Had a great lesson today out at LVF with Wendy.
I really feel that I am progressing, and apart from the odd "oh shit" moment, am finally starting to sit up and allow the jump to come, making whatever adjustments might be necessary.
I think Willie appreciates not having to try and jump with all of ten ton tessie's weight perched precariously over his shoulder too, although we do still have a long way to go before my confidence in myself gets back up there.
It's the doubt in myself that has been the problem, and we are starting to address that.
Now to keep the positive vibes up for the weekend!
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As my boy is not a newly OTTB, this blog is not so much to chart his progress, as my own.
Having battled injury and confidence issues, this blog is to track my progress in overcoming those problems.
My ultimate goal would be to again compete at the Taupo 3DE. However, I would be happy to simply improve my confidence and do well at whatever level I compete.
Having battled injury and confidence issues, this blog is to track my progress in overcoming those problems.
My ultimate goal would be to again compete at the Taupo 3DE. However, I would be happy to simply improve my confidence and do well at whatever level I compete.
About Willie
Willie
Registed name: Hooray Bombay
Given that Bombay was apparently his destination before being purchased as a 'job lot' with a bunch of other horses.
By: Jetball
Out of: Soundoration (Sound Reason)
17 hand
DOB: 27.10.97
Graded Novice Dressage, and halfway to Elementary (although only gets a couple of graded starts a year due to my lack of enthusiasm for dressage)
Show jumped to 1.10 in competition.
Completed Novice Horse Trials while a six year old, but hasnt had a novice start for a few years due to rider issues (purpose of blog).
However, he has completed many training and pre-novice events with placings in both.
Capable wee boy, who is relatively straight forward, although has a penchance for being a bit cheeky and taking advantage when I have an 'oh $hit' moment. Also has a sense of humour in that he finds it a huge joke when afore-mentioned action results in a rider fall!
Generally tries hard despite being handicapped by Nanna clip clop on top!
I love him to bits and he'd be impossible to replace.
Given that Bombay was apparently his destination before being purchased as a 'job lot' with a bunch of other horses.
By: Jetball
Out of: Soundoration (Sound Reason)
17 hand
DOB: 27.10.97
Graded Novice Dressage, and halfway to Elementary (although only gets a couple of graded starts a year due to my lack of enthusiasm for dressage)
Show jumped to 1.10 in competition.
Completed Novice Horse Trials while a six year old, but hasnt had a novice start for a few years due to rider issues (purpose of blog).
However, he has completed many training and pre-novice events with placings in both.
Capable wee boy, who is relatively straight forward, although has a penchance for being a bit cheeky and taking advantage when I have an 'oh $hit' moment. Also has a sense of humour in that he finds it a huge joke when afore-mentioned action results in a rider fall!
Generally tries hard despite being handicapped by Nanna clip clop on top!
I love him to bits and he'd be impossible to replace.
The New Pony
Now has his own blog...
http://thenewpony.blogspot.com/
http://thenewpony.blogspot.com/
1 comment:
Awesome Fiona :) Best of luck for the weekend!
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