Lexie and Caitlan went to Hoplands on Sunday as part of the Garth South mini team.  It was a cold, cold morning with a very early start (we left the house at 6.30am to an outside temp of

-7.5oC). There were many mini-teams attending however the girls successfully picked up a 4th rosette!!!!  Well done girls....

Nervously they entered the pairs jumping watching previous pairs speeding around the course. After a little practice (under Wolfe's watchful eye) the crop change went well and they just missed out on being placed

Jo.

I'm a show jumper, get me out of here

Here we have it - the video you've all been waiting for. John and Louise's pairs dressage demo! Herman and Fly did a stunning job, particularly with all the heckling from the straw bales.

Cara - Summer in the country

Some of you may have notice Cara is no where to be seen at Wellington, unfortunately she is still trying to recover from an injured leg. So she has decided to spend the summer in the country with some friends. Caras friend Tara (who is currently visiting with us at Wellington) has invited Cara to stay with her for the summer.

Cara is enjoying her new summer home, we will keep you updated on her progress.

Clara

SLAA - The Lone Wolf
Low key, low energy, low expectations, are what you need to work successfully with this type of horse. The Lone Wolf is not bursting out of his stall to try to fit into your program and to please you. He is easily content and can do a good job for you as long as it is not demanding physically or emotionally. He likes his world predictable and safe. He would rather be a little bored than stressed. If repeatedly put into pressure situations he can react seemingly unpredictably. If you can find a quiet solid job for him, he will perform it repeatedly and safely.

Munchkin - The Rock Star

After taking the Personality Test, here are the results for Munchkin!

The Rock Star is confident and charismatic. She is expressive and strong minded. She loves to show you what she knows but is hard to get to focus on the small details of the task.

Cara - The Goddess

The Goddess is loved by most of the other horses and most people. They are expressive and sensitive and emotional. You will know how they feel. They try very hard to please and will worry and be anxious if you are not happy with them. In the negative they can have scattered energy that is hard to get focused. This personality can be loved on as much as you want.

Your horse's personality!

Do the quick quiz here to find out what your horse's personality is!

Geoffrey
SEAF - The People Pleaser

Soft, sensitive, and very sweet describes this horse that will try and try to please you. They like to be told exactly what you want and then have you help them perform it. This is not your go-it-alone type of horse. They need you for support and can get very rattled if expectations are too high. This horse is in your life for the relationship.

Claude and Charlie - A Night on the Tiles

Well, Claude and Charlie set out with good intentions and succeeded by having a really good time, as did their riders. Congratulations to all those who took part, it was a challenging but entertaining evening and lots of fun. Next year let's hope for less face-pulling at their partners by certain horses! Can Charlie get his ears any further back?

Lindo and Geoffrey make the grade!

Well all that practice paid off for the Pairs Dressage last night - we gained a very respectable 3rd place! It was a fantastic evening - there was glitter, piaffe, half pass and halt to canter in some tests. But spirits were high and everyone had fun. I can't remember all the placings, so I'll let Jane do that in her official capacity as Saddle Club Chair (ooh and there's more video of Jane and Brian to follow).