The British Dressage winter season began on July 1st and I have turned my thoughts to the winter qualifiers. Jack is working well and we have made the step up to contesting the medium qualifiers. We have part qualified for the medium area festivals and I am now working to improve my test riding at this level in preparation for the Home International viewing day. I have ridden three tests at this level now and yesterday at Moulton I felt as though it would be possible. I made a silly mistake yesterday as Jack spooked and I missed my turn onto the centre line. Of course I should have ridden deeper into the corner and he wouldn't have had the chance... However it was a wake up call when the bell was rung and I rode him more forward up to the bridle. The resulting canter half pass was the best I have ridden and I was rewarded with a different feel and a 7. Reflecting on yesterday I realise that this is how Jack should feel in a medium test. There is hope and I have some homework before our next outing in two weeks time.
Anjuli update.
Anjuli has settled very well with Ben and Mark and I am thrilled with her progress. I will post some pictures of her asap. She has a new saddle and is maturing into a rather exciting prospect. I can't wait to ride her.!
