashworth and his fabulous horse Sunny, who deservedly won his Intermediate section! Sunday morning came around, being fairly early in draw it was an early start but I prefer this to be honest as if the ground is wet, you get the ground which isn’t cut up and if it’s firm, it’s not too compacted by hundreds of horses running on it! The course walked well, I thought it was a really nice flowing track that would ride well and be prefect for an no pressure run as we planned. Five, four, three, two, one…. good luck! … we set of in a forward but steady rhythm, Ash answering every question easily, with such class and crossed the finish line feeling like he could go again! He trotted off nicely and had fully recovered by the time we got back to the stables. We washed him off and noticed he looked a little stiff, so we decided to withdraw and save him for another day. The following day Ash still wasn’t 100% so he was taken off to our vet Alex at Oakham Veterinary Hospital who checked him over and as we feared, confirmed that he had tweaked himself and that would be his season finished. I was totally gutted…. and worried about him. He’s my top horse…. my only horse competing now, and we have built up such a fabulous trusting partnership and have had such a fantastic journey so far…. we’ve just got to push the pause button for a while, which is seriously tough to take!

So, he’s been prescribed six weeks initially on the water treadmill and we are using a brand new treatment for muscles, strains, joints etc which vaporises particles of Leucine, Hyaluronic acid and Silica to help recovery and regeneration of the injured area. To ensure Ash gets the very best of care, we took him up to Fallows Farm in Warrington a place that specialise in this very latest technology, they have a water treadmill, vibrating floor and solariums too! A real life spa break for the boy – nothing but the best!! T and I don’t have children, but it did feel like we were leaving our child behind!! Gulp….. Ash has been within our care every single day since a four year old….. gulp! … and not having him on the yard just doesn’t feel right but the team at Fallows have been great, keeping us informed of his progress and sending us pictures and videos regularly.
So, with Ash on the side-lines, I appear to have quiet a bit of spare time now on my hands for the first time in years!! So if anyone would like to help fill that gap, and has a fabulous horse they’d like me to ride for them, feel free to get in touch!!

Kick on, and stay safe!
Steve

They say horses are great levellers…

Our fabulous boy Ash has tweaked himself…. I’m just gutted! From the total highs of 2* European silver medal success to the shattering low of discovering him not quiet right…… Ash had a quiet few weeks after Belgium with a week in the field, then hacking to allow his mouth the fully heal. We decided to enter Somerford 2* as we felt he could do with a steady no pressure run before Blenheim, and if his mouth became sore he could a few hacking days to let it recover. Well we headed to Somerford with a new strategy of double bridle to try to elevate the sore mouth from leaning. We warmed up really nicely, with Ash feeling soft and forward, but a little spooky. Into the arena we went, Ash gave me some really good work and performed a safe test – with a little added spook into the mix a few times!! A fair score of 53 was posted, which I was please with considering a new bridle and I was riding for a safe, no pressure test. We had a day off on the Saturday and it was nice to catch-up with some of the team members from 2* European team – including Simon Ashworth and his fabulous horse Sunny, who deservedly won his Intermediate section! Sunday morning came around, being fairly early in draw it was an early start but I prefer this to be honest as if the ground is wet, you get the ground which isn’t cut up and if it’s firm, it’s not too compacted by hundreds of horses running on it! The course walked well, I thought it was a really nice flowing track that would ride well and be prefect for an no pressure run as we planned. Five, four, three, two, one…. good luck! … we set of in a forward but steady rhythm, Ash answering every question easily, with such class and crossed the finish line feeling like he could go again! He trotted off nicely and had fully recovered by the time we got back to the stables. We washed him off and noticed he looked a little stiff, so we decided to withdraw and save him for another day. The following day Ash still wasn’t 100% so he was taken off to our vet Alex at Oakham Veterinary Hospital who checked him over and as we feared, confirmed that he had tweaked himself and that would be his season finished. I was totally gutted…. and worried about him. He’s my top horse…. my only horse competing now, and we have built up such a fabulous trusting partnership and have had such a fantastic journey so far…. we’ve just got to push the pause button for a while, which is seriously tough to take!

