Well like jumping Miss Rolo has had rather an up and down few weeks. After acting a bit strange we called the vet and physio thinking she has a trapped a nerve but only to find she wasn’t very well at all and had a very low heart beat in resting of 22 which should be 36-40!! following a rather dire weekend of worrying the vet returned on Monday to say she was back up to 32 and had a triple beat as found in very fit horses. The blood results showed she had potassium in her blood and also she has had a virus. So we put her heart rate down to the electrolytes and got her some red cell to build her bloods back up. So our painful lesson was to always mix electrolytes into water and do not put into feeds as you don’t always now if your horses are drinking enough when they have automatic waters.
After 2 weeks rest and lots of TLC Miss Rolo is back fighting fit and flying high over newcomers, Competing at Area 14a in Discovery and Newcomers but it was a 4 fault day!
Competing at Richmond Events this time getting double clears in both classes 29 jumps never touching a pole. She was a true star
A great weekend to be had with the fantastic BSJ show of area 14 they could not of tried any harder to make this show any more successful, The range of classes,the ground and location was perfect, not to mention the hospitality food tent was delicious and much appreciated after a full day showjumping.
So a huge thank you and well done to area 14 for their 2 day show.
Well we could not of asked for more from Poppy, her first BSJ show there was some quiet spooky things about and she never said no to anything, maybe a little tense and panicky in her jump but she was committed to each jump. really pleased as a starting point for her.
Faye and Miss Rolo are getting quiet a name for themselves being in the line up on both days of the show.
Now having jumped out of British Novice its straight into discovery . There was plenty to look at with lots of banners and flags but Miss Rolo never blinked inside the ring and did her job very well.
It was a shame they just got one down in the jump off section of the 2 phase but tried hard to go for the win.
Nothing was lost as they still came third which qualified them for Scope how exciting.
here is the discovery round, I apologies for the videoing but Harriet aged 8 tried her best, warning it has a similar effect to motion sickness.
Bailey S was a little fresh as he had a quieter week but he settled down as he went through his classes, he is a character chap
He competed on the Saturday in the Newcomers, then 115 and Foxhunter on the Sunday. He made an easier job of the 115 but surprised himself jumping rather large over a big oxer then being surprised at a quick turn into a water jump as the first part to a double, just showing he is still a bit green.
Poppy was a real star on her first outing to our local show, it was on grass and she had her first go at wearing studs, the warm up area was very open but she behaved impeccably, She jumped 90cm and 1mtr classes which included some scary wales and spooky fillers, she didnt hesitate at any of the fences, she got one down and was a little tired at the end but admired by many as she is very pretty.
Unfortunately after videoing the childrens classes my video rang out of battery but at least I got her in the warm up area!
Mr Grey has been put through his paces getting him fit for the start of the season, we all know he has the ability to be a good athletic show jumper. He has been working on his flat work to help with his jumping.
His natural quick reaction to the fence is great for clearing poles but he is a little quick when it comes to water trays!
He is ready for his Newcomers class which he can clear the height with ease BUT he just ain’t to sure about those water trays, he slept with them had his dinner off one stepped over them, but come to jump one and it all brand new again!
Matthew has been working with him on a daily bases and what ever the training he will include a water tray at some stage then move off it ( we have blue ones, black ones plastic ones and wooden ones)
It managed to keep dry while Miss Rolo and Faye enjoyed their workout in their flat work lesson with Melanie Turner.
As always Mel puts them through their paces with more discipline and sharper movements, Leg yielding aiming for that bigger step through that Miss Rolo just is not to keen on doing, after a little gentle persuasion and showing a little temper Rolo found her stride she can do it she just prefers not to!