Back to Gatcombe yesterday with MERE OAK and DASSETTS COURAGE, both had done good tests on Friday to leave them in 13th and 9th place respectively.
DASSETTS COURAGE jumped really well but had a slight 'green' moment coming into the treble and forgot to bend his front legs, so he added 4 faults to his 47.3 dressage.
He absolutely flew around the xc which is great as it was his first CIC*. He finished with 3.6 time faults and ended up in 17th place.
MERE OAK was first to go in the CIC** and he jumped a faultless round of showjumping and follwed that up with a fast clear xc... adding just 2.8 time faults (only one made the time)finishing in 5th place in a very competitive section!
Both these boys are now heading to Osberton for their final run of the year. DASSETTS COURAGE for the 6yo championships and MERE OAK for the CCI**.
Monday 20 September 2010
Friday 17 September 2010
Gatcombe
Yet another early morning as we headed off in the dark to Gatcombe with four on the lorry. Dassett Courage and Mere Oak both did dressage in their respective CIC sections and both lie in 6th place overnight. GI Master Caster and Noble Bestman both in the intermediate did good tests and and both jumped clear rounds show jumping. Sadly Caster took a small aversion to the corner at fence 6, so it was 20 penalties on this occasion. Noble Bestman excelled himself in his fourth intermediate to finish 6th. He now heads to South of England for the CIC**, the final part of his qualification for Weston Park CCI**.
Tomorrow its a day off from Eventing and we head back to Gatcombe on Sunday for the jumping phases of tht CIC. More updates to follow next week.
This week I have aquired a new ride for Osberton 5 year old championships. It is Outward Bound, previously ridden by Sam Griffiths but with him being in WEG I have luckily come in for the ride. We are going to have a run at Moreton Morrell in the BE100, before heading off to Osberton.
Tomorrow its a day off from Eventing and we head back to Gatcombe on Sunday for the jumping phases of tht CIC. More updates to follow next week.
This week I have aquired a new ride for Osberton 5 year old championships. It is Outward Bound, previously ridden by Sam Griffiths but with him being in WEG I have luckily come in for the ride. We are going to have a run at Moreton Morrell in the BE100, before heading off to Osberton.
Tuesday 14 September 2010
Pontispool
Yesterday after we had a quick turnaround from Blenheim Alex and I headed off for Pontispool. We took GI Master Caster (Caster), Dassett Courage (Teddy), Vancouver (Couver) and Querido E (Tosh). All the boys did good tests despite the ground being on the firmer side. Show jumping was in the outdoor school and both Caster and Teddy jumped clear rounds in their sections with Couver rolling one pole. Sadly Tosh was not quite right so I withdrew him them. The others all went cross country nicely and well within themselves. So we were lucky enough to come home with some rosettes.
The organising team had done a good job to put the extra day on and it was very much appreciated by the riders as some of us have been on the road fir a few weeks so it meant that the youngewr horses got a look in.
The final day a Blenheim with Cristal was awesome. He was brilliant cross country and jumped very confidently round his first three star track and I now have high hope for next year. For him his season has ended and he will start his well earned holiday this week. Before he gets roughed off completely he will have a through MOT! Over the next few weeks I will sit down and try and make some kind of plan for him and the others for next season.
The remainder of the week looks remarkably normal....!! Most odd as Alex and I haven't been around, so it will be a shock! At the weekend we head to Gatcombe for the CIC*/** and the Intermediate. All being well the horses will gain their necessary qualifications before heading to Osberton and Weston Park. Meanwhile Alex is off to WEG with team Portugal so Mum, myself and Will and will be busier than normal.
As for 2011 I hope to have two at my first Badminton in the Spring and then some of the younger ones at other three days, bit I will keep you all posted on that note as Winter progresses.
Over the Winter, I hope to head to New Zealand for a couple of weeks to catch up with my family over there and then I will be out and about doing dressage and jumping with those that need it. Fingers crossed it doesn't snow like last year!!
The organising team had done a good job to put the extra day on and it was very much appreciated by the riders as some of us have been on the road fir a few weeks so it meant that the youngewr horses got a look in.
The final day a Blenheim with Cristal was awesome. He was brilliant cross country and jumped very confidently round his first three star track and I now have high hope for next year. For him his season has ended and he will start his well earned holiday this week. Before he gets roughed off completely he will have a through MOT! Over the next few weeks I will sit down and try and make some kind of plan for him and the others for next season.
The remainder of the week looks remarkably normal....!! Most odd as Alex and I haven't been around, so it will be a shock! At the weekend we head to Gatcombe for the CIC*/** and the Intermediate. All being well the horses will gain their necessary qualifications before heading to Osberton and Weston Park. Meanwhile Alex is off to WEG with team Portugal so Mum, myself and Will and will be busier than normal.
As for 2011 I hope to have two at my first Badminton in the Spring and then some of the younger ones at other three days, bit I will keep you all posted on that note as Winter progresses.
Over the Winter, I hope to head to New Zealand for a couple of weeks to catch up with my family over there and then I will be out and about doing dressage and jumping with those that need it. Fingers crossed it doesn't snow like last year!!
