The Jump over the Mountain show in Orange is potentially a great one.
BUT the ground was hard the first day and despite some desperate watering overnight Sunday was slippery.
To add insult ,it rained for four hours making the ground treacherous.
There were a few hardy souls who fronted up to start but most packed their bags and left.
Liz and Ceasar went very well to be 5th in the Junior the first day and the slippery conditions thereafter allowed Ceasar to stay in the stable.
I rode in the 1.20m for a couple down Harry went around with the two young mares in the 105m and 110m. Some mistakes from inexperience kept him from being amongst the winners. We must keep going around for the miles as the experts say.
We look forward now to the Pony Club try outs for Sydney Royal and the following day the Equitation Champs at SIEC on the first weekend of November.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
The year is racing away.
We have been to three shows in Canberra,first the Youth weekend followed by the State titles and finally the National Championships.
The team didn't figure in the high placings in any titles but they gained valuable experience.
Liz decided to retire her old Champion Silver Hollywood Charge at the Youth weekend.
He was 2nd in the Pony Grand Prix.I think he has been first, second or third every year for about 5 years.
Cha is 20 years old now and happy to watch the truck roll out the gate with some young ones on board.
Harry and his two young mares went around and around in their respective height classes for the three weekends and one day Dusky Farm Jane (the bay 4 year old) won the 90cm .
Harry zipped around and took a couple of daring turns to win convincingly.
The numbers were huge in those classes,two sections and approx 150 starters.
Valondra(the Vivant-Alondra) daughter, is now ready for D grade after those shows.
The time was well spent, as a coach you can see the riders relax and improve with the constant practise.
The nationals were tough and even though rain in Canberra has been scarce there was enough to make the ground less than ideal.Valondra's dad Vivant became the first horse to win 3 successive National Titles !
We came home tired and a bit sick, the weather was not kind,nothing over 15 degrees for a week or two,brrr.
The troops had a week off (definately needed)and we headed to jump club competition day on Sunday 18th October.
Liz started the day with a great round to win the 1.20m on Caesar's Palace.
Liz also rode the little grey mare Lady's First for a couple of nice rounds.
Harry rode Valondra in the 1.10m for a double clear round,well done.Jane was not to be outdone and was second in the 1.05m.
It was a great effort from Harry and the two girls, as it was their first time up a height.
We are looking forward to Jump Over the Mountains this weekend at Orange.
We have been to three shows in Canberra,first the Youth weekend followed by the State titles and finally the National Championships.
The team didn't figure in the high placings in any titles but they gained valuable experience.
Liz decided to retire her old Champion Silver Hollywood Charge at the Youth weekend.
He was 2nd in the Pony Grand Prix.I think he has been first, second or third every year for about 5 years.
Cha is 20 years old now and happy to watch the truck roll out the gate with some young ones on board.
Harry and his two young mares went around and around in their respective height classes for the three weekends and one day Dusky Farm Jane (the bay 4 year old) won the 90cm .
Harry zipped around and took a couple of daring turns to win convincingly.
The numbers were huge in those classes,two sections and approx 150 starters.
Valondra(the Vivant-Alondra) daughter, is now ready for D grade after those shows.
The time was well spent, as a coach you can see the riders relax and improve with the constant practise.
The nationals were tough and even though rain in Canberra has been scarce there was enough to make the ground less than ideal.Valondra's dad Vivant became the first horse to win 3 successive National Titles !
We came home tired and a bit sick, the weather was not kind,nothing over 15 degrees for a week or two,brrr.
The troops had a week off (definately needed)and we headed to jump club competition day on Sunday 18th October.
Liz started the day with a great round to win the 1.20m on Caesar's Palace.
Liz also rode the little grey mare Lady's First for a couple of nice rounds.
Harry rode Valondra in the 1.10m for a double clear round,well done.Jane was not to be outdone and was second in the 1.05m.
It was a great effort from Harry and the two girls, as it was their first time up a height.
We are looking forward to Jump Over the Mountains this weekend at Orange.
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