So, he’s been prescribed six weeks initially on the water treadmill and we are using a brand new treatment for muscles, strains, joints etc which vaporises particles of Leucine, Hyaluronic acid and Silica to help recovery and regeneration of the injured area. To ensure Ash gets the very best of care, we took him up to Fallows Farm in Warrington a place that specialise in this very latest technology, they have a water treadmill, vibrating floor and solariums too! A real life spa break for the boy – nothing but the best!! T and I don’t have children, but it did feel like we were leaving our child behind!! Gulp….. Ash has been within our care every single day since a four year old….. gulp! … and not having him on the yard just doesn’t feel right but the team at Fallows have been great, keeping us informed of his progress and sending us pictures and videos regularly.
So, with Ash on the side-lines, I appear to have quiet a bit of spare time now on my hands for the first time in years!! So if anyone would like to help fill that gap, and has a fabulous horse they’d like me to ride for them, feel free to get in touch!!

Kick on, and stay safe!
Steve

Could not have asked for a better show at the Hickstead Royal International. Spirit having had the time off recently and even the rain could not dampen things. Being towed in and out in the lorry.
14th out of 120 in 1.10m Open and a super double clear and 10th in our first 1.20m at Hickstead together, qualifying for the main ring in September.

Hickstead all England Championships was an amazing day. Myself and Spirit qualified for the 1.20M Open Championships in the International Ring at Hickstead at the RIHS. This horse has given me so much over the last four years and is definitely my horse of a lifetime. We were not placed but I am extremely proud of ourselves in such a strong and technical class.

In July Katelyn took part in the area dressage on Darcy, getting 62.93% with no individual placing but team placing of 7th.

In August Katelyn took Darcy, Balli and Spirit to Brendons for the four-day show. Darcy had one pole, Balli had two clear rounds and Spirit had one pole too.

On the 20th of August Darcy and Katelyn went to Brendons for dressage coming 4th with 66.46% in Prelim 19 and on the 22nd of August Balli and Katelyn did another trip to Brendons and managed to get a double clear, just outside the placings.

At the end of the month Darcy went off to her new home with a lovely lady.
Could not have asked for a better show at the Hickstead Royal International. Spirit having had the time off recently and even the rain could not dampen things. Being towed in and out in the lorry.
14th out of 120 in 1.10m Open and a super double clear and 10th in our first 1.20m at Hickstead together, qualifying for the main ring in September.

Hickstead all England Championships was an amazing day. Myself and Spirit qualified for the 1.20M Open Championships in the International Ring at Hickstead at the RIHS. This horse has given me so much over the last four years and is definitely my horse of a lifetime. We were not placed but I am extremely proud of ourselves in such a strong and technical class.

In July Katelyn took part in the area dressage on Darcy, getting 62.93% with no individual placing but team placing of 7th.

In August Katelyn took Darcy, Balli and Spirit to Brendons for the four-day show. Darcy had one pole, Balli had two clear rounds and Spirit had one pole too.

On the 20th of August Darcy and Katelyn went to Brendons for dressage coming 4th with 66.46% in Prelim 19 and on the 22nd of August Balli and Katelyn did another trip to Brendons and managed to get a double clear, just outside the placings.

At the end of the month Darcy went off to her new home with a lovely lady.Type your content here
Could not have asked for a better show at the Hickstead Royal International. Spirit having had the time off recently and even the rain could not dampen things. Being towed in and out in the lorry.
14th out of 120 in 1.10m Open and a super double clear and 10th in our first 1.20m at Hickstead together, qualifying for the main ring in September.

Hickstead all England Championships was an amazing day. Myself and Spirit qualified for the 1.20M Open Championships in the International Ring at Hickstead at the RIHS. This horse has given me so much over the last four years and is definitely my horse of a lifetime. We were not placed but I am extremely proud of ourselves in such a strong and technical class.

In July Katelyn took part in the area dressage on Darcy, getting 62.93% with no individual placing but team placing of 7th.

In August Katelyn took Darcy, Balli and Spirit to Brendons for the four-day show. Darcy had one pole, Balli had two clear rounds and Spirit had one pole too.

On the 20th of August Darcy and Katelyn went to Brendons for dressage coming 4th with 66.46% in Prelim 19 and on the 22nd of August Balli and Katelyn did another trip to Brendons and managed to get a double clear, just outside the placings.

At the end of the month Darcy went off to her new home with a lovely lady.Type your content here
Could not have asked for a better show at the Hickstead Royal International. Spirit having had the time off recently and even the rain could not dampen things. Being towed in and out in the lorry.
14th out of 120 in 1.10m Open and a super double clear and 10th in our first 1.20m at Hickstead together, qualifying for the main ring in September.

