SUMMERHOUSE EC
So more showjumping for the bored eventers this time we hit Summerhouse.
Simon again rode ERRIGAL HILL BOY (Dougal) in the Discovery and the 1.05m finishing just outside the placings for collecting 1 time fault in the 1.05m.
KINGTON jumped in the 1.05m and the Newcomers. He jumped double clear and finished 3rd in the 1.05 and had a rail in the newcomers.
WANADOO TOO also brought home money finishing 9th in a large newcomers section.
WESTON LAWNS
I took WANADOO TOO in the lorry to Weston Lawns as I was giving a friend a lift. Wally jumped in the 1.05m finishing double clear and 4th, he also jumped in the 1.10m open and qualified for the amateur championships at Aintree. Another successful trip out showjumping!!
Monday, 13 August 2012
More events cancelled...more bored ponies
With yet more cancellations facing us I took the decision to take up the BSJA on their eventers registration deal.
HAND EC
Simon jumped ERRIGAL HILL BOY in the Discovery and the 1.05m having an unlucky pole in each.
WANADOO TOO jumped in the 1.05m and the newcomers just tipping off a couple of rails but most importantly his whole attitude seems to have improved and he really appeared to be enjoying himself, even when he jumped in the pouring rain!!
KINGTON also jumped in the 1.05m and the Newcomers having one rail in each.
HAND EC
Simon jumped ERRIGAL HILL BOY in the Discovery and the 1.05m having an unlucky pole in each.
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| Photo's courtesy of Spidge Event Photography |
WANADOO TOO jumped in the 1.05m and the newcomers just tipping off a couple of rails but most importantly his whole attitude seems to have improved and he really appeared to be enjoying himself, even when he jumped in the pouring rain!!
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| Photos courtesy of Spidge Event Photography |
KINGTON also jumped in the 1.05m and the Newcomers having one rail in each.
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| Photo courtesy of Spidge Event Photoraphy |
More good news
12th July 2012 brings some fantastic news, Jimmy got the all clear!!! After all the time, effort, tears and hardwork Jimmy had his final scan and we were told to crack on with him. Mum could not have had better news on her birthday so a celebration in the local pub took place!! We will be aiming for Blenheim in September....
The last couple of months
WEST WILTS
NASEBY (Jerry) went to West Wilts for combined training in June, he performed a very nice test and showjumped clear finishing 3rd in his class.
NUNNEY INTERNATIONAL
ERRIGAL HILL BOY took part in the BE100, his first since falling in the water at Pontispool. He did a much improved test to score 30.5, annoying lost focus showjumping taking two downhill rails and ran well xc just having a green moment about jumping into the water, understandable after last time he got eaten by it!!
KINGTON did an average test in the novice ,which was annoying as I know he is capable of a lot more but is somewhat out of match practice this season, he scored 35.5, had an unfortunate rail and jumped a lovely clear xc round a tough novice course. He is becoming very consistent at this level and really gives me a good feel, staying straight on his lines and taking the fences on.
PENCARDER SILVER STORM proved how cool she is today for all those who have had any doubt in her. She did a rather unsettled test scoring 43.2 but to make up for it leaving me unable to be cross with her she jumped the most fantastic double clear round a technical and large Intermediate. I am so proud of this little pocket rocket, she is the most incredible horse xc never doubting what she is put at. She has been great fun whilst Jimmy has been off the road and has kept my eye in at the higher levels.
WEST WILTS
ZEUS OF RUSHALL did 2x dressage tests scoring very well in both. He did an intermediate test and scored 68% and an advanced test scoring 66% not bad for a horse who has not been out or in an arena since April 2011!!
STONAR
ERRIGAL HILL BOY managed to get a late entry into the BE100 here. He did a great test scoring 26, proving he is capable of doing all the movements in the correct place. He then went on to jump a great double clear finishing just 1 second over the time. We were very grateful for the effort put into running this event as they have been up against it with the current climate!
