RIDING YESTERDAY...SCHOOLING AND HACKING....
Jayde is still looking a little bit under toned so i've been riding her alot to try and build up some extra muscle because i'm on study leave from school, obviously i'm working hard at home, riding and work, but this week i wanted to put some more into my riding and try and get Jayde a bit more toned for sundays show cross competiton.
So i flatted her for half an hour really concentrating on stopping her leaning habit especially in canter which made me use my leg, then i jumped concentrating on a straight approach into fences using barrels i'd layed down as a guide and then i took her onto the fields for some cantering before walking her back to cool her down.
Due to the slight obstacle of a 4 mile xc course, i took molly out for a long hack, incorporating, trot canter and gallop, i'm just trying to strengthen her a bit for leona, whos not on study leave, today me and my friend Izzy are going to ride and take both the horses out before the farrier comes at half 2.
Laura Salmon.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
EPWORTH EQUESTRIAN SHOWJUMPING - 13/05/07 -
Despite drastic weather warnings we made the 1hr trip to Ep Eq anyway where soon after arriving it began to rain. We could see that there would be a long wait until the intermediate and open horse classes so we kept jayde inside and we sat in the car eating our packed lunches kindly made by our grandma.
2 hrs later it was time to go and i was number 14. Jayde went well in the intermediate and we ended up in 4th place, pleased i was ready to tackle the open which also came well and ended up against one other girl in the jumpoff unfortunately i came 2nd rather than winning but also got my hands on some money. Quite a successful day all round.
Now i'm getting ready for show cross at Ep eq on 27th May, where i take part in a sj and cross country phase, i'm really looking forward to it, and now i'm on study leave from school, and about to sit my AS level exams in Biology, Chemistry, English Lit and French, i can also spend a little extra time getting jayde ready for the shows alongside Revision for school.
I Hope all goes well for us on Sunday.
Laura Salmon.
Despite drastic weather warnings we made the 1hr trip to Ep Eq anyway where soon after arriving it began to rain. We could see that there would be a long wait until the intermediate and open horse classes so we kept jayde inside and we sat in the car eating our packed lunches kindly made by our grandma.
2 hrs later it was time to go and i was number 14. Jayde went well in the intermediate and we ended up in 4th place, pleased i was ready to tackle the open which also came well and ended up against one other girl in the jumpoff unfortunately i came 2nd rather than winning but also got my hands on some money. Quite a successful day all round.
Now i'm getting ready for show cross at Ep eq on 27th May, where i take part in a sj and cross country phase, i'm really looking forward to it, and now i'm on study leave from school, and about to sit my AS level exams in Biology, Chemistry, English Lit and French, i can also spend a little extra time getting jayde ready for the shows alongside Revision for school.
I Hope all goes well for us on Sunday.
Laura Salmon.
MESSINGHAM PONY OWNERS SHOW- 06/05/07-
We arrived nice and early at the show where we were ready to win. Leona even bought some new travel boots in cerys for molly and grandma bought us each a whip, mines bright pink :-P
I rode first in the 2ft 9 having just 2 poles, seeing us out of the competition and in the 2ft 3 leona had 4 faults. Then leona took molly in her first 2ft 9 since willerby last year and molly went round with a couple down. I had to leave to go to work as i could see the open would be outside my time range but leona jumped it 3ft 3 and came 4th.
So i was really pleased with both our horses and us.
Laura Salmon xx
We arrived nice and early at the show where we were ready to win. Leona even bought some new travel boots in cerys for molly and grandma bought us each a whip, mines bright pink :-P
I rode first in the 2ft 9 having just 2 poles, seeing us out of the competition and in the 2ft 3 leona had 4 faults. Then leona took molly in her first 2ft 9 since willerby last year and molly went round with a couple down. I had to leave to go to work as i could see the open would be outside my time range but leona jumped it 3ft 3 and came 4th.
So i was really pleased with both our horses and us.
Laura Salmon xx
HILL HOUSE EQUESTRIAN SHOW JUMPING- 29/04/07-
Another boiling day in the UK and another Showjumping competition for me and my Family. We travelled down to Hill House Equestrian centre for their competition in hope of winning some prizes.
