:dance: we made it, after his issues last weekend - he was bathed yesterday with just a few minor protests - he travelled well once we got going - he loaded in first time - he had a hissy rearing fit when he was closed in but we ignored the comotion and set off within seconds he was quiet and we travelled for an hour with just the usual verbal shouts every time we went through a village - he ame off like a dream and then we had eyes on stalks for a while until he settled - although he got excited at every tradional cob he saw thinking it was Tess - we did 3 classes
Condition in hand - 3rd out of 7 - manners let him down a bit whilst he settled - he cantered on the run out when he got fizzy - good comments on his movement -
mixed m & m in hand - 3rd out of 7 - similar issues this time he threw a couple of bucks in his display - little sod
last class Gelding in hand - 7 in class and he behaved himself, did a good run out and came a respectible 2nd behind a beutiful Arab- think hes finally got the hang of whats needed again.
We more than achieved what we wanted out of the weekend - with bathing, travelling and getting back in the ring after 18 months off - we were not sure how he would react and if we picked up placings it would be a bonus.
Thats it now until after daughters wedding- so next show is end of month for Charlie.
This time managed photos..
Condition in hand - 3rd out of 7 - manners let him down a bit whilst he settled - he cantered on the run out when he got fizzy - good comments on his movement -
mixed m & m in hand - 3rd out of 7 - similar issues this time he threw a couple of bucks in his display - little sod
last class Gelding in hand - 7 in class and he behaved himself, did a good run out and came a respectible 2nd behind a beutiful Arab- think hes finally got the hang of whats needed again.
We more than achieved what we wanted out of the weekend - with bathing, travelling and getting back in the ring after 18 months off - we were not sure how he would react and if we picked up placings it would be a bonus.
Thats it now until after daughters wedding- so next show is end of month for Charlie.
This time managed photos..