NUTWELL COURT
KINGTON performed a really nice test in bottomless mud scoring 32, he showjumped well on the surface for a clear, sadly the mud was horrendous and they had pulled fences out before I ran so I made the sensible decision to withdraw before xc as it wasn't worth the risk.
Luckily the next day was cancelled so WANADOO TOO and ERRIGAL HILL BOY didn't have to run, on the way home we gave them a jump at Bob Livock's yard.
NASEBY (Jerry) went to West Wilts for combined training in June, he performed a very nice test and showjumped clear finishing 3rd in his class.
NUNNEY INTERNATIONAL
ERRIGAL HILL BOY took part in the BE100, his first since falling in the water at Pontispool. He did a much improved test to score 30.5, annoying lost focus showjumping taking two downhill rails and ran well xc just having a green moment about jumping into the water, understandable after last time he got eaten by it!!
KINGTON did an average test in the novice ,which was annoying as I know he is capable of a lot more but is somewhat out of match practice this season, he scored 35.5, had an unfortunate rail and jumped a lovely clear xc round a tough novice course. He is becoming very consistent at this level and really gives me a good feel, staying straight on his lines and taking the fences on.
PENCARDER SILVER STORM proved how cool she is today for all those who have had any doubt in her. She did a rather unsettled test scoring 43.2 but to make up for it leaving me unable to be cross with her she jumped the most fantastic double clear round a technical and large Intermediate. I am so proud of this little pocket rocket, she is the most incredible horse xc never doubting what she is put at. She has been great fun whilst Jimmy has been off the road and has kept my eye in at the higher levels.
WEST WILTS
ZEUS OF RUSHALL did 2x dressage tests scoring very well in both. He did an intermediate test and scored 68% and an advanced test scoring 66% not bad for a horse who has not been out or in an arena since April 2011!!
STONAR
ERRIGAL HILL BOY managed to get a late entry into the BE100 here. He did a great test scoring 26, proving he is capable of doing all the movements in the correct place. He then went on to jump a great double clear finishing just 1 second over the time. We were very grateful for the effort put into running this event as they have been up against it with the current climate!
NUTWELL COURT
KINGTON performed a really nice test in bottomless mud scoring 32, he showjumped well on the surface for a clear, sadly the mud was horrendous and they had pulled fences out before I ran so I made the sensible decision to withdraw before xc as it wasn't worth the risk.
Luckily the next day was cancelled so WANADOO TOO and ERRIGAL HILL BOY didn't have to run, on the way home we gave them a jump at Bob Livock's yard.
Monday, 11 June 2012
Most Exciting Post yet
West Wilts bites the dust but we go to combined training instead
Sadly West Wilts was not to be due to more rubbish rain
We did however get to run on Sunday at combined training that they kindly put on.
Simon made his debut with Dougal (Errigal Hill Boy) in the 90, posting a score of 34 and a clear finishing 6th.
Wally (Wanadoo Too) made a fantastic comeback to competition with a fresh dressage scoring 28.5 even with a explosive transition or two. He jumped very well and finished 2nd in the 100.
Stanley (Kington) did a lovely test to score 31.5 in the novice and just tipped the first fence. He was back jumping like the Stan of last year so he definitely put a smile back on my face.
Rosie (Pencarder Silver Storm) thought she needed to go to the gallops before dressage and was therefore very naughty scoring a rubbish mark, however she jumped clear albeit a little like a horse who had popped some illegal drug beforehand!! Off to the gallops for her this week little toad!!
So next stop is meant to be Nunney with Rosie, Stanley and Dougal but as I write this I am looking out at torrential rain AGAIN so my hopes are not so high for the weekend...Fingers crossed
We did however get to run on Sunday at combined training that they kindly put on.
Simon made his debut with Dougal (Errigal Hill Boy) in the 90, posting a score of 34 and a clear finishing 6th.
