High School Equestrian team is in full swing- my Stepdad as coach, me as senior member and 2 sophmore members. Little team, I know, but what did you expect from a tiny suburbian school?
Our first meet was fantastic- 86 points for 1st place so far and the team in 2nd place had 59. Whoo!
Theo's been schooling in a full bridle for saddleseat, and OH MY do I love it! We had toe-flinging extensions, split-second half halts, great lateral movement and lo and behold: a decent free walk. Can we just skip to say, 3rd level please?
If only it worked that way...
Looking forward to 2 more good district meets, and hopefully on to regionals! Kickin' the neighboring school's butt sure does feel good.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Update!
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I've officially decided that if we can get to a local event this fall, we're going training level. We've been ready for the move-up, and it's time we get off our butts and do it. There's a couple event derbies in late September and early October in my area, I think I'll try for one of those.
Also, my dressage trainer thinks that this winter she might have us work in a full bridle every now and then so we can get a bit more collection in our transitions and such. I'm not sure we're ready for it, but I trust her judgement so we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
Go Eventing!
I've officially decided that if we can get to a local event this fall, we're going training level. We've been ready for the move-up, and it's time we get off our butts and do it. There's a couple event derbies in late September and early October in my area, I think I'll try for one of those.
Also, my dressage trainer thinks that this winter she might have us work in a full bridle every now and then so we can get a bit more collection in our transitions and such. I'm not sure we're ready for it, but I trust her judgement so we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
Go Eventing!
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