A wonderful win today for Tanya Kleynhans and Callaho Conquito in the 1m ππππ and 4th in the first class. Awesome job ππ
Well done to everyone who rode in my clinic at Glover Paddocks last weekend πππ
I noticed a huge improvement in all the riders, so good job to all the regular coaches πͺπͺ When you see riders every week the improvements are gradual but, itβs happening guys πππ
Laura-Mae
So very proud of Laura-Mae Barnard and Cordwalles back in the ring at their first big show after Laura-Mae had her baby.
A ticket in the first 1.30 and a beautiful clear round in the 1.30 champs today. Unfortunately a pole down in the jump off but a good round. Well done! ππ
Got to love these gregarious green wood hoopooβs π
Had a great clinic in Botswana this last weekend. Everyone is riding more and more consistently πͺπͺπͺ Great job ππ
Thanks as always to Bridget for organising, fetching and carrying and putting me up π€π€π€ and putting up with me πππ
Super proud of DesirΓ©e Davidson and Le Cadeux jumping in their first SA Champs and ending up tie 5th πππππͺπͺπͺ
Giving some love π in our yard during lockdown last year, when their owners were unable to π’
πTIP OF THE WEEKπ
I've decided to start sharing tips and tricks with my horse riding followers. π If you want to see more of these, please click SHARE! π
This week's tip is all about the eyes and intention. πππ
One of the most important things that can help a rider get their horses to do what they ask, is to LOOK AHEAD where they want their horses to go. Being organized and knowing where you are going gives both horse and rider confidence. πͺπͺπͺ
Remember this next time you're riding! π
Storyteller 130 A2
Great first day at Easter show with Storyteller picking up a 3rd in the 130s and Jo and Zambezi also getting a ticket. π Ine and Mister Personality 5th and 6th in the 120s and Des jumping her first 150 on LC with only one down ππππ Well done guys
Storyteller had a great show at Presidents Cup this last weekend getting placed in all 3 classes and my pupils notching up two wins, a 2nd and places πͺπͺππ
Laura Mae and Cordwalles 6th in the 130s at Maple today and Sofistication 2nd in the 120s ππππ well done
A huge congrats to Claire Martin who won the 5 year old class at the Young Horse Performance Series yesterday. π€©π₯³ Extremely proud of you!
Thank you to Gail Foxcroft and her team for a great show and Series. π It's a great platform to promote local breeding and studs. π
Love seeing this good, positive canter and rhythm by Jo and Zambezi. π€©π
Jo also had a really good first 1m class at Reonet today, jumping a lovely clear. πππ
Des going well in the 130s this morning and picking up an 8th ππ The arena looking amazing πππ Desβs groom forgot where the zoom was ππ