Leona firstly took molly in the 2ft 3 class in which she cleared and then in the jump off went clear again and ended in 3rd place and then in the 2ft 6 class in which she came 6th having a pole in the jump off. So for Leona it was quite a good day.
I was a little nervous but jumping 1.15m in the practice ring but it didnt really go my way and in the 3ft i had 12 faults, all careless rails down and in the 3ft 3- 3ft 6 i had two stops at fences so it wasnt really my day.
But Family wise we had 2 prizes so it ended up ok.
Laura xx
Another boiling day in the UK and another Showjumping competition for me and my Family. We travelled down to Hill House Equestrian centre for their competition in hope of winning some prizes.
Leona firstly took molly in the 2ft 3 class in which she cleared and then in the jump off went clear again and ended in 3rd place and then in the 2ft 6 class in which she came 6th having a pole in the jump off. So for Leona it was quite a good day.
I was a little nervous but jumping 1.15m in the practice ring but it didnt really go my way and in the 3ft i had 12 faults, all careless rails down and in the 3ft 3- 3ft 6 i had two stops at fences so it wasnt really my day.
But Family wise we had 2 prizes so it ended up ok.
Laura xx
Friday, April 27, 2007
EPWORTH SPRING HUNTER TRIALS 15/04/07 -
Well the weather in England really has gone a bit funny hasn't it, i'm not used to competing in 20 degree + heat til july and August, so to have it in April is slightly bizarre. We arrived knowing our classes Pairs and Intermediate were about to start so we quickly went to register our arrival only to find there would be a 3hr wait in the boiling sun til our first class. So we kept the horses in the shade with plenty of water and a hay net. We waited around and we sunbathed and had some food and then finally it was time to prepare for our class. 
We started off well in pairs clearing the time section until i missed a fence, i just didnt see it lol obviously the heat got to me so i turned around and jumped it but i knew that it cost us our chance of winning and later in the course i had a stop at a jump which i would never expect to be in it but after that we had a good home straight.
In the Intermediate both Molly and Jayde cleared the time section and went out on the main course with a strong start however Leona and Molly missed 5 jumps out knocking them out of 
the competition and then Jayde stopped at one jump which i couldnt get her any where near so i went round it eliminating us too. But Jayde cleared every fence except that one so although disappointed i was kind of pleased too. i just hope that this weekend at Hill House EQ
In the Intermediate both Molly and Jayde cleared the time section and went out on the main course with a strong start however Leona and Molly missed 5 jumps out knocking them out of 
the competition and then Jayde stopped at one jump which i couldnt get her any where near so i went round it eliminating us too. But Jayde cleared every fence except that one so although disappointed i was kind of pleased too. i just hope that this weekend at Hill House EQit's not so hot!!!!!
Laura Salmon x
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Bagmoor Spring Hunter Trials - 08/04/07...
The first real atmospheric event of the year on easter sunday, because when you are there everything buzzes, it was a lovely warm day.. we've been getting a few of those in England recently lol!
Leona took Molly in the Prenovice class, as she's still building up her experience and molly performed a lovely Clear round to come 4th place.
Then we both went in the novice which went rather well but both had faults, again a very fun day for all of us.
Laura Salmon x
The first real atmospheric event of the year on easter sunday, because when you are there everything buzzes, it was a lovely warm day.. we've been getting a few of those in England recently lol!
Leona took Molly in the Prenovice class, as she's still building up her experience and molly performed a lovely Clear round to come 4th place.
Then we both went in the novice which went rather well but both had faults, again a very fun day for all of us.
Laura Salmon x
Epworth Club Training - 31/03/07...
Knowing we had alot of hunter trials up we scooped up the oppertunity to have a pre show practice on one of our local crosss country course so two weeks before the spring hunter trial at epworth we travelled there for some practice.
In our afternoon session there was only leona, another girl and myself so we made full use of this time to go over most of the fences there.
It was a wondeful day with lovely weather... who could ask for more?
Laura Salmon x
Knowing we had alot of hunter trials up we scooped up the oppertunity to have a pre show practice on one of our local crosss country course so two weeks before the spring hunter trial at epworth we travelled there for some practice.
