So exciting - Lady's foal arrived this morning about 2-3am. A gorgeous bay filly foal!! Lady was very clever and delivered her by herself, Mum and Dad checked on Lady at Midnight and there was no sign of a foal when Dad got to the stables around 6am there they were!
Still thinking about names, any suggestions let me know!
Can't believe it has been so long since I updated the blog, getting a bit behind with the admin!!
Lots has been happening, been very busy working (on and off the yard) especially to pay for events and training!
Having a good season with lots of good results. One unfortuate result with Corby he would have come 6th at BCA but 20 penalties was incorrectly put against us instead of the rider in front who refused and should have been eliminated at the fence. We ended up 21st very disappointed especially as it costs so much (time and money) to event. We'd gone home knowing that we'd done a double clear and I was expecting to come about 8th and knew I'd forfeit the rosette but when Mum and I have a yard full of horses to sort out when we get home thought we get on the road. We couldn't then object within the 30 minute rule and that was that! Anyway rant over (for this post anyway!).
I will sit down and draft a full report of what I've been up to in the last couple of months and hopefully get it posted this week or next.
Another busy week this week with preperations for Brightling. I'm taking Holly in the CIC**, Corbster in the BE100 and little Bobster in the BE90, future superstar!
Finally sorry to all who may have visted the blog and seen it is way out of date!!
Not quite finally - finally the most important and exciting news....... Lady is due to foal any day now watch here for updates and I'll post a picture!
I am a 27 year old full time event rider. I have been riding in affiliated events since 2003 and am based at my parents’ yard in Etchingham, East Sussex.
I am currently competing several horses including Cullawn Warrior ("Ollie") at BE100, Cullawn Holly ("Holly") in ON aiming for Intermediate by the end of the season. Also competing some lovely horses for various owners, Kate Woodhouse's Popstar ("Poppy") and Swanky ('Madam") aiming for more BD and BS classes with them as well as BYEH with Poppy. Also competing Galway Bay Timberlina for Jamie Flint in BS events and she's aimed at BE90 events this season.
I have been successful in the South East Eventers' League in the last couple of seasons particularly in 2007 when I won a number of the awards. 2009 was a good season too with Holly in 4 of the rankings, I had a 2nd and 6th in the SEEL in 2010, again with Holly.
I'm also a SEEL Committee Member.
I am looking to take on rides and gain sponsorship to help me go as far as possible. I hope to do a 2* event this year and my ultimate aim is of course riding at 4* level!
I hope you find my blog interesting and if you have any comments please let me know!