Bank hol fun for Mrs P - xc schooling!

[Iron Maiden]

So today Mrs P went xc schooling at a place near Derby. When we got there I discovered that my RI was actually going to riding one of her youngsters round with me, so that was great fun! Here are some pix.

Mounted instruction in gallop - fab fun!

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Started over a roll top

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Table thing

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Jump in a hedgerow that P hesitated at - she doesn't like jumping over field boundaries for some reason.

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She REALLY didn't like this log & thought about stopping, then scrambled over and landed flat on her face. It was really quite big! Oh dear I appear to be slightly in front of the movement!! But I did stay on.

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2nd attempt - much better!

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She napped & stopped at this first time, another field boundary job, but was fine after that

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Getting left behind in the water, luckily I have got the hang of slipping my reins when this sort of things happens!

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I was really pleased with her. Hopefully this will set us up nicely for doing our first BE Intro in September.

Aaaah Mrs P, u iz lovely!

ETA - big thanks to Crazy Chaz for being fantastic helper and official photographer for the day, cheers you're a star!!

[poohsmate]

Awesome stuff mate.... look out BE here comes Mrs P:D:D:D

[coyote]

Goodness me that log was huge!!!!:eek:

Fab pics and the luffly MrsP being a star as usual.:D

[pinkypug1]

great pics, well done for staying on some of those pics look hairy :D

[Yann]

Wow!!! :D

[antonia :)]

Wahay look at you to go! Mrs P looking lovely as always :D:D

[pink-pony101]

well done mrs p:D

[Kc..]

Great pics she looks fab!

[*-crazy-chaz-*]

she really enjoyed herself bless her :D
i see you managed to get those pics bigger :cool:

[dansmum]

Lovely pics and serious jumps as usual:) What a star she is.:D

[vimto92]

Great stuff! Good luck for your BE's.

PS. You always get such great photos!

[puzzles]

Beeeyoootiful pictures! :D

[Skippys Mum]

Woops, double posted:)

[Skippys Mum]

She's only stopping because she's looking for the flags:). She is just too clever for her own good! Some pretty serious looking jumps there. Well done you and Mrs P

[Bebe]

Oh my she's looking good. That log is HUGE!

The only thing I could probably match you on is rein slippage, I'm very good at that.

[posie]

wow! she's looking fantastic!

[Iron Maiden]

Thanks guys :) Got a bit of work to do on my position, but P is a superstar :cool:

[DITZ]

Wonderful pics!

I know what you mean about boundary fences though! I reckon its because they think they are not supposed to jump out of a field!

Sorry I missed the session it looks like a great place, let me know if and when you go again. See you on the 13th:)

[tandp]

Great pics, a nice bit of riding!

[The Original Crazywoman]

Oooh, you are brave!! I am doing clear round XC on Saturday 2ft - 2ft 6ins and am feeling quite nervous. I would really like to go clear, but do get anxious when the jumps are over 2ft. :o

That log is mighty big ... and even though the drop in the water doesn't look huge in the photos, I know how big it feels! I did a tiny drop and it felt never ending. :eek:

Fab photos - than you for sharing. Inspirational!!