November update - Dressage, Dubai and Broken Bones!

Plumpton College Dressage

Had late times so had a chance to teach, plait and ride before we loaded up to go. Madam and Poppy were entered for one novice test each - Poppy just needed one more point to qualify for the Winter Regionals. Madam had already qualified just doing two shows. I also took Holly for the unaffiliated dressage along side the Affiliated, I entered her into the Elementary and Medium.

Poppy  was first, she found the arena a little spooky, we are still working on our medium trots which are not quit there yet, but still a very good score of 67.50 % so Poppy has qualified for the Regionals now.  

Madam seems to be getting better every time she goes out, not been the easiest horse to work with at the beginning, I think she just needed that extra time to settle in. Madam scored  68.39% just pushing her little friend Pops into 2nd and 1st for Madam!

Holly Hot Lips was full of beans not great when your doing dressage! 

She didn't do a bad test though scoring 67% in the Elementary, our Medium test wasn't too bad either scoring 65% just a few mistakes costing us, our extended trot started off so well until we broke towards the end of the marker. She felt so keen I just couldn't hold onto her for the medium and extended canters, only being two in the class we came 2nd the winner had a 67% a good day overall. 

The Regionals are in February with the two girls at Merrist Wood. Holly will be aimed at more dressage along with Ollie, Bea, Tango, Lola and Tandy.

For Sale

I've still got Bobby, Juno and Lola for sale.  The market is a slow at the moment and not many people looking for horses before Christmas.  All three are lovely genuine horses looking to give someone lots of fun!  A few photos of Bobby and Juno from the autumn.

 Juno with Lauren

Bobby with Lauren 

 

Leg update

A positive from the broken leg is I've been concentrating on the flatwork and having lessons with Liz West.  Here are a few photos of Holly and Poppy at one of the lessons.

Poppy

I have been and had a second x-ray which was not great news it shows my fibula is still broken :-( - just waiting to hear back from the Hospital for an appointment with a Consultant.

In the meantime I've had a visit to Dubai! Had a lovely time spending it with family and friends and nice to get away from the wet and mud! But can't wait to get back on a horse!

At the Water Park in Dubai!

Next stop will be the Riding Club Qualifier at Blue Barn on the 30th November with Holly and Madam, we are hoping our team will qualify again for the National Championships at Hartpury again. My Riding Club is the Rother Valley,  which I have been a member for 18 years. Wish us luck!