Winner!

I am very happy to report that I won the Novice Horse show jumping on M at Winterton Show yesterday!

Look at us go here! Smile Event Photography

We also came 3rd in the Intermediate Horse show jumping too.  Very proud and hope M's owners are too.  We are going XC schooling on Friday at Hood's and then going to Broughton Show on Sunday to have another crack at the Intermediate.  We can't compete at Restricted/Novice level now that we've won, so will plan to go in the Open Novice at Caistor ODE on 18th July now.

Will hopefully have lots more pics from my BFF's boyfriend - he's an amateur photographer and getting to be rather ace at taking pics of horses now!   Check out my Facebook for them.

J x

Cracking On

Teaching is going well.   New client on board now (nice one!) who I taught on Monday night.  L has got a large orange beastie who is rather gangly and unbalanced but very affectionate and willing to try.  He hasn't done much schooling so we are going back to basics which is very satisfying work.

I rode big B on Monday as well - by goodness he needs a sort out and I'll be telling S when she gets back off hols how cheeky he is being!  I shall say over bent and head between knees when cantering - not so enjoyable I can tell you!

Good news is that my BFF and Super M are so much more consistent jumping now that I am really looking forward to going to Horseworld on Sunday afternoon to see how they get on.  I'm competing too on little M.  She was a star last night when we had a SJ practice.  I've got the technique down on her now.

Right - to work I go - got a course today and then home for some DIY and housework in prep for the house warming party on Saturday afternoon/evening!  Can't wait.

Busy but goooood!

Busy week ahead bloggers!

I've got my house warming party on Saturday and a show jumping Derby day at Horseworld, Osgodby on Sunday.  So I've got jump practice to fit in, teaching and getting my house ready for lots of people visiting!

Busy is good though.  I *NEED* to be occupied.  I go stir crazy and get dismally depressed without a job.  I need a routine and this week is by goodness going to need one!

Monday - Ride B and teach L and F
Tuesday - Ride OP
Wednesday - Ride B, teach C and ride M
Thursday - Ride OP
Friday - Ride B, teach C and ride M again!
Saturday - PARTY
Sunday - Show-jumping at Horseworld in the Derby Day.

Well, I wanted to get fit!  :-)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

On a separate note, I want to wish my friend Chrissie a Happy Birthday.  She very sadly died last month and is greatly missed.  I'll be popping by this afternoon to wish you a good one up there on your cloud.

Don't forget ones that are missed and try to visit them when you can.  It's good for your soul.

RIP Chrissie xxx

Rained Off!

Well Messingham Show was a no go for us today - too much rain and not worth the risk for the neddies.  We don't like slippy grass!

Onwards and upwards with plans for next competitions then.  Coming up ....

Saturday 26th June, 17th July, 27th July,
North Lincs Riding Club

Sunday 27th June
Crowle Show

Sunday 27th June
Brocklesby Country Fair

1st July, 29th July, 26th August, 23rd September, 21st October,18th November, 16th December
Caistor Equestrian Centre - Evening Dressage

17th June, 15th July, 12th August, 9th September, 7th October, 4th November, 2nd December
Caistor Equestrian Centre - Evening SJ

3rd and 4th July
Hackthorn ODE (over 2 days!)

3rd October
Hackthorn Autumn Hunter Trial

18th July, 22nd August, 5th September
Scunthorpe and District Pony Owners Show

Lots of decisions to be made and fun to be had!

Hopefully some rosettes to be won too :-)