In our afternoon session there was only leona, another girl and myself so we made full use of this time to go over most of the fences there.
It was a wondeful day with lovely weather... who could ask for more?
Laura Salmon x
Hill House Show - 25/03/07...
The Morning i got back from Belgium and literally into the country i was asked if i wanted to show jayde the very same day, although tired i wasn't going to pass up the oppertunity of winning something, or building my reputation, so i went along with Leona and Molly to Hill House Eq Centre 1 1/2 hrs away.
Leona Took Molly in the Green Novice class in which Molly did well, only having 4 faults after having a rail down, and then in the Novice Class she went clear but in the jump off brought two down, but a very tired Molly still pulled in 8th position.
The i took Jayde in the 2ft 9 Derby which included a massive water tray and i was really nervous about how jayde would take it after a not so smooth warm up, but Jayde did really well and took me over it fine, just having one down at the double combination.
Afterwards i was completely Knackered so i allowed Leona to jump the Intermediate Class on her which is 3ft - 3ft 3 and Jayde took this all in her stride and came 6th overall.
A Fairly Successful day for all 4 of us.
Laura Salmon x
The Morning i got back from Belgium and literally into the country i was asked if i wanted to show jayde the very same day, although tired i wasn't going to pass up the oppertunity of winning something, or building my reputation, so i went along with Leona and Molly to Hill House Eq Centre 1 1/2 hrs away.
Leona Took Molly in the Green Novice class in which Molly did well, only having 4 faults after having a rail down, and then in the Novice Class she went clear but in the jump off brought two down, but a very tired Molly still pulled in 8th position.
The i took Jayde in the 2ft 9 Derby which included a massive water tray and i was really nervous about how jayde would take it after a not so smooth warm up, but Jayde did really well and took me over it fine, just having one down at the double combination.
Afterwards i was completely Knackered so i allowed Leona to jump the Intermediate Class on her which is 3ft - 3ft 3 and Jayde took this all in her stride and came 6th overall.
A Fairly Successful day for all 4 of us.
Laura Salmon x
Thursday, March 15, 2007
A CHANGE OF PLAN....
After getting the times to ride at sykehouse we realised we wouldnt be able to get there so unfortunately we pulled out and moved on to a more local jumping competition at epworth, to jump 2 small classes seen as jayde and molly havent jumped since december.
Although the trailblazers dressage is all over for our family we carry on been positive anyway took jayde in first class and she was really good and we came 5th overall, and then in the next she jumped brill too and tapped a pole which came off the cup on one side and balanced on top of the pole below it so just four faults for that.
Anyway Leona then jumped Molly who was quite lazy but she got round and did fairly well in both classes. I think Leona is riding both Jayde and Mol in trailblazer jumping this sunday at Willerby however i won't be there as i'm off on the return visit of the belgium exchange, so for now take care.
Laura Salmon.
Friday, March 09, 2007
WILLERBY HILL 2ND ROUND COMPETITION.....
On Saturday we had an early start knowing that Leona was riding at 9.52am and i was at 10.06 am, so we had to be up to get ready for Willerby, and the atmosphere was good and everything was cleaned and carefully prepared.
Leona when we got there only had 15mins to warm up and was soon in arena one ready to perform the test prelim 16 but Molly was feelingg quite lazy and didnt give much impulsion and leona scored 54% and came 21st.
I was fairly worried how Jayde would go, as she had only been back in work 10 days and these competitions need much more time to practice than that. but in the warm up ring something clicked and she came good, in the arena i felt it went well but not well enough to have qualified as we had a couple of mistakes which didnt seem like big ones to the ordinary untrained eye but i knew they were, but we still got 63.5% and came 13th place.
No qualifications but for me and jayde quite a successful trip and we have sykehouse on sunday to try and make our last attempt to get through, wish us luck.
Laura Salmon x
On Saturday we had an early start knowing that Leona was riding at 9.52am and i was at 10.06 am, so we had to be up to get ready for Willerby, and the atmosphere was good and everything was cleaned and carefully prepared.
