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Post by dalespony on Mar 27, 2011 18:37:02 GMT
Well, I've been out in the new carriage a few more times now. The indoor competition the other week went very well and we managed our best ever Precision and Paces result. The steering wasn't too good in the cones (!) but I was delighted with Rebel in the obstacles and we didn't make a single mistake. Still slow but we are both learning how to manoeuvre a 4-wheeler, which is so different to a 2-wheeler. We were all (backstepper too) very happy at the end of the day.
Today we did a BDS drive through a wood and along quiet country lanes. There were 10 carriages and I think 4 riders. We set off first and finished first as I wanted to go my own speed and not to either slow down for others or dash along with those going faster than I like to. It was a beautiful sunny day with primroses everywhere and everyone we met seemed happy with smiling faces, which makes such a difference. Rebel was foot perfect and my husband was very happy on the backstep. It was a 5 1/2 mile drive and on our return we had food and drink whilst chatting. A lovely day. Roll on the next one.
Hope everyone on here has been enjoying the sunshine and getting out and about.
One day I will learn how to post photos!!
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Post by gonewiththewind on Mar 29, 2011 20:30:45 GMT
sounds as though you are having a good time. Our first club drive is in 2 weeks but I dont think it will be a very long one.
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Post by happyhorsedriver on Mar 30, 2011 22:27:51 GMT
Sounds like you are having a very enjoyable start to the season ;D
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Post by rabatsa on Mar 31, 2011 20:08:48 GMT
Good going dalespony. Steady away and foot perfect, speed comes with practice but acuracy with patience.
We got the RDA ponies out this morn and they behaved very well in the wind. Too many hairs ended up in my mouth and nose to be pleasant though. I wish the moult was over and done with.
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Post by dalespony on Apr 1, 2011 19:00:18 GMT
Yes, I know what you mean about the flying hairs ... Rebel has an amazing coat, at least three layers, and, being a Cumbrian boy, he believes in holding on to at least two layers until half way through June! He then starts growing his winter coat again in August. It is all a bit trying. At present his top layer is coming out quite well and he changes colour by the day (he is a bay roan). We went cross-country jumping this afternoon with my daughter and her horse (a TB) and had a great time. Rebel is an excellent jumper and seems to enjoy it. He sweated a bit so lost a few more hairs. Tomorrow he can have a day's rest.
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Post by rabatsa on Apr 2, 2011 7:44:51 GMT
Donkeys are the best for keeping a coat. They only moult once a year and I always found that you could still see traces of the winter clip when showing in July and by the end of August the new winter coat was well established. I have been drooling over some photos of mamoth donkeys in Austrailia and they have lovely short glossy coats. Mine always seem to resemble yaks.
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Post by happyhorsedriver on Apr 5, 2011 22:33:28 GMT
Our donk as soon as you turn your back he seems to produce more hair I think they like to trick us ;D
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Post by lazybee on Apr 8, 2011 10:09:17 GMT
Yes it's great this time of the year isn't it. Just before the damn horse flies kick it. I have to wear safety specs to stop getting hairs in my eyes. ;D Hairy Yak donkey anyone this big lump sheds his hair in September.
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Post by rabatsa on Apr 9, 2011 6:35:43 GMT
I would be tempted with clippers.
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Post by happyhorsedriver on Apr 10, 2011 18:47:29 GMT
awww ;D
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