Saturday 11 September 2010
Blenheim
This week I have Fernhill Cristal at Blenheim in the CIC*** for 8/9 year olds. He did his test yesterday morning and was very exuberant! He did some of his best work but that was marred slightly by Cristal showing everyine he had learnt changes as I entered down the centre line! HHe did manage to score 58 but that does not leave us in the top group but there is all to play for tomorrow and Sunday. He show jumps at 17.06 and goes xc on Sunday morning.
I also have Jitterbug doing the high jump class this afternoon. It starts at 15.45 and we're in it to win it. I practised 1 metre 65 in the schoo at home on Monday bare back so I hope the others are ready!
I also have Jitterbug doing the high jump class this afternoon. It starts at 15.45 and we're in it to win it. I practised 1 metre 65 in the schoo at home on Monday bare back so I hope the others are ready!
Monday 6 September 2010
Monday Morning....
Things were a little hectic to update everyone yesterday.
The good news is that I have completed my first 4*. Ginger had two fences down in the jumping yesterday, but despite that i am utterly thrilled with her.
The early morning began with a healthy leg stretch in hand for Ginger before she had her breakfast at 5.30. Then her legs were routinely iced while she ate while having a lovely massage for the blanket. I took her for a gentle stretch at half six to see how she felt. Perky...., really good news after the endurance day on Saturday. Trot up was at 9am which we sailed through. Then off to walk the course..... It seemed huge with lots of lines on related distances, not Gingers' forte. But all was to play for! I watched a couple of early rounds before heading back to the lorry to change. Meanwhile Alex had packed most things away and got everything organised so we could both watch the afternoon jumping session.
We were randomly selected for the dope testing by the FEI after jumping, needless to say Ginger did not oblige so we spent an hour in the stable before having her bloods taken. She even managed to roll, did not please Alex as she had her plaits in for the parade! Oops.....
We watched the final 10 horses jump in the afternoon when we had paraded in the main arena and I'm so pleased for Caroline Powell and Lenemore on their victory. It was much deserved for them and the MacKinnon family.
We have made it home in one piece and both Ginger and Cristal are having a lovely time in the field before Cristal heads to Blenheim on Wednesday.
All the horses at home are in good form and are having a day of jumping and schooling. Tomorrow we head for Weston Lawns with a lorry load for World Class training before packing and heading off to Blenheim on Wednesday morning.
While we have been away at Burghley, Wills Goodhew has joined us for the foreseeable future to come and see how we do things. He has brought his horse 'Fred' to come for schooling.
I also need to say a massive thank you to my crew on Saturday who helped to make things run so smoothly. They consisted of Fergus Payne (in charge on water bucket filling and general icing), Felicity Hook (washer off'er extrodinaire!!) and Tom McEwen (holder of the Ginger Ninja!). This meant Mum and the Walkers could watch and enjoy things. John Studd, the breeder of the Killinghurst family, also very kindly came to add his support to the cross country day.
Thanks must also go to Leigh Miller and Andy Thomas who help to keep me and Ginger on the road during the season but particulary during this week. My body is hugely appreciative of all the poking and proding they do!! I promise one day to be a good patient!!!!!
All can say now is ROLL ON BADMINTON 2011
The good news is that I have completed my first 4*. Ginger had two fences down in the jumping yesterday, but despite that i am utterly thrilled with her.
The early morning began with a healthy leg stretch in hand for Ginger before she had her breakfast at 5.30. Then her legs were routinely iced while she ate while having a lovely massage for the blanket. I took her for a gentle stretch at half six to see how she felt. Perky...., really good news after the endurance day on Saturday. Trot up was at 9am which we sailed through. Then off to walk the course..... It seemed huge with lots of lines on related distances, not Gingers' forte. But all was to play for! I watched a couple of early rounds before heading back to the lorry to change. Meanwhile Alex had packed most things away and got everything organised so we could both watch the afternoon jumping session.
We were randomly selected for the dope testing by the FEI after jumping, needless to say Ginger did not oblige so we spent an hour in the stable before having her bloods taken. She even managed to roll, did not please Alex as she had her plaits in for the parade! Oops.....
We watched the final 10 horses jump in the afternoon when we had paraded in the main arena and I'm so pleased for Caroline Powell and Lenemore on their victory. It was much deserved for them and the MacKinnon family.
We have made it home in one piece and both Ginger and Cristal are having a lovely time in the field before Cristal heads to Blenheim on Wednesday.
All the horses at home are in good form and are having a day of jumping and schooling. Tomorrow we head for Weston Lawns with a lorry load for World Class training before packing and heading off to Blenheim on Wednesday morning.
While we have been away at Burghley, Wills Goodhew has joined us for the foreseeable future to come and see how we do things. He has brought his horse 'Fred' to come for schooling.
