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Post by solomon on Feb 14, 2010 21:08:13 GMT
Not me I hasten to add but my brave friend Rob who borrows a riding school horse to compete had another go today and did really well. My yard owner won the class! She was so chuffed never having won on her cheeky but beautiful mare before. She then entered her first ever novice event and came fifth. Absolutely chuffed to bits for her, best valentines ever. Makes me want to have a go with lovely Mr Pete even more.
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Post by fleabitten on Feb 14, 2010 21:25:21 GMT
thats brilliant!! i hope to do a bit of competing too at my new RS  |
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Post by fimacg on Feb 15, 2010 9:06:38 GMT
Sol, you really are just going to have to give it a go, it doesn't matter how well (or badly:)) you do you can also keep you test sheets as a record of your progress.
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Post by bonnyben on Feb 15, 2010 9:34:33 GMT
I echo Fi totally.  You will love it I am sure!!  I had never done a test until October 2009 and it was really good fun. I got a truly terrible mark but improved a tinsy bit for the next comp in November so going in the right direction. It isn't about winning hionestly, it really is just good fun. As Fi says, give it a go and keep your sheets for future reference. Honestly if I can do it anyone can.....PLEASE give it a go.....  |
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Post by solomon on Feb 15, 2010 12:46:47 GMT
Thaks for encouragement maybe this year is the year I find my competitive streak!
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Post by racaille on Feb 15, 2010 17:54:20 GMT
Crikey Sol, if me and the Tub of Lard (aka Paco) can have a go, anyone can  I'm not going to get nervous, it's just a huge laugh and a good opportunity for the neddies to see new stuff. Go for it kiddo!!!! |
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Post by duckles on Feb 15, 2010 19:35:59 GMT
Great Sol - I think you both will love it. And I am pretty sure you will do very well (not that it matters).
I think I was more proud after my first dressage than about nearly any other first in riding as it was always something I thought I could not do. My favourite comment was 'wrong strike off in canter but immediately corrected' - I had not been aware of either the wrong strike off or the correction - I had a very helpful horse!
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Post by solomon on Feb 16, 2010 13:08:40 GMT
brilliant! i do feel motivated. thanks everyone.
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Post by bonnyben on Feb 24, 2010 16:42:58 GMT
PLEASE give it a go Sol. I am sure you'll enjoy it and it is so easy to miss out because you don't feel you'll do well. It's about doing it as they say, not about winning or even getting a rosette, it is all about getting out and about with your lovely Mr Pete.. If I can do it anyone can and it really is great fun, honest injun.. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by solomon on Feb 24, 2010 20:18:25 GMT
Thanks for the encouragement, think I will one day...
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