NEWS AT DENBIES AND EMILY'S BLOG

NOVEMBER 2010

Our youngsters are coming along nicely, Huey is now lunging and has a firm understanding of going forward ;-)

Louis has now been jumping twice at Merrist Wood and is getting much braver with the fillers and is quickly learning that no matter what the fences must be jumped. Looking forward to SJ at the end of the month on two consecutive days.

George is behaving himself 9 times out of 10. He's had a few evenings when the wind was howling where he couldn't control himself and the idea of starting him on ACP now the weather has set in seems like a good idea.

OCTOBER 2010

We took stock of 3 unbroken horses to back and produce for next year. Having had a fairly long trip to Ranmore they settled in very well and their education has now begun with the team long reining and lunging. So far Daisy looks to be very calm about the whole process with Huey showing a lot more character and very bold. The unnamed bay gelding was sent away to be broken by a friend who has a quiet yard which was ideal for this youngster having had very little handling.

Away from the yard I have been busy riding some other horses and doing some teaching. Louis is now becoming much more confident with show jumps and will go clear round jumping at Merrist Wood in November. Apache is going well for Lynne and Emily continues to help them on the flat.

George returned from Gloucestershire having spent nearly 3 weeks in recovery. We now start an intensive exercise regime, beginning with walking in hand twice a day for 6 weeks....wish me luck !!!

SEPTEMBER 2010

Improvements to the current 20X40 arena commenced in September and we are now pleased to say that the sand school no longer floods.

Emily's dressage horse was sent to Svend Kold to remove what was going to be 2 spinous processes but ended up needing 4 removed. The operation went well and if George hadn't of panicked coming round from sedation life would have been alot easier for him and Emily

AUGUST 2010

Apache VII was placed 2nd at Tweseldown BE100, finishing on his dressage score of 28, clear SJ and XC inside the time and gaining 9 foundation points. Unfortunately for me this means he will go up for Sale as I was given the ride to produce him for eventing and to be sold on.

RESULTS

10th July 2010 - Tweselown BE100

Apache VII was placed 2nd finishing on his dressage score and missing out on a win by 1 penalty point.

26th June 2010 - Rackham BE100

Apache VII was placed 8th, finishing on his dressage score.

30th May 2010 - Borde Hill BE100

Apache VII coped very well with the step up in height at his first BE100, unfortunately having a few problems sj and therefore unplaced.

23rd - BSPA Eastern Star Show

Migacz had a very successful day, winning his class and qualifying for the Royal International Horse Show.

21st - Mattingley BE

Apache VII came 4th in the BE90, gaining 5 foundation points with a super dressage score of 25 and a great clear cross-country. His next event is the BE100 at Borde Hill.

27th - Milton Keynes Event Centre BE

Apache VII had another good day in the BE90 at MKEC, gaining a dressage score of 33.5 and going clear within the time xc.

24th - Felbridge BSJA

Apache VII had a run in the British Novice and Discovery classes before the BE90 at MKEC on tuesday, and Floss jumped beautifully in the clear round at her second ever show!

15th - South of England Spring Show

Migacz behaved brilliantly and was placed 3rd in the coloured class against several professionals!

5th - Elstead Spring Show

Migacz won the coloured class on his first outing! His next show is the South of England Spring Show on April 15th.

March 20th - Swalcliffe BE

Apache VII was in joint second place after the dressage phase in his first BE90. He lowered 3 poles show jumping as he went a little green, but went on to produce a lovely clear XC within the time, finishing a very respectable 12th. Watch this space!