Monday 4 November 2013

Not such a good day!!!

Many of you will know that my daughter and I each have a 'big' pony and each of us competes.

Well yesterday we took both ponies to a practise session jumping - my pony is fairly young, inexperienced and new to us (September) so a great opportunity for me to take him over a course of jumps with no competition pressure.

He (Merlin) has a big jump in him - I used to jump a reasonable size (3'3") but haven't really jumped in 15 years. Merlin jumps better over larger fences (over 2') - under that and he's more concerned with the scenery!!!

We started off OK in the 2' section - some looking at the scenery, some concentrating on the fences!!

We then set off in the 2'3" section. He was really focussed and was really popping over the fences. He soared over fence 3 but unfortunately he went left after the fence and I went right - I hit the ground fairly hard - oops!!! You don't bounce as well when you're older!!! I was too dazed to get back on and finish the round but we'll be back for more at the next session in January!!!!