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Sarah L
Silver Member
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 Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 7:48:12 PM
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Really pleased with myself - I'v e just completed my first pleasure ride on my new horse and he was a STAR!
The ride was only 10 miles but there was almost 300 horses entered and it was a hunt-style ride with hunt-type people galloping past you at 100mph!
He cleared every jump I pointed him at - some about 3ft and didn't bat an eyelid at anything. He had a little buck in excitement but nothing nasty. But the most surprising thin g of all is how fast he is. We had the opportunity of a few long gallops and having never had the chance to do this on him I wasn't quite sure what to expect. MY GOD, CAN THAT PONY SHIFT!!! All the power from his back end came into play adn I felt like I was flying, grinning ear to ear and tears running down my face (it was quite windy!) He's on ly 14.1hh with little stumpy legs but we passed many more horses bigger than us and best of all HE HAS BRAKES!!
Off now to put my entry in for next years Grand National!!
Sarah x
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 7:52:28 PM
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Oh Sarah & Pony - what a FAB time you both have had....AMAZING!!!!!
I bet you are both still grinning from ear to ear!!!
Any photos????
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Sarah L
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 7:54:42 PM
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There was a professional phtographer there and the photo's are going on his website in the next couple of days - I'll post the links up when I get them!
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SEZ
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 9:59:20 PM
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| Well done, hunny. I am hoping to do my first one this April (Cardinal Allen beach ride). You must be so proud! |
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gossy
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 10:00:55 PM
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Hi Sarah, was it Frampton on severn, i was there but only watching, babies not ready for that yet!!!!!
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Sarah L
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 10:06:48 PM
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Hi Paula,
Yes it was Frampton on Severn........I'm really gutted I missed you!!! Were you at the start point or somewhere round the course?
What a well organised ride don't you think? 293 was the exact number of entries, they raised just shy of £4000 I think.
I was so pleased with my little man as he's got a reputation for being a bit of a b****r on these type of rides but he was faultless!
Sarah x
PS - I knoiw you have e-mailed my but for some reason it won't lket me open it to read it - will try again tomorrow |
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gossy
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England
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 10:12:12 PM
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Hi Sarah, yes i was at the start(small loud piece at the front!!email was to say that if you wanted a closer livery to you, the farm in frampton cotterell which is where i am thinking of going has stables available,Frampton End Farm, wonder if the lady where you are now knows much about it there, perhaps you could ask her??
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Sarah L
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 10:18:06 PM
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I am literally sat here kicking myself cos we were so near yet so far from meeting - That's unbelievable!!!
I would like to move a bit nearer to home but the set up I have at the mo is ideal, my friend looks after mine while I'm away and vice versa. I also break in a lot of her youngsters for her in return for v cheap livery - she's a good friend of mine and I feel I would leave her in the lurcha bit if I left. I also rely on her a fair bit for transport to shows - too young to tow without taking the test and too poor to buy a 3.5 tonne vehicle!!!
Thanks for thinking of me though!
Sarah x
PS - Do you know lady call Jean Spratt - I went round with her today. |
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gossy
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England
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 10:28:07 PM
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No I dont know her, thats a shame re livery, urs sound great but alas no spaces. I only work part time so i help peeps with their horses too! i propbaly saw you today but didnt even know it!!!!!!
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Sarah L
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 10:34:34 PM
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Next trip out is Bank Holiday Monday (9th) for Hunter Trial at Tumpy Green, Berkeley. Any plans to go yourself? I'll provide the entertainment!!!!
Sarah x |
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gossy
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England
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 10:41:40 PM
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i would like to go and watch,if you dont mind a speccy in your camp, do not have a steed to ride at mo! give me a call before hand and we can arrange, i will email numbers!
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Sarah L
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England
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 10:46:32 PM
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I like the thought of my own little entourage!!!!
Will def. call you nearer the time!
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Zoe Tyzack
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 26 Mar 2007 : 11:50:50 AM
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Hi
well done
always wanted to do one but wont be riding for a while due to my back injury |
     
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