Our First Event- Update... PICS

sli92 · 08-14-2008, 09:12 AM

Hello all... Sab and I's first 3 day event starts tomorrow... we are hauling out tonight...
and I am getting the jitters!!! 4 hours of work left till i get to go pack his stuff(I have already packed my stuff, it is sitting inmy car outside). I knew you guys would understand my need to post. I am confined to my office desl & computer while my brain is raking through the million items i need to bring, and squish into my car.
We are doing entry(2'7 :P ) so it sholdnt be too hard... just having a moment...
any words of encouragement to get us through the event?
how about words of encouragement to get me through the next 4 hours?

scrapchick · 08-14-2008, 09:54 AM

Jitters are normal. Breathe. Use what you know works with Sab. Be confident, you know you two can do it. Remember that everybody else has the jitters too, not just you! Good luck!

**gbarmranch** · 08-14-2008, 10:04 AM

Breath - relax - trust yourself - trust your horse - and have a good time..

scrapchick · 08-14-2008, 10:10 AM

Picture everyone else riding in their underwear. If it works for public speaking it surely will work for showing horses.

sli92 · 08-14-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapchick

Picture everyone else riding in their underwear. If it works for public speaking it surely will work for showing horses.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Oh wow, i just burst out laughing in front of my boss.
HAHA

thanks guys. I know as soon as i start riding i will relax, its just the waiting part that kills me

AlbertaGirl · 08-14-2008, 01:39 PM

Alhambra? My neighbor's heading there too!

Anyhow, I second Gbar's suggestions

- GOOD LUCK!!!

lady dumpling · 08-14-2008, 05:35 PM

Sarah,relax this is a walk in the park for you.I know you will do awesome.Kearstyn and I wish you the best of luck.Wish we could ome by to cheer you two on, be sure to let us know how it went when you get home.

A J · 08-14-2008, 06:31 PM

Good luck! Can't wait for the pictures, make sure that the camera is packed!!!

Carri · 08-14-2008, 08:50 PM

You will do great!! Have a wonderful time!!

I look forward to hearing all about it, with pics, when you get home!

Wolfie · 08-15-2008, 02:08 AM

You'll do great! Remember - preparation is the hard part. The competiton? That's easy.

ruffian · 08-16-2008, 10:17 AM

Are you at Alhambra? It will be awesome.
I wish I looked as secure as you over fences, you have such a good lower leg!
You'll do great, half of our barn is up there too.
I'm too chicken still, we can't even hack down the road alone yet.
Good luck, you and your beautiful boy will be wonderful (and think of all the riders in their underwear!!)

sli92 · 08-18-2008, 10:03 AM

Albertagirl= Who is your neighbour?
ruffian- you are so sweet

thanks. Which barn?

Okay, so it went alot better than I expected. We did Entry(80cm, 2'7), I was in first after dressage, tied with another girl on a grey arab.
Then cross country... my biggest fear(my horse has gone out and done xc 3 times previous and is far from confident). It was more of a challenge holding him back from flat out crazy gallop than it was to get him over the fences. he jumped everything i properly pointed him at. coming down the hill to the last fence and the finish it looked like we were going to even make time. Little did I know I had held my breath for about 2 minutes and was feeling like i was going to die up there... so i just point him at the last jump and stop riding... he does a wonderful 20 m circle.. so there is 20 faults... plus 2.8 time faults... GAH!!

and of course, double clear stadium.

Either way, I am SUPER proud of him, he was SO great.
Although does anyone have any suggestions on learning to breath while riding?

Gotta Love Duns · 08-18-2008, 10:40 AM

Congrats! It sounds as if you had a wonderful weekend!

Sorry I don't have any advice but I'm glad you had a great weekend!

lady dumpling · 08-18-2008, 12:03 PM

Congrats Sarah and Sebastion,couldn't wait to check out your guys' progress this morning.I have no advice for you other than to just relax and BREATHE

.Sorry ....couldn't help myself.

sli92 · 08-18-2008, 12:10 PM

Thanks

i promise pictures are coming, when i get home...
He was so good, im still mad at myself for not riding the last fence, but hey, he was AMAZING for his first ever event.

sli92 · 08-19-2008, 10:20 AM

Okay so one pic so far...
heres a pic of our last fence on xc

ruffian · 08-19-2008, 10:36 AM

I love that pic, he looks so focused and careful.
He's doing the green thing and giving it lots of clearance, but that's good
I ride at Alborak, Sandra Donelly was the top Canadian on the eventing team, she and homebred Buenos Aires had a great xcountry!

Carri · 08-19-2008, 10:44 AM

Great picture!! You guys look great!

ruffian · 08-19-2008, 10:45 AM

As for the breathing, if you sing, or count out loud you will br forced to breathe. Counting is esp good as it also helps you find your rythym and gives you something else to focus on.

sli92 · 08-19-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffian

I love that pic, he looks so focused and careful.
He's doing the green thing and giving it lots of clearance, but that's good
I ride at Alborak, Sandra Donelly was the top Canadian on the eventing team, she and homebred Buenos Aires had a great xcountry!

Thanks

. I dont know if he will ever outgrow the lots of clearance thing. He is very careful, and if he knocks a rail ever he jumps at least 2' higher over the next 10 jumps. Noises really scare him... as does anything that remotely changes his balance(knocking rails, feet slipping)... although for that to be one of his only arab traits, I am okay with over clearing fences!

