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karitaz
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 Posted - 05 Sep 2011 : 5:17:43 PM
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Taher and I went for a little fun outing yesterday - his first since his battle through 2 colic surgeries and all sorts of complications in April 2010.
He was able to come back into light work in the spring and we've gradually been building up his strength and fitness, all the while keeping a close eye on his hernia, which so far has been fine and now after 7 months work he's well back to his overenthusiastic self 
Since he's was bound to be excitable I decided on something completely different for both of us - so we had a go at 2ft3" EXPRESS EVENTING!! Torrential rain still didn't stop us and we had great fun! He jumped absolutely everything (no marks for style!) including colourful flower beds, blue barrels and a 'roadworks' jump - things he usually finds terrifying to even walk past - what a brave boy! OK, so it wasn't very big but that way we both enjoyed it 
Great to be out and having some fun again after some difficult times. Hopefully we'll keep doing some more fun stuff, a bit of stressage and perhaps try some pleasure rides next year. Umming and Aaahing about whether we'll go in the show ring again because of his slightly lumpy belly (hernia) but nice to know we can still get out there again - woohoo!!! 
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sab2
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Posted - 05 Sep 2011 : 6:08:07 PM
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| Must be great to be out there competing again after all he has been through, i wouldn,t worry about the lumpy belly for the show ring, keep enjoying him he sounds like hes a star. |
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Callisto
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Posted - 05 Sep 2011 : 6:15:52 PM
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Fantastic after all the bad times, congratulations to both of you  Onwards and upwards! |
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Nimlat
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England
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Posted - 05 Sep 2011 : 6:26:49 PM
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| Oh Nic, made me feel quite emotional after all the sadness and the difficulties you had in 2010. So pleased for you and Taz. Enter him for anything you and he will enjoy. I'm sure a lumpy tummy can be no worse than a splint in cosmetic value - the best of luck. R. |
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Pasch
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Posted - 05 Sep 2011 : 10:35:14 PM
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| Well done!Never heard of stressage but sounds interesting! |
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pinkvboots
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Posted - 06 Sep 2011 : 09:27:53 AM
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| Nice to hear you are out and about well done |
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Pasha
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Posted - 06 Sep 2011 : 09:31:37 AM
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WOW that is fantastic!!! I am soo pleased that he is feeling his old self again! Don't worry about his lumpy tummy! Get out and do whatever you enjoy
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TanyanChewy
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Posted - 06 Sep 2011 : 11:17:54 AM
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| That's great news. Sounds like you've got lots of fun stuff planned. Enjoy! |
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arabianrio
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Posted - 06 Sep 2011 : 1:35:42 PM
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Glad you are out and about and enjoying yourselves |
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Nut
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joanna_piana
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Posted - 06 Sep 2011 : 5:13:14 PM
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Ooh sounds scary well done do you think they'd do it at 1'6 that's about my limit!
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Kharidian
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Posted - 06 Sep 2011 : 5:57:04 PM
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Brilliant - and I don't think 2'3" is small 
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karitaz
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England
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Posted - 09 Sep 2011 : 08:58:21 AM
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Thanks all for your supportive comments - I still think it may have been all the positive vibes on here that helped pull him through last year. He so enjoyed his outing that I've entered for a 10 mile sponsored ride with optional jumps in a couple of weeks time
Ron, yes it's been a tough time but I know Mum would be smiling watching Taz have some fun again (and exaggerating the jump size most of the time!) BTW Nimiety will be joining us on the sponsored ride too - although she doesn't quite 'get' the jumping idea yet! |
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Nimlat
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Posted - 09 Sep 2011 : 5:05:52 PM
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Great Nic,
As long as Nimiety stays on her feet and Angela stays on board
all will be OK. Have a smashing day, all of you. Hope the weather is
wonderful. R |
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Finally out and about trying something different!
