We had a very early start
That is A.M.!!When we arrived we walked the cross country course, I find this a bit difficult some times when I see the size of some of the fences she will be jumping.
That done it was back to the lorry to get Jelly Bean ready. She had her mane plaited
and she had studs put into her shoes, this is to help her grip as she is charging about the place.
The first part of the day is Dressage
this went very well and she got a very good score.The next event is Show Jumping
This didn't go quite as well as she had a couple of fences down, which is unusual as she's usually pretty good at this part.The next bit is the Cross Country
(sorry the photo is a bit one sided but it was the best I could do).She managed to go clear doing this which she was very pleased with. She has gone up a class this season so everything is higher and wider (hence Mothers' nerves!).
After all the excitement Jelly gets walked round so that she can cool down and get her breath back
The lady in the photo is youngests' boss who makes all this possible,( thanks Zoe).Then it's back to the lorry to sort Jelly out. She's washed down and then she has a paste called Ice Tite put on her legs, this helps cool them down, and then she has stable bandages put on. This is to support them after all the hard work.
Thought you might like to see the things we take with us
this is without any tack and without any of youngests' clothes, this is what they look like when we have finished
lots of washing for Mum!It was a very long day, we got home at
I should say here that the actual time spent riding the dressage, show jumping and cross country combined is about 20 minutes (this doesn't include any warming up riding done). Makes you wonder why we do it. Despite that we do enjoy it, which is just as well really.Hope you are all enjoying your weekends,
Sue xx
Goodness - I was tired out just reading about your eventful day (is that a bit of a pun?!) WE are surrounded here by horses, but I've never had any inclination to ride. I would be a very worried Mum too, watching all that!
ReplyDeleteGosh I remember the days when I did ODE's. Long tiring days but definitely great fun!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteYou brought the memories back there.
Many, MANY years ago I was a working pupil at THE James Hewitt, Mum and Dads Stables.
I helped get the horses ready for shows etc.
Fantastic days, fantastic memories, worth ALL the hard work:)
love
Michelle x
I love that you took a photo of your watch at the beginning of the day. I hadn't realised it was such a work up. At least you could make the most of a sunny day and be outside.
ReplyDeleteBest not to think of all the time we waste just getting to anf from places. I had such a day yesterday when I drove my husband up to Hadrian's wall and brought the car back again...
ReplyDeleteNothing like horsey events for getting you up early - unless it's showing dogs! We've done both in our time. Thank you for the comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a long day, but so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI always wanted a horse - Jelly Bean is gorgeous.
What a gorgeous horse, so glad you had a wonderful, albeit it tiring, day. Getting up early is the pits, I agree.
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That was an early start ! Thank you for popping by - our day was exhausting too !
ReplyDeletePhew..that sounds like an exhaustingly long day Sue...but Jellybean looked gleaming and healthy!!
ReplyDeleteWell done to both your youngest and to Jellybean.
Em xxxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteNo you weren't too late by any means! Please do leave a comment with your email address (I won't publish it) and I will contact you for further details...thanks.
gosh what an early start, your daughter did well, im afraid of horses i was forced too many times when i was younger! fliss xxx
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