Leona when we got there only had 15mins to warm up and was soon in arena one ready to perform the test prelim 16 but Molly was feelingg quite lazy and didnt give much impulsion and leona scored 54% and came 21st.
I was fairly worried how Jayde would go, as she had only been back in work 10 days and these competitions need much more time to practice than that. but in the warm up ring something clicked and she came good, in the arena i felt it went well but not well enough to have qualified as we had a couple of mistakes which didnt seem like big ones to the ordinary untrained eye but i knew they were, but we still got 63.5% and came 13th place.
No qualifications but for me and jayde quite a successful trip and we have sykehouse on sunday to try and make our last attempt to get through, wish us luck.
Laura Salmon x
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
MY LESSON WITH TRACY....
Last night after college i went down to the yard (which was very muddy) only to dsicover i had no jodpurs lol, so i had to ride in the jeans i was wearing which was mmmm different, especially trying to fit my chaps and spurs over them.
i was expecting Tracy at 6 so saddled Jayde up at quart to and got on to work her in and practice before she got here, but as normal she was late and didnt turn up til half 6, jayde was leaning on her left shoulder quite badly at first but to try and improve this we practiced turns on the haunches which helped with that a little bit, after settling her down in the canter we took Jayde through prelim 16 the test for the weekends regional finals and Tracy thought it went rather well apart from eveytime she struck off in right canter she was on the wrong lead so we spent the rest of the lesson practicing this, and Tracy advised we concentrated on this in training for the rest of the week until the competition. Overall we were all pleased with Jaydes behaviour in the lesson. And molly spent another relaxing night in her stable doing nothing as leona couldn't be bothered......
Laura x
Last night after college i went down to the yard (which was very muddy) only to dsicover i had no jodpurs lol, so i had to ride in the jeans i was wearing which was mmmm different, especially trying to fit my chaps and spurs over them.
i was expecting Tracy at 6 so saddled Jayde up at quart to and got on to work her in and practice before she got here, but as normal she was late and didnt turn up til half 6, jayde was leaning on her left shoulder quite badly at first but to try and improve this we practiced turns on the haunches which helped with that a little bit, after settling her down in the canter we took Jayde through prelim 16 the test for the weekends regional finals and Tracy thought it went rather well apart from eveytime she struck off in right canter she was on the wrong lead so we spent the rest of the lesson practicing this, and Tracy advised we concentrated on this in training for the rest of the week until the competition. Overall we were all pleased with Jaydes behaviour in the lesson. And molly spent another relaxing night in her stable doing nothing as leona couldn't be bothered......
Laura x
Monday, February 26, 2007
Good morning,
i wasn't going to post this morning but i thought i would let you know how the weekend went.
On saturday Jayde was much better and seemed to enjoy going through Prelim 16, and we got quite far on with it especially seen as it rained heavily, as always.
And yesterday we managed to learn the test completely, and trained alongside Leona and Molly. Jaydes leaning in quite badly on her left shoulder, a result of her injury, however i'm hoping an hour with Tracy tonight at six, which will hopefully sort it out.
I'm really getting quite excited now, remembering how i love the show season spring - autumn. I would of liked a little more training time but it can't be helped and we're going to do our best. Will probably post once more before regionals, but don't hold your breath, i'm very busy.
Laura Salmon x
i wasn't going to post this morning but i thought i would let you know how the weekend went.
On saturday Jayde was much better and seemed to enjoy going through Prelim 16, and we got quite far on with it especially seen as it rained heavily, as always.
And yesterday we managed to learn the test completely, and trained alongside Leona and Molly. Jaydes leaning in quite badly on her left shoulder, a result of her injury, however i'm hoping an hour with Tracy tonight at six, which will hopefully sort it out.
I'm really getting quite excited now, remembering how i love the show season spring - autumn. I would of liked a little more training time but it can't be helped and we're going to do our best. Will probably post once more before regionals, but don't hold your breath, i'm very busy.
Laura Salmon x
Friday, February 23, 2007
A QUICK UPDATE....
