30th July 2008- WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHOW AT HILL HOUSE EC -

In our first class we both went clear and there were 12 horses in the jumpofff i rode fast as i could and got a time of 29.04 secs and Leona got a close time of 30.02 secs and these fast times were not beaten resulting in Jayde and I winning the class and Leona coming second, taking most of the prizes on offere. Itfelt ace to win after such a long time and i felt motivated that i could achieve whatever i wanted.

In our second class again we both went clear, i had four faults in the jump off and a time of 26.24 where as Leona went clear again with a time of 26.03 and that resulted in fifth place for her. Overall we were very pleased although we didnt get back to the yard until 11pm and home until 12am. As a very tired family we all slept in the next day.

Yesterday we had the blacksmith to both of our horses and wormed them although the weather was awful. Now we had to concentrate on our upcoming shows, and our fun day at messingham on Sunday where Leona will be doing a bareback jumping class! Watch this space!

Laura Salmon x

27th JULY 2008- MELLS FARM SHOW -

Our show at the yard is always nice and gives us a chance to relax although perhaps a little more competitive because everyone wants to be the best. In the fifth hole derby eith water tray and fillers Both Leona and i went clear resulting in a three horse jumpoff. I ended up a close second with Leona coming third.

In the seven hole derby, we both had the water tray rail down but we still ended up in 3rd position. We also did a fun class roll out the barrell, in which Leona came 2nd and i came 3rd.
An alright show, with plenty more to come the work continues.

Laura Salmon x

JULY 20TH 2008- MESSINGHAM PONY OWNERS -

A week after Broughton show we headed down to messingham pony owners to jump a couple of classes. In pairs we got round fairly quickly and this resulted in us coming third place. In pre intermediate Molly went clear and had 2 in the jump off. In the intermediate Jayde also got 8 faults, we were happy to have placed in the money in pirs but not overly pleased about our other performances.

Laura xx