A snapshot of July…
Does anyone else feel like last month whizzed by?! 💫
The boys have all been superstars in their own amazing ways, and beautiful Remi is being the perfect patient and is doing super well. 💕
What does August have in store for you and your horses?
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Dancing into the weekend like…
Kenny was such a star in our lesson with Anna Elite Dressage LLP the other day so I thought I’d share another snippet!
It’s been a super warm one for riding this week hasn’t it..! Have you been cracking on first thing or leaving it until the evenings to beat the heat? ☀️
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Go Kenny! 🤎
As well as nurturing other areas of his training, you’ll know we’re also currently focusing on the smoothness of Kenny’s changes, as some of them can still be quite sprightly!
Here’s a little clip of a recent session we had together a couple of weeks ago, where you can see how much stronger and more confident he’s becoming doing them…
Kenny is always keen to learn and always tries his best for me! Onwards and upwards! 💫
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Super proud of Devon finishing 4th yesterday with @b.bainbridge1 at Wellington in the 4 year old class.
It’s great that he’s got the opportunity to attend some bigger shows at such a young age and he behaved amazingly throughout.
Thank you to the team at @elitedressagellp for being such a fundamental part of his training and career in these early years!
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Transitions, transitions, transitions - it’s all about the transitions!
Great lessons with the boys this week, getting Guess prepping for Wellington next week. We’ve been focusing on getting the energy and power throughout the work, without the spookiness so hopefully we can bring that to our tests.
He’s been going really well so I’m excited to see what we can produce on the day.
As for the bra testing - it’s still very much ongoing! The one I trialled in my lessons wasn’t holding anything down, so won’t be recommending that one 🙈😂 but will have some more feedback on them again soon!
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Devon looking pretty in pink, enjoying the Devon sunshine this week with Beth Bainbridge on board.
It’s great to see his progress and to see how grown up he’s looking, in the export care of the team at Elite Dressage
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Instagram vs reality in video form…
Kenny is trying so hard to figure out where his legs need to be and which order they need to do things in.
Some of his changes are a little on the exuberant side, but in the interest of keeping things reel, here is our current progress!
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Look at him go ⚡️
Had a great session on Kenny earlier today and he was a little star. We’ve been working hard on our changes which he’s still very exuberant with but slowly getting better.
Love seeing how he’s progressing and great to have him fully back in work now too!
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Go Guessy, go 🚀
Now we just need to maintain this energy through the whole test, without the tension creeping in.
At least the scary arena monsters weren’t lurking at Hickstead this time 😂
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Dancing our way across the arena at Hickstead yesterday 😍
So pleased with Guess after our test, he’s come on so much. Now we just need to get more competition miles under our belt and find a good middle ground without too much tension and enough energy.
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Just a few of the highlights from our tests at Addington Premier League just recently.
Guess going from strength to strength, can’t wait to get him out more this season!
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Cherish every time you enter the arena 🥰
Each and every time we head down the centre line is special. Whether your goal is to train and gain more experience or you’re going for a win!
Remember to smile, take a deep breath and ride each to the best of your ability.
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Dancing into the bank holiday weekend like…
Guess being a super star in our lesson this week. So excited to get him out competing some more this year.
Hope you all have a lovely and sunny bank holiday weekend, whatever you have planned!
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Guess was brilliant in our lesson recently with Anna Ross - Elite Dressage
Working on our changes and piaffe passage work which are all coming on nicely.
So lovely to be able to ride in the sunshine in a T-shirt too!
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Baby steps for Kenny this week 💕 he’s such a quick learner and is picking things up fast.
Really pleased with his progress as he comes back into work properly, building his fitness as we go.
Hope it won’t be too long before we can get back between those white boards!
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When the hard work starts to pay off…
Last week we headed out to Addington for the Inter 2 and Guess was an absolute star! We won our class with 68.9% 🥇
There is still work to do but the piaffe/passage and changes have come on so much over the last few months, especially the 1’s which are much smoother in the middle, even if he does start a little skippy behind.