I got down on Wednesday night as you know and Jayde was really full of herself and i mean really, so put her on the lunge and that didnt manage to get it out of her Tracy is really busy so cant get her until next week, so we've almost cut out all of jaydes energy food, so shes on 75% bulk, to try and settle her.
i havent started learning prelim 16 yet, which is quite a worry, but i will definately start this weekend whether jayde is misbehaving or not, then i have to learn prelim 13, for the Sykehouse Regionals a week later, which hopefully we will be in better form.
I can't get down today but my grandad is putting her on the lunge for 20 mins and taking her out which will hopefully keep her well, until tomorrow when we are doing extensive training, 20 mins on lunge and at least 1 hour of practice and the same on sunday... if i dont have a hangover.
The willerby entries are all filled in and are waiting on the kitchen side to be posted, which i will do tonight and then i have to get the sykehouse ones filled in, i've forgotten how busy Shows make you all through the week not just the day itself of the day before! i need to wash jaydes mane and tail and plait her up next friday....
Anyway so long...
Laura Salmon x
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
BACK ON THE BALL......
Finally yesterday i got back on a very hyperactive jayde, she was lovely in walk but her trot has somewhat to be desired, so i stuck her on the lunge to get rid of some of that excess energy, she had a really good buck lol. but settled down, when i got back on her she was lovely. then i hosed her leg down for the 2nd time she has ten mins twice a day before and after exercise.
The vet is giving her a check up today when she gives Molly her flu and tetanus jabs, and i'm catching the bus from school to the yard so i can give her some extra training to get as good as possible before the 3rd & 11th march, regionals. I'm also hoping to get a lesson with tracy on the next 3 fridays for additional help with jayde.
so i'll let you know how jayde is either tomorrow or friday.
Hasta Manana
Laura Salmon. xx
Finally yesterday i got back on a very hyperactive jayde, she was lovely in walk but her trot has somewhat to be desired, so i stuck her on the lunge to get rid of some of that excess energy, she had a really good buck lol. but settled down, when i got back on her she was lovely. then i hosed her leg down for the 2nd time she has ten mins twice a day before and after exercise.
The vet is giving her a check up today when she gives Molly her flu and tetanus jabs, and i'm catching the bus from school to the yard so i can give her some extra training to get as good as possible before the 3rd & 11th march, regionals. I'm also hoping to get a lesson with tracy on the next 3 fridays for additional help with jayde.
so i'll let you know how jayde is either tomorrow or friday.
Hasta Manana
Laura Salmon. xx
Sunday, February 18, 2007
GOOD NEWS JAYDE HAS RECOVERED FROM HER INJURY...
it's been more than a month since i last posted but i've been so busy had my exchange student marie over before that and on a skiing trip for the last week so i didnt have the time, Jayde is fine and back into her training programme which is just as well seen as the regionals are only 2 weeks away, we are doing prelim 16 and we reallly need to get the entries off and learn it.
Jayde's leg is still slightly swollen but the vet said she's fine to resume into her normal training and she's wearing boots in the field for protection, shes definately full of energy and things will be back in full busy swing on tuesday.
i just can't wait i'm so excited 2 regionals in consecutive weeks before i head off to belgium the other way and when i return it will be already mid season, actually i think its going to be a good one.
Laura Salmon x
it's been more than a month since i last posted but i've been so busy had my exchange student marie over before that and on a skiing trip for the last week so i didnt have the time, Jayde is fine and back into her training programme which is just as well seen as the regionals are only 2 weeks away, we are doing prelim 16 and we reallly need to get the entries off and learn it.
Jayde's leg is still slightly swollen but the vet said she's fine to resume into her normal training and she's wearing boots in the field for protection, shes definately full of energy and things will be back in full busy swing on tuesday.
i just can't wait i'm so excited 2 regionals in consecutive weeks before i head off to belgium the other way and when i return it will be already mid season, actually i think its going to be a good one.
Laura Salmon x
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
TODAY I THOUGHT I'D QUICKLY POST....
To let you all know how well Jayde is doing, the swelling has almost gone completely and the 26th doesn't seem impossible however due to a belgium exchange the competition on the 3rd of feb is off, however here's a tinkle into my schedule so far-
March 4th - regional finals at willerby
march 11th regional finals at sykehouse
April 15th- Hunter trials at bagmoor park
anyway i have to go because i have double english literature now, Take Care
Laura Salmon
x
Sunday, January 14, 2007
UPDATE ON JAYDE'S INJURY....