Okay! Sandra is SO nice. I met her years ago at my first ever event. I was like 14 and my instructor plopped me and another student down at her table at the competitor dinner because their table was full. Super nice lady

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08-14-2008, 09:12 AM
sli92 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 596	Our First Event- Update... PICS Hello all... Sab and I's first 3 day event starts tomorrow... we are hauling out tonight... and I am getting the jitters!!! 4 hours of work left till i get to go pack his stuff(I have already packed my stuff, it is sitting inmy car outside). I knew you guys would understand my need to post. I am confined to my office desl & computer while my brain is raking through the million items i need to bring, and squish into my car. We are doing entry(2'7 :P ) so it sholdnt be too hard... just having a moment... any words of encouragement to get us through the event? how about words of encouragement to get me through the next 4 hours? __________________ ~Sarah * PA Sebastion(Oh CanadaxCrystal Vision) Last edited by sli92 : 08-19-2008 at 10:18 AM.

08-14-2008, 09:54 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,838	Jitters are normal. Breathe. Use what you know works with Sab. Be confident, you know you two can do it. Remember that everybody else has the jitters too, not just you! Good luck! __________________ Better living through chemistry.

08-14-2008, 10:04 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,233	Breath - relax - trust yourself - trust your horse - and have a good time.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

08-14-2008, 10:10 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,838	Picture everyone else riding in their underwear. If it works for public speaking it surely will work for showing horses. __________________ Better living through chemistry.

08-14-2008, 01:39 PM
AlbertaGirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 3,312	Alhambra? My neighbor's heading there too! Anyhow, I second Gbar's suggestions - GOOD LUCK!!! __________________ Some people say horses don't have a sense of humor... they obviously haven't met mine yet ;o)

08-14-2008, 05:35 PM
lady dumpling Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: alberta Posts: 852	Sarah,relax this is a walk in the park for you.I know you will do awesome.Kearstyn and I wish you the best of luck.Wish we could ome by to cheer you two on, be sure to let us know how it went when you get home. __________________ Good thing my horses can't post about MY vices!

08-14-2008, 06:31 PM
A J Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 3,356	Good luck! Can't wait for the pictures, make sure that the camera is packed!!! __________________ Try not, do. Do or do not. There is no try.

08-14-2008, 08:50 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	You will do great!! Have a wonderful time!! I look forward to hearing all about it, with pics, when you get home! __________________

08-15-2008, 02:08 AM
Wolfie Coming two Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,547	You'll do great! Remember - preparation is the hard part. The competiton? That's easy.

08-16-2008, 10:17 AM
ruffian Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 979	Are you at Alhambra? It will be awesome. I wish I looked as secure as you over fences, you have such a good lower leg! You'll do great, half of our barn is up there too. I'm too chicken still, we can't even hack down the road alone yet. Good luck, you and your beautiful boy will be wonderful (and think of all the riders in their underwear!!) __________________ There is something about the outside of a Horse that\'s good for the inside of a man (Will Rogers)

08-18-2008, 10:03 AM
sli92 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 596	Albertagirl= Who is your neighbour? ruffian- you are so sweet thanks. Which barn? Okay, so it went alot better than I expected. We did Entry(80cm, 2'7), I was in first after dressage, tied with another girl on a grey arab. Then cross country... my biggest fear(my horse has gone out and done xc 3 times previous and is far from confident). It was more of a challenge holding him back from flat out crazy gallop than it was to get him over the fences. he jumped everything i properly pointed him at. coming down the hill to the last fence and the finish it looked like we were going to even make time. Little did I know I had held my breath for about 2 minutes and was feeling like i was going to die up there... so i just point him at the last jump and stop riding... he does a wonderful 20 m circle.. so there is 20 faults... plus 2.8 time faults... GAH!! and of course, double clear stadium. Either way, I am SUPER proud of him, he was SO great. Although does anyone have any suggestions on learning to breath while riding? __________________ ~Sarah * PA Sebastion(Oh CanadaxCrystal Vision)

08-18-2008, 10:40 AM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 7,955	Congrats! It sounds as if you had a wonderful weekend! Sorry I don't have any advice but I'm glad you had a great weekend! __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse.

08-18-2008, 12:03 PM
lady dumpling Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: alberta Posts: 852	Congrats Sarah and Sebastion,couldn't wait to check out your guys' progress this morning.I have no advice for you other than to just relax and BREATHE.Sorry ....couldn't help myself. __________________ Good thing my horses can't post about MY vices!

08-18-2008, 12:10 PM
sli92 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 596	Thanks i promise pictures are coming, when i get home... He was so good, im still mad at myself for not riding the last fence, but hey, he was AMAZING for his first ever event. __________________ ~Sarah * PA Sebastion(Oh CanadaxCrystal Vision)

08-19-2008, 10:20 AM
sli92 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 596	Okay so one pic so far... heres a pic of our last fence on xc __________________ ~Sarah * PA Sebastion(Oh CanadaxCrystal Vision)

08-19-2008, 10:36 AM
ruffian Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 979	I love that pic, he looks so focused and careful. He's doing the green thing and giving it lots of clearance, but that's good I ride at Alborak, Sandra Donelly was the top Canadian on the eventing team, she and homebred Buenos Aires had a great xcountry! __________________ There is something about the outside of a Horse that\'s good for the inside of a man (Will Rogers)

08-19-2008, 10:44 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Great picture!! You guys look great! __________________

08-19-2008, 10:45 AM
ruffian Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 979	As for the breathing, if you sing, or count out loud you will br forced to breathe. Counting is esp good as it also helps you find your rythym and gives you something else to focus on. __________________ There is something about the outside of a Horse that\'s good for the inside of a man (Will Rogers)