Monday, June 8, 2015

Colza Cup

Yesterday was the main event for the first Colza Cup. Louis came second in the dressage, despite the mad mood of 'Bugatti', and he was second in the gymkhana, too - he also got an award with Yoshimi and Mutsume as an All-Japan entrant. Sophie won her dressage category, and also picked up the 'Best Horseman' award for the kindred spirit she'd shown with 'Bugatti' on a day when he really was full of beans! This latter award means more to me personally than all the others the kids have won put together - and they've won plenty - as good horsemanship is the main goal as far as I'm concerned. Ultimately, a good horseman can make the most of an onry beast, and go ever higher if they have the opportunity to ride a perfectly-trained competitor; the opposite is difficult to achieve. One thing is for sure, we will be sticking with my beloved Thoroughbreds, whatever happens...

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