So, yesterday was meant to Munstead BE100 but it frigging snowed on Saturday so it got cancelled :( Gutted as really wanted Munstead to be lovely first 100 run. Now it's straight in at Larkhill followed by AUW the week after.
So, instead managed to grab a super last minute entry to RC dressage at Parwood - nice and close! Bloody freezing. He didn't feel amazingly up for it in the warmup but then he surprised me with some super simple changes in both directions. He was doing everything but not much pizazz. Went into indoor school - been there once before for a lesson and it's quite spooky so was surprised he was ok with it. He did a very obedient test. His right canter just felt a bit stuffy but otherwise everything went nicely. He managed to get 71.15% from a List 5 judge and won by 4% in a class of 7. Bagged himself his first trophy. Got an 8 for my riding! Also, 8 for entry, FWLR and both medium canters, final change of leg across X and final centre line. 7678 collectives.
Put him away for 20mins or so and then got back on for Elem. He felt a bit off trotting on a loose rein but felt fine when I picked him up again. Only did about 5mins as someone withdrew before me and was freezing so went in. Was a bit distracted by thinking he might not be quite right so although trot work was ok my mind went blank in the canter and forgot the 5m loop so lost the class on that error. Canter work didn't feel great though - definitely not 100% right. Broke canter before the simple change but managed to get it back together to finish ok. Still got 64%. Winner on 64.8% and we were 2nd. Same judge as the Novice. E44 wouldn't be the best test for him as not much in it. Potential for much more.
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