01/01/2024
🌟 Clayton - Mackenzie - 64km, Dec 30th 🌟
What a way to end 2023!
By far the toughest ride we have done this season, but always enjoyable as it’s a chance for my flat-Canterbury-land horse to compete on hills.
Despite breaking two stirrup buckles, having to divert to base adding a few kms, and a represent at vetting, Lucas managed to complete his final vetting in under 3 minutes with As in his book, really well metabolically, and sneaking a 3rd place. Very proud of him and how he pulled through.
As it’s the end of the year I need to thank and acknowledge our team behind Lucas and I this season, as we couldn’t do it without them!
⚒️ Our amazing farrier Shawn Valpy, who has been on board for years now, always keeping him sound and happy for me
🐴 Paula from PureEquine, our body worker. Paula has supported us through thick and thin, always lending an ear and her hands to help keep lucas happy
💉 Dani from Canterbury Equine Clinic for always being happy to be a helpful ear and going above and beyond to help Lucas this season and keep him comfortable.
😊 Andrea for always being a training and riding buddy, and for nothing ever being an issue, including loaning your gear to help us succeed! And to Marga for riding with us!
👨👩👦 My amazing family - especially my Husband - for being the rock at home while I’m chasing goals, and the ear on the end of the phone when I’m teary or celebrating.
Next up is SI Champs in 2 weeks - Distance TBC
Bring on 2024 and reaching more goals!
