Maryland Short Course and other Bits and Pieces

A few weeks ago, I took Lady (my mom's horse, Hall of Mirrors, the paint mare) to Loch Moy Farm in Maryland. They held a "Short Course," which is similar to a regular event, but with a slightly modified cross country.

Lady and I were entered at Beginner Novice. She is an excellent jumper and has no problem with height in the showjumping ring; however, she is a little spooky out on cross country, which is why we were going Beginner Novice. Unfortunately, the cross country course was a little too tough for her - the water jumps were more of a Novice or Training difficulty, which she was very unprepared for. She has a tough time with going in water without a jump, much less having to jump a spooky log in! 

I am a little concerned about her loss of confidence on cross country. When we did an extra showjumping round set at Novice height, though, she jumped around beautifully! So, I am taking her Horse 1 (2'9'' to 3'3'') at Show Jumping Rally on the last weekend in May, as well as competing her at Beginner Novice at Rubicon Horse Trials in Lucketts the first weekend in June.

Now, on to Teco's updates!

Last weekend, we went down to Charlottesville for a Young Rider Training Camp with David and Lauren O'Brien, the Young Rider coaches. It went well!

His dressage improves daily, and at our last jumping lesson, we were perfectly in sync. Hopefully, all will go well at Virginia CCI* this weekend, and we will jump clean on cross country!

I'll update again when we return from Virginia. Wish us luck!

Christie