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Post by racaille on Jun 14, 2010 4:12:04 GMT
He was a bit of a beggar at the XC comp yesterday. It was very very hot (and I have a horrid scorched face) and Paco was full of himself. He'd been bucking a bit in the warm-up, just over excited, but cantered nicely up to the judges when we went into the XC field. Did a calm circle in trot before picking up a good canter to the first log and steamed on to the second one. Then had to turn to a corner that he has a problem with - soem old farm machinery that spooks him every single time  and .... |
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Post by racaille on Jun 14, 2010 4:16:53 GMT
as we cantered into it a lorry reversed into the parking lot alongside and that was it - he threw a huge strop. Emergency stop and rear  He tried to spin away but I got him back and we trotted round to the next jump with him bent like a banana but once past he stormed over the tyres and threw himself over the contre-bas, although I had to struggle to steer him to the next log which was off at an angle. |
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Post by racaille on Jun 14, 2010 4:19:32 GMT
It went fine for a while until we had to go back through the dreaded corner with a jump of blue oil drums just before. He almost stopped dead but at the last minute decided to give in and cleared them from what felt like a standstill but probably was no more than a hesitation.
Then he finished the course with no further problems. But I was a bit miffed that he was such a prat and I don't feel that I rode him very well, I think I could have been more positive.
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Post by racaille on Jun 14, 2010 4:23:11 GMT
The judges were kind and did not count the rear/spin as a volte which would have been four faults so we were clear but slow and came seventh out of about 25.
The teenager and R came eighth in the same class - she picked up four faults for overshooting the contre-bas as they were going so fast.
In the 'big' class at 80cm they went dangerously fast. R approached the first big log in his usual rodeo way and I heard her say
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Post by racaille on Jun 14, 2010 4:26:52 GMT
'Well, go on then if that's what you want!' and they streaked off. Total headbanger stuff and utterly dangerous. They shaved a full second off the already wildly fast leader to complete the whole course in 56 seconds. Mad. She was thrilled to win but it has done nothing to help my plans for R's future.  |
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Post by racaille on Jun 14, 2010 4:30:49 GMT
It was my first XC competition and I was pleased that I did not fall off or do something really stupid ;D but I don't think I'll do another one. P is not brave enough and neither am I!!!
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Post by dannyboy on Jun 14, 2010 8:11:49 GMT
All in all Rac I think you done fantastic!!! After all it was all very new to you both and you managed to get around and get 7th  Even if you decide its not for you, you can say you tried it - that takes courage. Well done ;D |
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Post by fimacg on Jun 14, 2010 8:23:44 GMT
well done R, you got round and thats the main thing you also know what to work on so not all bad
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Post by kitcat on Jun 14, 2010 9:07:27 GMT
Well done, I am always so impressed at the way you give things a go even when you are not sure. 7th out of 25 is very good. Well done to the teenager too. 56 seconds is seriously scarey!
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Post by fleabitten on Jun 14, 2010 10:15:19 GMT
Yeah 7th is excellent!!! Well done for giving it a go  |
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Post by scattymare on Jun 14, 2010 15:01:05 GMT
That was an excellent result. I find x-coutry fences so daunting. Even at 2 ft they look huuuge to me. So well done you for having a go. It's all good experience.
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Post by solomon on Jun 14, 2010 19:00:40 GMT
You are amazing! Well done. I could go training this weekend to a new x country course but have decided I am too scared!
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Post by ernieburt on Jun 14, 2010 20:59:40 GMT
Well done at least you gave it a go and did really well too 7th is brilliant. Xx
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Post by racaille on Jun 17, 2010 5:33:45 GMT
No pix of me but here's R although you can't see how fast he was going  |
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Post by racaille on Jun 17, 2010 5:35:36 GMT
and another  |
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Post by racaille on Jun 17, 2010 5:37:42 GMT
and to cool down later  |
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Post by zara on Jun 17, 2010 6:52:53 GMT
Well done you for having a go and doing so well! Loving the pic of the horses in the water Zx
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Post by kitcat on Jun 17, 2010 7:57:24 GMT
The pics are great. Like Zara, I love the one of them in the water.
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Post by dannyboy on Jun 17, 2010 9:45:56 GMT
I too love the last pic in the water!!
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Post by bonnyben on Jun 17, 2010 11:49:39 GMT
Fabulous.....you are really b*llsy and did really, really well.....you must very pleased. 7th out of 25 is terrific for a first time. I admire your bravery too. ;D ;D
Which one in the picture is Paco. I take it R is the one at the front of the last piccie.
And what smashing photos they are, the last one especially, you can almost see them cooling off!!
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Post by fleabitten on Jun 17, 2010 16:36:44 GMT
Great photos, nice to see the action from France |
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Post by racaille on Jun 18, 2010 4:53:37 GMT
BB - Paco isn't it any of the photos But as my 'friend' once said, she didn't want to buy a 'common' horse like all the other white horses down here......  But I don't think I was b•llsy - I rode like an old lady  . I think if I had been more gung ho, Paco would not have been so silly. Never mind. There's always next time - oh what have I said??? |
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Post by jane on Jun 18, 2010 11:34:14 GMT
I think you are absolutely brilliant, well done, and I think you were actually both very brave.... Love the pics.
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Post by brigadier on Jun 18, 2010 18:10:50 GMT
Missed this- must pay more attention!!!
Fantastic- well done to the four of you, cant believe that is the same Racaille.................!
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Post by racaille on Jun 19, 2010 5:53:31 GMT
Ah, but he was doing what he loves Brig - going like a bat out of hell! Here's another pic  |
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He tried to spin away but I got him back and we trotted round to the next jump with him bent like a banana but once past he stormed over the tyres and threw himself over the contre-bas, although I had to struggle to steer him to the next log which was off at an angle.
. I think if I had been more gung ho, Paco would not have been so silly. 
for so much hard work we thank ye!!