I've been eager to have ago at Novice since I started eventing Henry, unfortunately injury ruled him out and I bought Sky to fill his shoes. Some days I really think we're not ready and others I feel more than confident and want to take on the challenge. After taking both the ponies to Laughton Manor on the weekend for some showjumping practice. I've finally entered our 1st Novice BE on the 24th August. The countdown has now begun and Skys workload and fitness will increase. I'm currently very excited and in shock I've actually entered. However I know as the days loom closer the nerves will kick in.
We headed off to Laughton and I knew how Sky jumped would be the deciding factor if I entered Novice on the 100 for Prestwold. She jumped fab with the odd pole down due to rider error. Thankfully we have a few weeks to try erase those problems.
It wasn't all about Sky though. Barbie hasn't really jumped with me apart from the odd cross pole at home. However we took her along to see what she made to it all. She was very genuine and never stopped or ran out going through her 1st double and skinny. A few poles came down but she's only just 4 and very weak behind. I'm sure as she gets older and stronger she'll really enjoy jumping.
Follow our progress over the next few weekends as we get ready to tackle Novice.
Amber x
We headed off to Laughton and I knew how Sky jumped would be the deciding factor if I entered Novice on the 100 for Prestwold. She jumped fab with the odd pole down due to rider error. Thankfully we have a few weeks to try erase those problems.
It wasn't all about Sky though. Barbie hasn't really jumped with me apart from the odd cross pole at home. However we took her along to see what she made to it all. She was very genuine and never stopped or ran out going through her 1st double and skinny. A few poles came down but she's only just 4 and very weak behind. I'm sure as she gets older and stronger she'll really enjoy jumping.
Follow our progress over the next few weekends as we get ready to tackle Novice.
Amber x