I also need to say a massive thank you to my crew on Saturday who helped to make things run so smoothly. They consisted of Fergus Payne (in charge on water bucket filling and general icing), Felicity Hook (washer off'er extrodinaire!!) and Tom McEwen (holder of the Ginger Ninja!). This meant Mum and the Walkers could watch and enjoy things. John Studd, the breeder of the Killinghurst family, also very kindly came to add his support to the cross country day.
Thanks must also go to Leigh Miller and Andy Thomas who help to keep me and Ginger on the road during the season but particulary during this week. My body is hugely appreciative of all the poking and proding they do!! I promise one day to be a good patient!!!!!
All can say now is ROLL ON BADMINTON 2011
Saturday 4 September 2010
XC Day
Just had the best 21st birthday present ever.... GINGER went CLEAR today and I had the best ride ever. We finished with 21.8 time faults but I was expecting some as I took my planned long routes and also did an additional circle at the fence in the main arena. I am utterly thrilled with her and couldn't have asked anymore of her. Ginger guided me through my first four star, I was just the passenger. I must thank Philip and Sarah Walker for buying her for me to ride and to Yogi for all his help and advice this week.
At present I am lying in 28th place so will jump just before the lunch break provided the trot up goes well. Tonight Ginger looks ok just stiff all round and like she has gallopewd a few miles! Fingers crossed and doubled crossed tonight for the morning.
At present I am lying in 28th place so will jump just before the lunch break provided the trot up goes well. Tonight Ginger looks ok just stiff all round and like she has gallopewd a few miles! Fingers crossed and doubled crossed tonight for the morning.
Friday 3 September 2010
Second day of dressage
Today after the end of dressage Ginger and I are in 11th place. Ruth Edge leads on 38.3 so all to play for as less than 10 penalties behind.
Both Cristal and Ginger jumped this morning with Yogi before Alex and I took them for a hack. We then headed to the celebrity chat area with Christoffer Forsberg to chat with Jonty Evans. I have also managed to walk the course again and finalise my plans. I will walk early Saturday morning to check my lines.
In the morning, Ginger will go for a hack at 6.30am to have a good leg stretch and loosen up. Afterwards she will have a massage and the magnetic rug on to ensure she is in tip top shape before she runs. My start time is 11.16
The ground on the course is fantastic and all credit must go to Liz Inman, the director, and her team.
Finger crossed for tomorrow
Both Cristal and Ginger jumped this morning with Yogi before Alex and I took them for a hack. We then headed to the celebrity chat area with Christoffer Forsberg to chat with Jonty Evans. I have also managed to walk the course again and finalise my plans. I will walk early Saturday morning to check my lines.
In the morning, Ginger will go for a hack at 6.30am to have a good leg stretch and loosen up. Afterwards she will have a massage and the magnetic rug on to ensure she is in tip top shape before she runs. My start time is 11.16
The ground on the course is fantastic and all credit must go to Liz Inman, the director, and her team.
Finger crossed for tomorrow
Thursday 2 September 2010
Burghley 2010
I have walked the course for a second time today and it still seems huge. My initial plans still stand and I plan to take two long routes on Saturday. I will walk again tomorrow with Yogi and for a final time on Saturday early morning.
Today I did my first interview for BBC with Clare Balding, it was a daunting experience. But not as terrifying as going to the press conference and being sat next to Mary King and William Fox Pitt. I then did a radio interview for radio Burghley and a TV link.
Overnight after day one of dressage the results are:
1) Mary King 44.8*
2) Willliam Fox Pitt 46.8*
3) Laura Collett 47.0
Tomorrow I plan to jump Ginger and Cristal in the morning and then watch a few young event horses.
Today I did my first interview for BBC with Clare Balding, it was a daunting experience. But not as terrifying as going to the press conference and being sat next to Mary King and William Fox Pitt. I then did a radio interview for radio Burghley and a TV link.
Overnight after day one of dressage the results are:
1) Mary King 44.8*
2) Willliam Fox Pitt 46.8*
3) Laura Collett 47.0
Tomorrow I plan to jump Ginger and Cristal in the morning and then watch a few young event horses.
Burghley Dressage
Ginger scored 47 and is currently in the lead!!!
See http://www.bdwp.co.uk/bur/10/ for all the results
See http://www.bdwp.co.uk/bur/10/ for all the results
Wednesday 1 September 2010
Burghley - Wednesday
We have arrived at Burghley and all settled in.
This morning Ginger went for a hack which she found all very exciting and spent a lot of time snorting at the deer!
She then trotted up really well and I won the trot up prize and won 2 Waterford tumblers! How exciting! A Big thank you to Holland Cooper for providing the stunning outfit - I hope to post a photo later
I took Cristal hacking in the park as well
My dressage Test is at 1007 on Friday and then I will taking part in the celebrity talk at area at 430
This morning Ginger went for a hack which she found all very exciting and spent a lot of time snorting at the deer!
She then trotted up really well and I won the trot up prize and won 2 Waterford tumblers! How exciting! A Big thank you to Holland Cooper for providing the stunning outfit - I hope to post a photo later
I took Cristal hacking in the park as well
My dressage Test is at 1007 on Friday and then I will taking part in the celebrity talk at area at 430
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