Poor Louise had a rubbish day after a lovely dressage, her horse is normally a dead cert for a double clear but has just not been his usual self the last few weeks, despite this she stayed cheerful and supported the others I coach and she is determined to be amazing next year once she has got to the bottom of why Mac is off colour.
The star of our Broadway day was Camilla Esling whose double clear and good dressage left her in 5th which means she goes to Badminton next year. So exciting and extremely well done she rode like a demon xc and we were all thrilled to be there to celebrate with her. It was very emotional and made me cry I was so very happy for her. Then I had to leave them to prize giving and dash home to get Icon ready for Oasby next day.
At Oasby Icon went clear xc at his final event for 2010, he was foot perfect xc and nipped round.
Sadly we were in the OI against advanced horses as the organiser was short of entries in this class. He did well but had no chance of a place against much more experienced horses...like Tankers Town who has been on British Teams and done lots of 4* events. Dan and Louise came too and we had a fab day, celebrating Icons perfect xc season with a lovely new rug for Icon from Tiggers Saddlery, sweets from the pick and mix and chips on the way home. Bliss.The course was not over big it had a couple of tricky angled fences and 3 big gallopy ditch fences.
Photo- Dan grazing Icon after XC proudly wearing their Payrolls UK coats. See more about this company at www.payrollsuk.com or from the link on my website at www.stellabayliseventing.co.uk
Sounds like a great finish to the season....I can't believe it's over already, this year has gone so fast! Will still expect regular updates on all your activities tho!!
ReplyDeleteYes will definatly keep Blog up to date, got lots to do with some very young horses so will be trying to make 2'3" competitions sound exciting!
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