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Kelly
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England
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 Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 12:49:36 PM
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I've put it in here, not in the serious AL discussion, as we were only playing, really......
We did the local bridleways group dressage, the 'Pre Fledgling' test, which is only walk and trot as our canter isn't up to much yet. Only problem (after I'd convinced them to let me do it in a bitless bridle,  ) - it's only open to Juniors, so I had to do it non-comp, which I didn't mind in the slightest as it was only for practice.
We rode 45 minutes to get there, and it was in a new and strange place (cue much excitement and no concentration), and in an outdoor arena, horses and caravans all over, on a rubber surface into which we sank to at least fetlocks. Not fun.
Jack refused to concentrate and was not a good boy. Another thing that didn't help was that I think I'd put the noseband a bit tight and low....though that didn't bother him warming up in the field!
My position was atrocious so how in the heck I got 7/10 and 'nice quiet position' I don't know.
So, the judge gave us a very generous 89/140, which is 63.57%. We did NOT deserve it. The photos below are proof! She did say 'pony very difficult at times, but lovely flowing paces and loads of potential'.
But just to prove we CAN do it....
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Geena
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England
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 12:56:18 PM
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Don't be so down on yourself. Judges aren't allowed to lie 
Your judge must have seen some good things to get that mark, maybe you had a very high expectation when it wasn't required.
Well done for being brave and doing it and think things can only get better from here x |
  
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Merlot
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England
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 1:13:27 PM
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| Hats off to you Kelly for having a go and well done. It's all experience for both of you, so onwards and upwards. Keep us posted on progress. |
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Kirsty5278
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England
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 1:38:52 PM
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| he looks like he enjoyed playing you up!! Well done Kelly... at least its a starting point for you xx |
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geegee
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England
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 2:32:07 PM
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Well done  Onwards and upwards from here on.....
You tried, you didn't fail and you can improve each time. As the second photos prove, Jack can do it He looks nice
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baxter
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England
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 2:46:10 PM
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Ah, international arab giraffe impression, i have one of those that can do one of those!
He looks lovely though, keep at it!!! |
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Professional Lurker
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 3:04:13 PM
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We play at local dressage too, great fun and an outing.
Good for you for making the effort and going, especially with all those shiny, sun reflecting caravan roofs there.
Jack looks lovely, giraffe impression in the first two pictures but really nice in the other two. Give it another go, you know you want to !
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honey
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 7:01:25 PM
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| well done, im glad ros isn't the only one that does a giraffe impression, though jack looked like he was going well at times for you so got plenty to aim for and good for you having a go. |
    
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Arachnid
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 7:26:57 PM
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| He looks amazing Kelly especially in the last two photos (I know the Llama look so well) If the judge said you sit nice and quietly I expect you do! |
   
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Judith S
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 7:29:51 PM
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| Oh well done - he looks fab in the last two photos (you too) - you are far, far braver than me - my last attempt in a school was way back in the mid 70's in PC |
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trinity
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 8:01:39 PM
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| Well done. It's great when a judge is able to see a horses potential. It gives you reason to keep at it. You both looked fantastic in last two photo's. Good on you. |
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Kelly
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England
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 8:27:27 PM
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Thank you all for your lovely comments I think I'm just feeling down and miffed because I know we could've done so much better  .
He needs to experience more but it's hard when you have no transport. He's not the most compliant of boys if he has other ideas, he has a VERY strong character and is rather arrogant at times  (I do love him really, when he's being nice!). I guess I'm hacking to the hateful show in the next village next month 
Thank you all again, it's nice to be complimented |
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joanna_piana
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Posted - 09 Jun 2008 : 10:47:57 PM
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| Oh he looks absolutely fab in the last two pics what a gorgeous boy. I'd be very chuffed with that mark for your first outing! |
      
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pat day
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Posted - 10 Jun 2008 : 08:34:32 AM
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If it is his first time be happy he didnt go really silly.
I remember when you were going through the process of backing him, and look what you have acheived.
He and you learned so much on the day, so be proud.
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TC
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Posted - 10 Jun 2008 : 8:03:02 PM
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| Im doing the same with beau and im S*****G myself AND its not for another 6 WEEKS!!!!!!!If we do half as well as you both did i will be chuffed to bits cos right now we cant even trot without me looking like something out of a thellwell cartoon.WELL DONE YOU |
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Goldenmane
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Posted - 10 Jun 2008 : 9:39:27 PM
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| Kelly, you did great!! In a bitless bridle you proved that he could settle and you ride well! (You both look lovely!) |
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suneanarab
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Posted - 10 Jun 2008 : 11:06:50 PM
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having seen jack the other weekend and then seeing the above photos i couldn't be prouder! we said on the way home that he could have a better home. kelly you do both of you an injustice! he looks great in the last couple of photos and you are sat nicely.
remember that you can not sit and look pretty when you are working the horse you are on. when it all finally comes together and he's going well at all times then you get to just sit and look pretty. a good judge can see what you are having to do to work him so don't worry about it.
i can't wait to get on him when we next come over. will let you know asap!
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Kelly
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England
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Posted - 11 Jun 2008 : 10:33:44 AM
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I'm welling up now
Thank you all very much
Suzanne, I'm glad you're pleased, it means a lot. Let me know when you'll be here, and I'll try to borrow Fe to save my little legs |
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Jilly
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Posted - 11 Jun 2008 : 3:13:00 PM
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Hi Kelly and Jack,
a massive well done from me, I too agree with Suzannes comments and it is so good to see you getting out there. A definate pat on the back for you, Jack has the luxury of an honest caring hard working owner.
I,m still mega busy, but will be in touch soon. How would you like to come over and see my three now they are all home? It would be great to see you.
Take care, Jilly. |
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