On Sunday I took Nancy to Reaseheath college for a couple of dressage tests. It was her first time there, her first time being ridden indoors and her first attempt at prelim level. She was exceptionally well behaved. She’s actually a real pleasure to take out. Yes she can look at something occasionally but she doesn’t get silly. Not saying that’s how it will always be but for now she’s very sensible. First off we did Intro B, pretty much an accurate test throughout and even scored an 8 for her trot a 20m circle on a long rein!!! She gained 73% which was good enough for 4th. Then we did Prelim 7 and scored 68% again for 4th. Delighted that she cantered so well having never cantered in a test before, but hugely disappointed with myself for asking her to canter in the wrong place losing us 5 marks (3 marks for the movement and 2 deducted for an error) and 70%. A proper sack the jockey moment. But onwards and upwards, she’s doesn’t know I messed up and I was thrilled with her attitude. #homebred #flomirozed #amiroz #sporthorse #5yearsold
Arrow and I headed to our 3rd event of the season on Saturday at Berriewood BE Horse Trials. A good start in the dressage with a 27, followed by a lovely showjumping round clear and an equally successful ride across the country easily inside the time to finish on our dressage score. This popped us into 3rd spot overall. Clever girly. Happy mummy 🥰🤩
#cupidsarrow #eventersofinstagram #baymare #sporthorse #eventinglive #kittedoutbyShires #TeamShires (Shires Equestrian) #FedonEquerry (Equerry Horse Feed) #saddledbyAdamEllis (Adam Ellis Saddles) #PhysiowithNWVP (Northwest Veterinary Physiotherapy) #ChampionRider (Champion Equestrian Wear) #clippedbythemasters (Masterclip Clippers UK) #BeddedOnConcord (Concord Equestrian) #trainedwithmirrors (Mirrors for Training) #travelledinstylewithElite (Elite Coachworks & Horseboxes Ltd) #floatingonFlexiride (Equestrian Direct Surfaces) #housedatDodcott (Dodcott Grange Stables) What a day on Sunday. Seriously started questioning my sanity!!! We arrived at Nantwich RC Show at 8.30am and didn’t arrive home until 6.30pm. And it that time it literally rained non stop!!! But I’m am so unbelievably proud of Harriet, who on the way there I told that it was going to be a miserable wet day and that she didn’t need to moan about it but just have fun. And she actually didn’t complain to me once. She rode beautifully all day and had a lot of giggles with friends.
I have to say a massive “Thank you” to Lou, Rhys and Harry who brought Mr Pegs along for me half way through the day, hid in the lorry with us between classes, stood in rain whilst we competed and took Marni home after she was finished whilst we did the last two classes. What legends they are. We barely got any pictures else our cameras would have malfunctioned in the monsoon’s but we did get the following results: Mrs MARNI 🥇 Lead Rein Working Hunter Pony & Best Member 🥈 M&M Lead Rein 🥇Best Combination & Best Member 🥈Reserve Champion Working Hunter Pony Mr Pegs 🥉 Tiny x poles Working Hunter Pony 🥇= Fancy Dress So all in all a very good day, despite missing one class because it clashed with the championship in the other ring. Harriet had a lot of fun, especially when she was joint 1st with one of her best buddies in the fancy dress. But I ask those horsey parents out there…is it worth it on a day like that?!?! ☔️ 🌧 💦 #kubloxnextgeneration Kublox Aldford Apparel Ltd HRH Pony Adventures #hrhponyadventures #mrpegs #mrsmarni #kittedoutbyShires #TeamShires (Shires Equestrian) #FedonEquerry (Equerry Horse Feed) #saddledbyAdamEllis (Adam Ellis Saddles) #PhysiowithNWVP (Northwest Veterinary Physiotherapy) #ChampionRider (Champion Equestrian Wear) #clippedbythemasters (Masterclip Clippers UK) #BeddedOnConcord (Concord Equestrian) #trainedwithmirrors (Mirrors for Training) #travelledinstylewithElite (Elite Coachworks & Horseboxes Ltd) #floatingonFlexiride (Equestrian Direct Surfaces) #housedatDodcott (Dodcott Grange Stables) Harriet came home on the last day of school saying that she wanted to ride for the Queen at the Jubilee. So not wanting to disappoint we headed to Malpas for the Jubilee parade on Saturday where Harriet was able to ride for the Queen or should I say fly her spitfire aka Mr Pegs up the lovely streets lined with spectators. Ok the Queen may not have been there herself but there were lots of pictures, statues and people dressed as her, so HRH was happy. There was a super turnout of fire engine, floats, vintage cars, vintage tractors and horses. It was really lovely to take part. 🥰🇬🇧 #kubloxnextgeneration Kublox Aldford Apparel Ltd HRH Pony Adventures #hrhponyadventures #mrpegs #jubilee #queen