Hi it's two days since i last updated this blog, well i went down to see Jayde yesterday and her leg was looking a bit better, the swelling has relieved slightly and she doesn't appear to be in pain anymore which is always good. she's taking her bute through a syringe and her antibiotics in her food, which has had to be cut down not forage but concentrates due to her lack of work, i think she will definately be back in by january 26th in flat work and possibly jumping by the middle of march. So it's looking Good.
Well i'm staying home today to get my College work done, and chill out, because i'm working later but i'll leave you with a pretty pic from us in october at Willerby in the 75cm Qualifier (above left)
Take Care
Laura Salmon x
Friday, January 12, 2007
VETINARY REPORTS FROM TODAY & TUESDAY...
As you know unfortunately my partner for the trailblazers jayde became injured recently and in the last week has made two trips to the vets. On tuesday Jaydes leg was still very swollen and she recieved a pain killing injection, antibiotics and but and booked in for a return appointment today. My grandparents made the trip with jayde because i was at school. The vet is pleased with the progress that she's made and has decided there is no tendon or serious damage which is a relief because when your best friend becomes ill everything goes through your mind, believe me, and she will stay on the antibiotics and but until the course runs out of course depending on how her leg is.
Tomorrow i will go up to the yard and see how she is, i'm hoping her recovery will not be one which drags on because i am already missing riding her even though i am riding some of the other horses.
I will keep you informed.
Laura Salmon x
As you know unfortunately my partner for the trailblazers jayde became injured recently and in the last week has made two trips to the vets. On tuesday Jaydes leg was still very swollen and she recieved a pain killing injection, antibiotics and but and booked in for a return appointment today. My grandparents made the trip with jayde because i was at school. The vet is pleased with the progress that she's made and has decided there is no tendon or serious damage which is a relief because when your best friend becomes ill everything goes through your mind, believe me, and she will stay on the antibiotics and but until the course runs out of course depending on how her leg is.
Tomorrow i will go up to the yard and see how she is, i'm hoping her recovery will not be one which drags on because i am already missing riding her even though i am riding some of the other horses.
I will keep you informed.
Laura Salmon x
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR...2007!
Well i hope everyone had a good xmas and a happy new year i did, but sadly i'm back at college now preparing for my AS levels.
Unfortunately Jayde is injured putting our training for the up coming 2nd rounds on march 4th & 11th back at least 2 weeks, she was taken to the vet today because she was in pain and her left foreleg was swolen round her fetlock joint, and the vet gave her a painkilling injection and some anti biotics to help the swelling go down, she said it is likely there is no serious damage or damage to tendons or ligaments and she has to go in again on friday for a check up,hopefully she will be back in work by January 26th, so keep your fingers crossed i can't deal with bad luck.
Molly is well and leona is putting a little more time and extra effort into training her until jayde is back in work i am riding other people from the yards horses which is always a nice change.
Well our first show will be at willerby hill on February 3rd, and i'm
hoping it will be a great opening and practice for what lies ahead of us in my last junior season.
Laura Salmon x
Well i hope everyone had a good xmas and a happy new year i did, but sadly i'm back at college now preparing for my AS levels.
Unfortunately Jayde is injured putting our training for the up coming 2nd rounds on march 4th & 11th back at least 2 weeks, she was taken to the vet today because she was in pain and her left foreleg was swolen round her fetlock joint, and the vet gave her a painkilling injection and some anti biotics to help the swelling go down, she said it is likely there is no serious damage or damage to tendons or ligaments and she has to go in again on friday for a check up,hopefully she will be back in work by January 26th, so keep your fingers crossed i can't deal with bad luck.
Molly is well and leona is putting a little more time and extra effort into training her until jayde is back in work i am riding other people from the yards horses which is always a nice change.
Well our first show will be at willerby hill on February 3rd, and i'm
hoping it will be a great opening and practice for what lies ahead of us in my last junior season.
Laura Salmon x
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