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!
Saturday, 11 September 2010
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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