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
Sunday, 6 June 2010
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 :-)
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 :-)
Saturday, 5 June 2010
Late but worth it!
Well bloggers! Guess what?
I only flippin' won and came 3rd at my dressage competition on Bank Holiday Monday! Super M came 1st in the Intro A (63.47%) and we were 3rd in the Prelim 7(59%) . Not bad seeing as that was M's 5th schooling session! I have suddenly become more confident in my abilities as a rider and a coach - what a lovely feeling to bring on a simple little cob mare who has NEVER done dressage before and for her to be all perky and enjoy it too.
What's also mega fab is that my BFF rode her round the XC and she came 2nd in that too! All in a days work! If you want a good set up and nice inviting XC jumps, Caistor Equestrian is your place.
What's even more exciting is that I am show jumping her tomorrow now at Messingham Show (come along too??) We're just going for the Novice Horse to start with, what with this being my first competition since forever and after my hip injury.
I am really looking forward to more dressage - I think it's my thing :-)
I've decided that I'll try extra hard tomorrow for my friend Chrissie who died last month. It's her birthday tomorrow and I miss more than I knew I would. So if I do well at all tomorrow, it'll be because she's watching from her little perfect cloud in heaven - thanks Chris :-)
I only flippin' won and came 3rd at my dressage competition on Bank Holiday Monday! Super M came 1st in the Intro A (63.47%) and we were 3rd in the Prelim 7(59%) . Not bad seeing as that was M's 5th schooling session! I have suddenly become more confident in my abilities as a rider and a coach - what a lovely feeling to bring on a simple little cob mare who has NEVER done dressage before and for her to be all perky and enjoy it too.
What's also mega fab is that my BFF rode her round the XC and she came 2nd in that too! All in a days work! If you want a good set up and nice inviting XC jumps, Caistor Equestrian is your place.
What's even more exciting is that I am show jumping her tomorrow now at Messingham Show (come along too??) We're just going for the Novice Horse to start with, what with this being my first competition since forever and after my hip injury.
I am really looking forward to more dressage - I think it's my thing :-)
I've decided that I'll try extra hard tomorrow for my friend Chrissie who died last month. It's her birthday tomorrow and I miss more than I knew I would. So if I do well at all tomorrow, it'll be because she's watching from her little perfect cloud in heaven - thanks Chris :-)
Sunday, 30 May 2010
New Job and Ready To Compete!
Well, seeing as things have been a little slow going freelance I've got a full time job working for the Council to help pay the bills until I get more clients. I've had my first week there and it is a nice easy job. It's in Children's Services so the content of the things I deal with are sometimes very delicate but I really enjoy admin and working closely with the Social Workers on cases is great. PLUS there are some people with horses there so I might be able to find some clients or more horses to ride and compete!
On that front, I'm competing M on Monday at Caistor Equestrian Centre - can't wait! We're doing Intro A and Preim 7 for our first trip out. She has NEVER been schooled or done Dressage proper so I'm looking forward to seeing how we do and the feedback from the result sheet. Even better news is there are only 4 people in the Prelim 7 class so we might even have a chance of winning! I do like competing!
As much as I'd like to be competing at a higher level, it is so much fun starting out on a new horse at grass roots level. It's all contributing to raise my profile and I might be able to find some clients while out competing. M's owner N will be briefed to hand out my card if anyone asks about me and M! Plus by BFF will there to watch me and then compete M in the XC later in the morning. So she can help too! Don't forget to visit my website! JCS Equestrian
From next month I'm hoping to be able to compete SJ and XC too as my consultant said I could by then if my hip was feeling better. I'm thinking Messingham Show next weekend and then possibly Winterton Show or Hackthorn ODE. I want to be out every weekend if possible now!
Right, best get my kit organised for tomorrow. I'm going to wear my green and navy tweed jacket I think with a canary shirt and red tie. Tagg Clothing for my jacket! Teque Style for my shirt!
I fancy going more traditional rather than all out posh in my navy jacket which is a Mears Pytchley (BEAUTIFUL with brass buttons). I want to go for relaxed first time out and not try to hard. Ooh must polish my boots too! I'm a gaitors girl too, can't find long boots to fit!
