With 5 horses entered it was always going to be a long and busy day, a 2 hour delay on route with lorry problems didn’t help!!
We had Royale Hero (Querly) in the Novice, Voights Anky Panky (Hank), No Reason (George), Quick Quack and Stornoway IV (Harry) all in the Intermediate, Harry competing in just his 2nd one and Quack making her first step up to the level.
The Intermediates were first to go in what was a rather quick turnaround due to the travel delay - everyone posted good scores despite the rush.
Each dropped an unfortunate rail SJ over a decent track.
George put in his usual solid XC round, Hank had an out of character day so Josh took the wise decision to pull him up and save him for another day. The pocket rocket that is Harry stormed round and got inside the time and managed to finish 5th - all thrilled with this. And Quack - at her first Intermediate made it feel easy for Josh finishing 6th - a thrilling result for first time at the level.
Not forgetting young Querly who had waited so patiently for his turn. He put in a spirited test, 1 pole and a really good clear XC - just his second Novice for a top 10 finish - excellent.
A late finish, all horses home safely and tucked up for the night ready for a couple of rest days. Unfortunately can’t say the same for Josh who was straight back working first thing this morning!!
As always huge thanks to the organising team and all the volunteers that make this event fabulous.
Lack of pictures this week so here’s Harry showing his love of XC!!
Wendy Penny Sandra Lee Duncan Smith Josh Haynes