Can’t wait to get out more with him this year!
The first few tentative steps under saddle with a rider for Daisy today. Huge thank you to Emily and Milo at Elite Dressage for working with her to start her dressage career.
Can’t wait to see her progress as she grows in confidence over the next few weeks and months.
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Kenny flying along in the sunny weather this afternoon. So nice to be able to school in the sunshine now spring has started to arrive ☀️🌷
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Dancing into the bank holiday weekend 💃🏼
Hope you all have a fabulous time over the long weekend. We’re recovering from a bug but it’s been lovely to head out on some hacks today in the fresh air and sunshine! ☀️
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Rhythm, power and stepping through from behind - we’re getting there Kenny!
Lots of work to do still, but he’s improving every day and it’s so good to be back on board.
Appreciating every ride at the moment!
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Slowly rebuilding that power in his trot 😍 lots of transitions and short breaks to keep his mind on the job. It’s hard to remember he’s still a young horse when he’s so chilled about his work and soaks in new movements as he does. Super excited about him ❤️ #dressagerider #dressagehorse #dressageshow #dressagediva #dressagequeen #horsereels #britishdressage #dressagecompetition #dressagetraining #dressagelife #dressuur #dressuurpaard #dressurreiter #pferdesport #dressagehorsesofinstagram #lovemyhorse #meandmyhorse #halfpass #grandprixrider #besthorse #besthorseever #extendedtrot
Practising those one’s ready for our next outing ✅ Doing short, sharp bursts of them helps to keep Guess focused and stops him from getting too stuffy. We like to keep him moving forward and covering the ground! It’s all a journey, and one that we’re loving ❤️ #dressagerider #dressagehorse #dressageshow #dressagediva #dressagequeen #horsereels #britishdressage #dressagecompetition #dressagetraining #dressagelife #dressuur #dressuurpaard #dressurreiter #pferdesport #dressagehorsesofinstagram #lovemyhorse #meandmyhorse #flyingchanges #grandprixrider #besthorse #besthorseever
Beautiful Guess dancing his socks off in Holland 🇳🇱
Really can’t wait to see him soon and have a sit on him again with all the recent progress he’s made in training with @antoniolaizofficial
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Beautiful Remi powering through the week with Pippa on board.
These two are getting on so well together, both learning more every day.
They’ve been practicing some test riding as well as just really getting to know each other well ahead of the competition season next year.
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Missing T-shirt weather and rides on Kenny ☀️
It’s been too long since either of these! You may remember that I mentioned on my stories that Kenny is having some time out at the moment. He’s having the best time being a lawn mower and stuffing his face every moment he can.
Let’s hope it’s not too long before we get back in action!
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Pippa and Remi striding into the weekend 😍
They’ve had a great week this week continuing to get to know each other and working hard in the school. We’ve been working on moving Remi on and bringing her back within the paces to help with rideability and finding the gears.
Really pleased with how they’re getting on!
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Guessy showing off his new gears during our time in Holland.
Loved being able to take him over there for training and to keep popping over to train with him too. He’s progressing well under the expert eyes of @antoniolaizofficial and continuing training while I’m away.
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Remi feeling good in her schooling sessions at home.
She’s such a lovely and confident four year old, who’s settled right into her new surroundings.
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Who else is skipping into the weekend like guess?
Loving the videos and snippets I get sent it Guess training out in Holland with @antoniolaizofficial
I’m popping over to see him regularly but in between he’s working hard and coming on loads.
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⭐️ Lateral work ⭐️
Guessy showing us some of his lateral work in a session before we headed out to Holland. I love building lots of lateral work into our sessions to keep them supple, soft and interested.
It’s important to remember to control the shoulder, especially in leg yield so you don’t let them fall out. In the half pass, make sure that the quarters don’t lead too.
What is your favourite lateral movement to ride? Or to train at home? I’d love to you…
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