Wish me luck?!?
(Can you believe people pay for this!??!?!)
On that front, I'm competing M on Monday at Caistor Equestrian Centre - can't wait! We're doing Intro A and Preim 7 for our first trip out. She has NEVER been schooled or done Dressage proper so I'm looking forward to seeing how we do and the feedback from the result sheet. Even better news is there are only 4 people in the Prelim 7 class so we might even have a chance of winning! I do like competing!
As much as I'd like to be competing at a higher level, it is so much fun starting out on a new horse at grass roots level. It's all contributing to raise my profile and I might be able to find some clients while out competing. M's owner N will be briefed to hand out my card if anyone asks about me and M! Plus by BFF will there to watch me and then compete M in the XC later in the morning. So she can help too! Don't forget to visit my website! JCS Equestrian
From next month I'm hoping to be able to compete SJ and XC too as my consultant said I could by then if my hip was feeling better. I'm thinking Messingham Show next weekend and then possibly Winterton Show or Hackthorn ODE. I want to be out every weekend if possible now!
Right, best get my kit organised for tomorrow. I'm going to wear my green and navy tweed jacket I think with a canary shirt and red tie. Tagg Clothing for my jacket! Teque Style for my shirt!
I fancy going more traditional rather than all out posh in my navy jacket which is a Mears Pytchley (BEAUTIFUL with brass buttons). I want to go for relaxed first time out and not try to hard. Ooh must polish my boots too! I'm a gaitors girl too, can't find long boots to fit!
Wish me luck?!?
(Can you believe people pay for this!??!?!)
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Good Day
Yesterday was a busy one. I taught C and her big horse S in the morning sunshine. We are really making progress for such an unusual pairing of horse and rider. Massive horse and skinny ma-link rider! C gets very excited when S goes into an outline all on her own. Going to practise some basic prelim dressage moves on Fri and then work towards cantering and pole work the week after. Getting there!
After that I nipped to school M. For a cob that has never done any schooling let alone any proper dressage schooling before, she was a superstar practising prelim 7 and 10 moves yesterday. She's not fit but she's such a trier. N said his neighbour is happy for us to use her super-duper massive arena to work in so can't wait to practise in there next session. She's a really cool colour. My genius-pal H says she is sabino colouring. Funky! Am planning to go there on Fri afternoon.
Horse Coat Colors: Appaloosa, Dominant White, Equine Coat Color Genetics, Champagne Gene, Sabino Horse, Cream Gene, Roan, White, Seal Brown
After THAT I then went to D's yard and helped her until my best friend C came and I rode her horse M. C and S made me a makeshift arena in their jumping paddock and we had a go at some dressage and then popped a few jumps. WOW this horse is amezzin. I really hope I can take her to some competitions for C.
At the end of yesterday I was filthy, sweaty and unsuprisingly SUNBURNT! Can you believe it? Got the weather has a massive effect on my wellbeing. It makes me happy!
Must buy some of this though!
After that I nipped to school M. For a cob that has never done any schooling let alone any proper dressage schooling before, she was a superstar practising prelim 7 and 10 moves yesterday. She's not fit but she's such a trier. N said his neighbour is happy for us to use her super-duper massive arena to work in so can't wait to practise in there next session. She's a really cool colour. My genius-pal H says she is sabino colouring. Funky! Am planning to go there on Fri afternoon.
Horse Coat Colors: Appaloosa, Dominant White, Equine Coat Color Genetics, Champagne Gene, Sabino Horse, Cream Gene, Roan, White, Seal Brown
After THAT I then went to D's yard and helped her until my best friend C came and I rode her horse M. C and S made me a makeshift arena in their jumping paddock and we had a go at some dressage and then popped a few jumps. WOW this horse is amezzin. I really hope I can take her to some competitions for C.
At the end of yesterday I was filthy, sweaty and unsuprisingly SUNBURNT! Can you believe it? Got the weather has a massive effect on my wellbeing. It makes me happy!
Must buy some of this though!
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