Dressage Jinx

[Magic]

As some of you may know me and Magic have hit a bit of a wall recently with the dressage. End of last year we were doing fabulous getting into the mid 60s, we won the elem winter league at Howe and generally having a great time.

Now for whatever reason we just aren't getting it even though I feel like I ride alot better than last year and she is going really well at home and in lessons. The last dressage outing was a complete disaster warmed up beautifully had her listening and really moving forward. Howver, it all went to pieces in the test nothing majorly bad we were accurate etc managed all the moves, except she would not stand still and was a complete brat on the centre line!!! anyway got a woeful 53% and just felt so deflated. We have been working so hard for what seems like nothing!

I've had a month long break from dressage and been out showing/ hacking etc. But still not really in the mood for it. Instructor/yard owner/friend is not taking no for an answer and we're all off to do dressage this weekend. So we shall see hey anything over 53 is an improvement. But to be honest Im passed careing about % and placings if we have a good time thats all that matters and I might get some enthusiasm back for it plus Madge loves the place we're going so hopefully that will help.

Bet money we will do better in the medium than the elementary haha! Even if I complete the medium I will be chuffed to bits

[lyna]

not to worry magic, im sure you will do great this weekend and you will be on fine form as my dad always says pma (positive mental attitude) ;D where bouts are you going??

[Magic]

Just to the riding club Lyn will be the first time we've been to a show there but been going to the training which has been good.

Thank you I will try that approach

[Kath the Magic Dragon]

If you dont feel like going, dont be bullied in to it! It will be a waste of your money and time, and if your heart isnt in it, then you're not going to be at your best

She sounds like shes got a bit bored with it, so hopefully your break has done some good

[summer]

Good luck - I'm sure the break will have helped and good to go back somewhere she likes.

Riding, like life, has its ups and downs and I guess you have to have some downs to appreciate the ups - sorry for the corny philosophy lesson ;D

[Magic]

No it makes sense we wouldnt get anywhere if it was easy all the time! Hope the break has both done us the world of good!

[lyna]

woo hoo will see ya there!!! i got trophies to hand back for both the novice classes so will be there for a yap and then goin to let a wifey try out my wow saddle.
i will cheer ya on!!! Take lots of fly repellant tho!!!!

[Magic]

May 20, 2010 22:20:20 GMT lyna said:

woo hoo will see ya there!!! i got trophies to hand back for both the novice classes so will be there for a yap and then goin to let a wifey try out my wow saddle.
i will cheer ya on!!! Take lots of fly repellant tho!!!!

Yay come say hi! we're easy to find

[lyna]

have you got times yet? Was speaking to tricia she says there 7 folk in medium

[Magic]

Yeah there is! scary stuff think Im the only unaffiliated person in there. I think Im 11.57 for elem and 13.00ish for the medium times are on website. Magic is slightly lame today due to getting a kick in the field hoping its better for sunday if not I'll be caller general groom and can sunbathe haha

[lyna]

your medium i think is 1.54. i hopin to be there about half one. will park my car near to sec tent, got silver focus reg gg02lyn if ya canny find me!!!! see ya sunday!!

[lyndab]

Good luck magic i'm sure you'll be fine maybe you have both just needed a changed of scenery.I once did a horrendous test where Golly behaved like a complete brat and got 42.9% i had done the same test 3 months earlier that same year and got 66.7% just shows that horses like to put us in our place now and again lol.x

[Magic]

May 21, 2010 18:36:07 GMT lyndab said:

Good luck magic i'm sure you'll be fine maybe you have both just needed a changed of scenery.I once did a horrendous test where Golly behaved like a complete brat and got 42.9% i had done the same test 3 months earlier that same year and got 66.7% just shows that horses like to put us in our place now and again lol.x

Thank you lynda thats made me feel like theres hope!

Will look out for you Lyn we will be the people with a bay and a grey horse looking like we're doing some sort of weird dressage test relay as we are reading for each other and have times right next to each other.

I am looking forward to it now, I like both the tests

[lyna]

i would try reading for ya but i never read a medium before will have a look, i can hold horses while swaps are taking place if that help??
Have spoken to few people thay said flys weere mega bad on wed midges etc if i remember last year when i competed at this comp flys were everywhere!! I will be bringing some fly repelent as well