Post by scattymare on Jun 2, 2014 11:55:02 GMT
So Saturday was our first outing with the team. Was a lovely venue, nice and quiet and not overbearing like I dreaded it might be. I was very jittery as on Wednesday I had a lesson and Eddie was being a total monster. If she had fingers, she would have been sticking them up at both me and instructor J. Got to the point where even J agreed we weren't getting any decent work today so lets call it a day. She offered to ride her on Friday to try and knock her back into shape! Report I got back was 'Eddie was determined to be an bottom, she didn't bank on me being an even bigger one!' Apparently a few 'conversations' were had and Eddie was reminded to make her choices wisely!!
Anyway, got on on Saturday and her little chat had clearly worked. Eddie was a dream. Soft, flexible, transitions were spot on. My pony was back! I then made an error as it was so hot in the indoor warmup, I didn't want to overcook her so we went for a wander outside but still had 15 mins or so before our test. Team were plying me with Cava all the while lol.
Finally was able to go in. Eddie got a bit distracted by the horses in field next door but was OK and it took her a while to get her focus back after her little break. I am slightly miffed at myself that I played it a little safe and didn't push her enough which resulted in her going a little flat and her head was a wee bit too high. We fell into sync towards the end but Intro A's such a short test, it was over before we'd barely started. Managed to get a couple of 7's but mainly 6.5's and one 5.5.
Finished with a score of 62.17% which isn't bad for our first 'affiliated' test but a little disappointing (though totally my fault). We weren't placed individually but team came 5th overall which means we get points still so good result.
It was a lovely day out - we took a picnic and made a day of it - highly recommend to anyone able to get a team together. There was a side saddle team, RDA had a team there, really good fun for everyone.
So we had fun and didn't disgrace ourselves! Next outing in July so have a few weeks to get some more schooling in. Need to keep reminding myself that 2 months ago I wouldn't have contemplated schooling in the snaffle so really she's doing just fab. Then next aim to work on wall of death canter!!
Anyway, got on on Saturday and her little chat had clearly worked. Eddie was a dream. Soft, flexible, transitions were spot on. My pony was back! I then made an error as it was so hot in the indoor warmup, I didn't want to overcook her so we went for a wander outside but still had 15 mins or so before our test. Team were plying me with Cava all the while lol.
Finally was able to go in. Eddie got a bit distracted by the horses in field next door but was OK and it took her a while to get her focus back after her little break. I am slightly miffed at myself that I played it a little safe and didn't push her enough which resulted in her going a little flat and her head was a wee bit too high. We fell into sync towards the end but Intro A's such a short test, it was over before we'd barely started. Managed to get a couple of 7's but mainly 6.5's and one 5.5.
Finished with a score of 62.17% which isn't bad for our first 'affiliated' test but a little disappointing (though totally my fault). We weren't placed individually but team came 5th overall which means we get points still so good result.
It was a lovely day out - we took a picnic and made a day of it - highly recommend to anyone able to get a team together. There was a side saddle team, RDA had a team there, really good fun for everyone.
So we had fun and didn't disgrace ourselves! Next outing in July so have a few weeks to get some more schooling in. Need to keep reminding myself that 2 months ago I wouldn't have contemplated schooling in the snaffle so really she's doing just fab. Then next aim to work on wall of death canter!!
