joandlad
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Post by joandlad on Oct 16, 2008 10:02:32 GMT
Murph and I are doing our first dressage test on Sunday. Just a walk and trot test. He's only been backed 7 months so we're not expecting too much. Actually just to remember it would be good!  Not going to plait up as thought people might expect us to do a good test if we looked the part. So going for the slightly scruffy, just on a day out look. ;D |
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Post by Becca on Oct 16, 2008 10:49:41 GMT
i like the plan  good luck, i'm sure you won't need it though. Oh and don't forget pictures please ;D |
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Post by madcatwoman on Oct 16, 2008 12:56:21 GMT
good luck
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Post by racaille on Oct 16, 2008 14:24:20 GMT
I'm really envious! I'd love to do a walk and trot test, Paco can be quite good when he wants. ~Like the non-plaiting idea, how clever! Have fun and enjoy!
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Post by fimacg on Oct 16, 2008 14:49:12 GMT
dont forget to tell the judge that its your 1st test with him, they wont be more lenient but they will be more helpful with their comments
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jane
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Post by jane on Oct 16, 2008 15:36:18 GMT
Very Best Wishes to you, I bet you will do really well
jane
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Post by dannyboy on Oct 16, 2008 18:40:36 GMT
Good luck jo, it will be a great learning experience.
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joandlad
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Post by joandlad on Oct 17, 2008 9:27:38 GMT
Will probably learn that we're rubbish at dressage! ;D LOL
Thanks everyone for your support. Will let you know how it goes.
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Post by ronansmum on Oct 17, 2008 14:48:36 GMT
Good for you and I love the "on a day out approach." ;D Have fun - that is the main thing.. |
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Post by florence on Oct 17, 2008 22:04:36 GMT
Good luck. I do like your approach! I'm sure he'll do you proud.
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Post by fimacg on Oct 20, 2008 9:47:58 GMT
So... How did it go?
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Post by kitcat on Oct 20, 2008 11:39:38 GMT
Yes, looking forward to hearing how it went.
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joandlad
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Post by joandlad on Oct 20, 2008 14:33:11 GMT
Oh what a good boy Murph was!! ;D Didn't know what to expect as it was his first trip out with other horses about. Went with neckstrap in place ready for any outbursts  but he was an absolute angel. He was so calm in the warm up area even when other horses were passing him. I spent so long walking him round and keeping everything quiet that we didn't really get much time to trot before going into the arena, so he was a little sluggish throughout the test. He had a good look at the white arena edge markers but soon settled. Wasn't expecting much as we've only really been working on trot for a month now but he did a good test - a little jerky and bendless but not bad for a horse that's only been backed just over 6 months. Judges were really nice to us and gave us quite a few 7s. 10 in the class and we came 5th!!! ;D Considering we were only really there to see how he would react I was over the moon. ;D Some piccies at links (need to get a camera with a decent zoom): i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq317/joandlad/Warmingup.jpgi459.photobucket.com/albums/qq317/joandlad/Test.jpgi459.photobucket.com/albums/qq317/joandlad/5thplace.jpg |
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Post by brigadier on Oct 20, 2008 15:19:53 GMT
well done! he looks a nice sort.
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Post by Becca on Oct 20, 2008 15:31:09 GMT
Aww yay! no wonder you are grinning! well done both of you
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Post by kitcat on Oct 20, 2008 15:50:30 GMT
He looks lovely. Well done to you both.
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Post by fimacg on Oct 20, 2008 16:06:48 GMT
Well done you pair, you must be so chuffed
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Post by florence on Oct 20, 2008 19:55:02 GMT
See, told ya! Well done! ;D
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Post by dannyboy on Oct 20, 2008 20:15:16 GMT
How fantastic - 5th - well done to both of you |
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Post by Jen on Oct 20, 2008 21:18:24 GMT
aww wowzees!!! well done!!!
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Post by racaille on Oct 23, 2008 13:16:00 GMT
Brilliant boy for being so calm! Well done both of you!
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Post by spotti on Oct 23, 2008 16:05:20 GMT
I bet you're sick of hearing it already, but well done! Have you got any plans for another outing soon?
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Not going to plait up as thought people might expect us to do a good test if we looked the part. So going for the slightly scruffy, just on a day out look. ;D
Always saddle your own horse
but he was an absolute angel. He was so calm in the warm up area even when other horses were passing him. I spent so long walking him round and keeping everything quiet that we didn't really get much time to trot before going into the arena, so he was a little sluggish throughout the test. He had a good look at the white arena edge markers but soon settled. Wasn't expecting much as we've only really been working on trot for a month now but he did a good test - a little jerky and bendless but not bad for a horse that's only been backed just over 6 months. Judges were really nice to us and gave us quite a few 7s. 10 in the class and we came 5th!!! ;D Considering we were only really there to see how he would react I was over the moon. ;D
for so much hard work we thank ye!!