#kittedoutbyShires #TeamShires (Shires Equestrian) #FedonEquerry (Equerry Horse Feed) #saddledbyAdamEllis (Adam Ellis Saddles) #PhysiowithNWVP (Northwest Veterinary Physiotherapy) #ChampionRider (Champion Equestrian Wear) #clippedbythemasters (Masterclip Clippers UK) #BeddedOnConcord (Concord Equestrian) #trainedwithmirrors (Mirrors for Training) #travelledinstylewithElite (Elite Coachworks & Horseboxes Ltd) #floatingonFlexiride (Equestrian Direct Surfaces) #housedatDodcott (Dodcott Grange Stables) A couple of weeks back both of my kiddies decided to have a big growth spurt, well either that or they both learnt so much at school/nursery that their brains expanded and they suddenly needed new hats!!! I had an in depth chat to the lovely ladies of Champion Equestrian Wear, who then spoke to Naylors of Wardle near me and arranged for various sizes to be sent to store if they weren’t in stock and then arranged a time and day for me to take the little hooligans in for a professional hat fitting. They each tried various sizes and the trained hat fitters from Naylors decided what suited them best. And away we came with a new Junior X-Air Plus Skull each and Harriet also had a new CPX Supreme Navy Velvet Hat with flesh coloured strap for showing. The team were so helpful and the kids had great fun. So we are all fitted and ready to go. Thank you to everyone involved with kitting them out. 🥰 HRH Pony Adventures #hrhponyadventures #minichampions #ridinghats #championrider #safetyfirst #horseriding
On Monday it was Mrs Marni’s turn at the Wynnstay Pony Club Central Rally. Harriet had an awesome trainer who tells us she has an actual real life unicorn with wings!! Harriet was most impressed but when she asked if she could have a go she was told it could occasionally be a little cheeky and fly off and hide!! The pair of them were pretty cool and did some great work in the arena before stable management and the farm ride. Some new friends made, lots of giggles and a happy Harriet with her 4th badge!! And only 1 unplanned dismount 🙈😂 HRH Pony Adventures
#kittedoutbyShires #TeamShires (Shires Equestrian) #FedonEquerry (Equerry Horse Feed) #saddledbyAdamEllis (Adam Ellis Saddles) #PhysiowithNWVP (Northwest Veterinary Physiotherapy) #ChampionRider (Champion Equestrian Wear) #clippedbythemasters (Masterclip Clippers UK) #BeddedOnConcord (Concord Equestrian) #trainedwithmirrors (Mirrors for Training) #travelledinstylewithElite (Elite Coachworks & Horseboxes Ltd) #floatingonFlexiride (Equestrian Direct Surfaces) #housedatDodcott (Dodcott Grange Stables) On Sunday we had a really super outing to Flintshire for Harriets second Pony Club Games Team competition for the Wynnstay Pony Club Junior Novice Team. Mr Pegs was pretty awesome. He’s fast, he stops when he’s supposed to, he’s not scared of anything and he didn’t bite me 💪🏼 What brilliant fun with 3 other wonderful girls, some pretty cool mums and a superb support crew. The girls finished 4th after a tight run off for 3rd place 🥰 HRH Pony Adventures
#kittedoutbyShires #TeamShires (Shires Equestrian) #FedonEquerry (Equerry Horse Feed) #saddledbyAdamEllis (Adam Ellis Saddles) #PhysiowithNWVP (Northwest Veterinary Physiotherapy) #ChampionRider (Champion Equestrian Wear) #clippedbythemasters (Masterclip Clippers UK) #BeddedOnConcord (Concord Equestrian) #trainedwithmirrors (Mirrors for Training) #travelledinstylewithElite (Elite Coachworks & Horseboxes Ltd) #floatingonFlexiride (Equestrian Direct Surfaces) #housedatDodcott (Dodcott Grange Stables) |
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