Category Archive: Rider Update

It’s been a busy few weeks, getting ready for the season ahead. I took Fizz to the equine physio (Catriona Goulding) two weeks ago, just for a tune-up, and she remarked on what a pleasure it was to see a fit horse in such good condition, with all the muscles working and developed as they …

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I’ve had a good few weeks; a fortnight ago we were out at an indoor Trec competition, and we got a first and a second doing the Open and trying a new version of Trec – copying Top Score from jumping.  That was fabulous fun and we managed 16 obstacles in 3 mins!

We had a busy week last week – new shoes for Fizz on Tuesday, and then sedation and a clip on Friday as we also had a busy weekend ahead. Saddle refitting on Saturday morning, and the saddler was impressed at how good Fizz is looking.

We had a great fun weekend – on Saturday we turned our hooves to a Riding Club showjumping day – and Fizz took to it like a duck to water. We did three classes – three clear rounds and 1st, 3rd and 5th in the jump-off’s. I thought you might like to put this picture …

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