Hickstead all England Championships was an amazing day. Myself and Spirit qualified for the 1.20M Open Championships in the International Ring at Hickstead at the RIHS. This horse has given me so much over the last four years and is definitely my horse of a lifetime. We were not placed but I am extremely proud of ourselves in such a strong and technical class.

In July Katelyn took part in the area dressage on Darcy, getting 62.93% with no individual placing but team placing of 7th.

In August Katelyn took Darcy, Balli and Spirit to Brendons for the four-day show. Darcy had one pole, Balli had two clear rounds and Spirit had one pole too.

On the 20th of August Darcy and Katelyn went to Brendons for dressage coming 4th with 66.46% in Prelim 19 and on the 22nd of August Balli and Katelyn did another trip to Brendons and managed to get a double clear, just outside the placings.

At the end of the month Darcy went off to her new home with a lovely lady.
Could not have asked for a better show at the Hickstead Royal International. Spirit having had the time off recently and even the rain could not dampen things. Being towed in and out in the lorry.
14th out of 120 in 1.10m Open and a super double clear and 10th in our first 1.20m at Hickstead together, qualifying for the main ring in September.

Hickstead all England Championships was an amazing day. Myself and Spirit qualified for the 1.20M Open Championships in the International Ring at Hickstead at the RIHS. This horse has given me so much over the last four years and is definitely my horse of a lifetime. We were not placed but I am extremely proud of ourselves in such a strong and technical class.

In July Katelyn took part in the area dressage on Darcy, getting 62.93% with no individual placing but team placing of 7th.

In August Katelyn took Darcy, Balli and Spirit to Brendons for the four-day show. Darcy had one pole, Balli had two clear rounds and Spirit had one pole too.

On the 20th of August Darcy and Katelyn went to Brendons for dressage coming 4th with 66.46% in Prelim 19 and on the 22nd of August Balli and Katelyn did another trip to Brendons and managed to get a double clear, just outside the placings.

At the end of the month Darcy went off to her new home with a lovely lady.
Could not have asked for a better show at the Hickstead Royal International. Spirit having had the time off recently and even the rain could not dampen things. Being towed in and out in the lorry.
14th out of 120 in 1.10m Open and a super double clear and 10th in our first 1.20m at Hickstead together, qualifying for the main ring in September.

Hickstead all England Championships was an amazing day. Myself and Spirit qualified for the 1.20M Open Championships in the International Ring at Hickstead at the RIHS. This horse has given me so much over the last four years and is definitely my horse of a lifetime. We were not placed but I am extremely proud of ourselves in such a strong and technical class.

In July Katelyn took part in the area dressage on Darcy, getting 62.93% with no individual placing but team placing of 7th.

In August Katelyn took Darcy, Balli and Spirit to Brendons for the four-day show. Darcy had one pole, Balli had two clear rounds and Spirit had one pole too.

On the 20th of August Darcy and Katelyn went to Brendons for dressage coming 4th with 66.46% in Prelim 19 and on the 22nd of August Balli and Katelyn did another trip to Brendons and managed to get a double clear, just outside the placings.

At the end of the month Darcy went off to her new home with a lovely lady.
Could not have asked for a better show at the Hickstead Royal International. Spirit having had the time off recently and even the rain could not dampen things. Being towed in and out in the lorry.
14th out of 120 in 1.10m Open and a super double clear and 10th in our first 1.20m at Hickstead together, qualifying for the main ring in September.

Hickstead all England Championships was an amazing day. Myself and Spirit qualified for the 1.20M Open Championships in the International Ring at Hickstead at the RIHS. This horse has given me so much over the last four years and is definitely my horse of a lifetime. We were not placed but I am extremely proud of ourselves in such a strong and technical class.

In July Katelyn took part in the area dressage on Darcy, getting 62.93% with no individual placing but team placing of 7th.

In August Katelyn took Darcy, Balli and Spirit to Brendons for the four-day show. Darcy had one pole, Balli had two clear rounds and Spirit had one pole too.

On the 20th of August Darcy and Katelyn went to Brendons for dressage coming 4th with 66.46% in Prelim 19 and on the 22nd of August Balli and Katelyn did another trip to Brendons and managed to get a double clear, just outside the placings.

At the end of the month Darcy went off to her new home with a lovely lady.