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rosie
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 Posted - 29 Jan 2012 : 7:14:03 PM
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Well we have Rose Alba that goes show-jumping, Shahir Neesaan (Bertie) that is learning x-country and now we have
Psyrios Contender MWA (connor) doing dressage 
Today, was his first time out ridden in public. All I wanted was for him to behave in public and perform reasonably well.
Because he is entire, the organisers allowed us to warm him up on their gallops if their outdoor warm-up arena was congested - boy did he have fun!!
He then went into the warm-up arena where his manners were impeccable among the other horses (thats my boy)
Cara ( my dressage trainer) rode him for me. He performed beautifully in his Intro test with some lovely comments from the judge.
23 in the class and I was thrilled when he was placed 4th with a score of 65.2%
What a bonus for us as all, as all I wanted was for him to perform reasonably well on his first outing.
He then went in to do his Prelim test (this is the start of the test):
http://youtu.be/nvuAK7HRmAs
I personally didn't think he went as well, especially in his canter work but it was a brilliant start to his first time out in public.
Waited for our test sheets to be returned & was gob-smacked when he was announced as 3rd with a score of 66%
One of the judges comments was 'an attractive horse who should get high marks when he's more relaxed and lets go through the back and neck' and another comment was 'lots to like - just needs to grow up'.
so proud of our young boy - what a start to his ridden career
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zebedeedeb
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Posted - 29 Jan 2012 : 7:26:22 PM
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| wow thats fantastic results,, well done to you all,xx |
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Centaur
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 Jan 2012 : 7:26:57 PM
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Well done Connor & team.  He looks lovely. |
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alison
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Posted - 29 Jan 2012 : 7:29:07 PM
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'Wow '''Wee' he looks stunning you must be so proud.
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Callisto
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Posted - 29 Jan 2012 : 7:30:42 PM
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Well done Connor!  |
  Zahkira (GR Amaretto x Taffetta)
Linda
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Arachnid
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natntaz
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Posted - 29 Jan 2012 : 9:07:31 PM
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| Wow well done, he looks great |
   
Natalie Pix. Essex. Tariq ibn Radfan and Taroub |
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Kharidian
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Posted - 29 Jan 2012 : 9:22:01 PM
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That's fantastic - well done Connor!
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Kharidian (Prince Sadik x Khiri)........ Alkara Cassino (H Tobago x Rose Aboud)
aka "Roger".................................... aka "Chips"
     
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LadyLuck1
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Paulette
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Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 3:21:16 PM
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| Well done Connor looks fantastic. I was very taken with him when I saw him at Raymonds. Good luck with him, I am sure he will continue to do well, he's a super horse. |
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Pasha
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Tzarina
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Posted - 31 Jan 2012 : 4:51:22 PM
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Well done Connor and everyone else involved.
Goodness, he looks nothing like the horse you bought, his overall appearance is wonderful
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rosie
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Posted - 31 Jan 2012 : 5:47:12 PM
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Thank you for the lovely comments - it was a real bonus for us that he was also placed in his classes.
We videoed ALL of his Intro class, so once I've put it to music, I'll post it for you to watch. (And bore you all even more!!!)
Can hardly believe we've only had him 5 1/2 months? I still want to build a lot more muscle up on him ,especially in his hind quarters, but lots of hacking out up the hills is working superbly
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Edited by - rosie on 31 Jan 2012 5:54:12 PM |
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jamie
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barbara.gregory
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Posted - 01 Feb 2012 : 10:33:10 AM
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Very well done, he is lovely.
My only attempt at dressage as part of a one day event with Lanta (who died many years ago aged 31) was "A very spooky round quietly ridden!!! He just wasn't cut out for dressage.
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Another performance Arab!