Wally (Wanadoo Too) made a fantastic comeback to competition with a fresh dressage scoring 28.5 even with a explosive transition or two. He jumped very well and finished 2nd in the 100.
Stanley (Kington) did a lovely test to score 31.5 in the novice and just tipped the first fence. He was back jumping like the Stan of last year so he definitely put a smile back on my face.
Rosie (Pencarder Silver Storm) thought she needed to go to the gallops before dressage and was therefore very naughty scoring a rubbish mark, however she jumped clear albeit a little like a horse who had popped some illegal drug beforehand!! Off to the gallops for her this week little toad!!
So next stop is meant to be Nunney with Rosie, Stanley and Dougal but as I write this I am looking out at torrential rain AGAIN so my hopes are not so high for the weekend...Fingers crossed
Wet Wet Wet Eventing
So since my last post not a lot has occurred due to the delightful weather the UK is providing us with!! £ days at Aston-Le-Walls were missed and between Dougal's owner and I we decided the trip up there was slightly silly with one horse so he was withdrawn.
PONTISPOOL
Pencarder Silver Storm (Rosie) headed to Pontispool for her first Intermediate finally having missed 3 due to the rain. She posted a great score in the dressage (for her) of 36.4. The showjumping is on the surface down there which I have always found to be pretty loose and moving under the horses, Rosie agreed and out of character had 3 down. The xc was on the technical side and probably not ideal for a first timer however I have absolute trust in this pint-sized mare and true to form she flew round without batting an eye-lid. I am thrilled with her making the step up seem so easy! Next run for her is West Wilts Novice.
On the Sunday we headed back to Pontispool with Kington (Stanley) and Errigal Hill Boy (Dougal) in the PN. Stan did a nice test that the judge didn't like scoring a disappointing 38.5, he showjumped well for a clear and flew round the xc, I didn't push for time as he was HC but he finished only 2 secs over collecting 0.8 time faults. Next stop for him is West Wilts Novice.
Dougal nearly contained himself for the entire test but sadly felt the need for an extra canter in the serpentine so scored 38.5, he showjumped well on this surface (he loves mud and this moves as much!) for a clear, xc he set out fantastically jumping his socks off, sadly it was not to be... he was bold cantering into the first water and fell over a ridge that 3 others had fallen over before me. Annoying as he did nothing wrong, but ce la vie. He studded me on getting to his feet, ripped my airjacket and trod on places that shouldn't be trodden on!! A week off games for me and I'll be back riding.
PONTISPOOL
Pencarder Silver Storm (Rosie) headed to Pontispool for her first Intermediate finally having missed 3 due to the rain. She posted a great score in the dressage (for her) of 36.4. The showjumping is on the surface down there which I have always found to be pretty loose and moving under the horses, Rosie agreed and out of character had 3 down. The xc was on the technical side and probably not ideal for a first timer however I have absolute trust in this pint-sized mare and true to form she flew round without batting an eye-lid. I am thrilled with her making the step up seem so easy! Next run for her is West Wilts Novice.
On the Sunday we headed back to Pontispool with Kington (Stanley) and Errigal Hill Boy (Dougal) in the PN. Stan did a nice test that the judge didn't like scoring a disappointing 38.5, he showjumped well for a clear and flew round the xc, I didn't push for time as he was HC but he finished only 2 secs over collecting 0.8 time faults. Next stop for him is West Wilts Novice.
Dougal nearly contained himself for the entire test but sadly felt the need for an extra canter in the serpentine so scored 38.5, he showjumped well on this surface (he loves mud and this moves as much!) for a clear, xc he set out fantastically jumping his socks off, sadly it was not to be... he was bold cantering into the first water and fell over a ridge that 3 others had fallen over before me. Annoying as he did nothing wrong, but ce la vie. He studded me on getting to his feet, ripped my airjacket and trod on places that shouldn't be trodden on!! A week off games for me and I'll be back riding.
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