DITZ
9th Apr 2006, 04:15 PM
Went to a new venue today and increasing the pressure a bit I did 2 novice tests. Usually do a prelim and a novice although lately I've just been doing the 1 test.
First test was N24 which we got 62.5% last time. He spooked as we went to trot round the arena first as there was a blue thing in the corner (whats he like!) so asked the judge if she'd kindly move it which she did. He was tense but didnt put a foot wrong and scored 63.7% coming 5th (7th overall).
Second test was N32 which I'd not ridden before. It involves a lot of changes within the pace going from canter to medium canter, back to working canter with a give & retake, down to working trot and back up to med trot all after one after another - and is then immediately repeated on the other rein so no chance for a breather! Well he was calmer in this test and we came 3rd with 63.91% (5th overall).
Very pleased - got a few 7's for canter which I've been working on and also both tests got 7 for riders position which generally only gets me a 6.
So all in all with my Grand National wins its been a great weekend!
First test was N24 which we got 62.5% last time. He spooked as we went to trot round the arena first as there was a blue thing in the corner (whats he like!) so asked the judge if she'd kindly move it which she did. He was tense but didnt put a foot wrong and scored 63.7% coming 5th (7th overall).
Second test was N32 which I'd not ridden before. It involves a lot of changes within the pace going from canter to medium canter, back to working canter with a give & retake, down to working trot and back up to med trot all after one after another - and is then immediately repeated on the other rein so no chance for a breather! Well he was calmer in this test and we came 3rd with 63.91% (5th overall).
Very pleased - got a few 7's for canter which I've been working on and also both tests got 7 for riders position which generally only gets me a 6.
So all in all with my Grand National wins its been a great weekend!