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Post by raymond on May 20, 2008 7:46:20 GMT
Raymond and I went competing on Sunday. After a few prelim disasters (he can't pick up right lead canter and bucks like a bronco as he gets frustrated with his feet!) we decided to take a bit of pressure off and try the Intro A test.
We got 63.91% and came 2nd!! More importantly though - the judge said what a lovely willing horse who was obedient in his transitions. As I have spent the best part of 2 years convincing him to go forward off the leg - these were the best comments we could get.
Even the lorry breaking down and being stuck for 3 1/2 hours on the way home did not darken my mood!!
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Post by brigadier on May 20, 2008 8:19:44 GMT
Well done to you both- onwards and upwards now!!!!!
Post a new topic about achieving canter lead as youll get lots of tips to work on.
Brig
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Post by fimacg on May 20, 2008 8:25:18 GMT
Well done to the pair of you, all the hard work is paying off.
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Post by Maes Seren on May 20, 2008 9:32:05 GMT
Well done, big achievements all round for us then over the weekend! ;D Doncha just love the more highly strung variety lol!
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Post by kateflashy on May 20, 2008 10:25:31 GMT
well done
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Post by racaille on May 20, 2008 10:48:05 GMT
Cor, well done, I'm seriously impressed! As for canter lead ... I've got a nag who is a beggar about left lead, so if you find any solutions pass 'em on!
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Post by duckles on May 20, 2008 11:10:54 GMT
Raymond, that's brilliant well done. You are obvioulsy a very talented pair. Its funny isn't it, how nice remarks on your horse are always more appreciated than anything else. I remember my first dressage test (which of course was a diaster, going out of the ring, getting wrong leads etc) and the Judge had "lovely horse" on it. It kept me totally happy. Now 'lovely willing' horse is some complement especially when it looks like its being a bit of a struggle to get him that way.
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Post by zara on May 20, 2008 12:20:56 GMT
Well done, i know how hard it has been and all your hard work is paying off. Makes all the bruises worth while Zx
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Post by raymond on May 20, 2008 12:36:55 GMT
ahh Thanks for all the encouragement - it does really keep you going.
yes zara is it amazing how quickly the bruises are forgotten!
re canter lead think I will start a thread - I will try anything to get it sorted as after that it is prelim here we come!!
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Post by salexis on May 20, 2008 21:37:38 GMT
fantastic! i just read and replied to your thread on right canter lead, then saw this - brilliant. I have chickened out so far of attempting any sort of dressage test as our canter is so bad, so good on you!
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Post by raymond on May 21, 2008 7:42:42 GMT
I would recommend the Intro tests without the canter to anyone. I have tried prelim tests as I wanted to get out and compete, but was started to get a bit down because of the canter letting us down every time. My friend suggested the Intro test - and I felt like it was like taking a step backwards. How wrong I was. It has meant that our confidence at competitions has taken a huge leap forward and we can still practice our canter at home.
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Post by Maes Seren on May 21, 2008 10:34:14 GMT
Id love to have a go at some intros, but one, i dont have the tests, and two, theres no where around me who does them!  So, we stick at prelim and novice ... not that were good enough really, its just for a laugh. |
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for so much hard work we thank ye!!
So, we stick at prelim and novice ... not that were good enough really, its just for a laugh.
