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.
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Sunday, 13 June 2010
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! :-)
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! :-)
Sunday, 6 June 2010
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
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 :-)
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 :-)
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