I have registered Milo (Man Friday) and Top Gun with the BSJA (now called the BS- British Showjumping) and took them both to Gracelands a local indoor jumping centre.
As I drove along the motorway I had positive vibes and decided I would probably win 3 classes and then be interviewed by Horse and Hound and come home in £ profit, I mean how difficult can it be clearing a few 90 cm show jumps, when both horses have been eventing at 105 cm all season.
Top Gun went first...... 3 down WHAT! And I nearly forgot the last fence and got another 4 faults for that. I came out in a grumpy mood £12 poorer, the winter SJ circuit suddenly looked long, bleak and tedious.
Things improved when Milo went clear in the next class and he had a word with Top Gun who then also did a super clear. Suddenly I was in a panic, 2 horses in the jump off and I was there on my own. Luckily I had plenty of time between them, they both jumped well Top Gun came 3rd (won £18) and Milo 6th both qualifying for a regional final. The secretary at Gracelands came over to say what a super round Top Gun had jumped which cheered me up more than winning prizes. Grumpy mood well and truly over although Horse and Hound won't be phoning this week!!!
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