Lesley Anne Taylor and myself judged the freestyle together which was lots of fun. Some of the riders were riding their first freestyle ever. Some of the choreography and music was interesting, though a lot of the music was 'background' music rather than fitting the rhythm and tempo of the horse. It takes many hours to work out the track with the compulsory movements and then find music that fits the horse and rider. Some of the riders were on borrowed horses which made it much harder for them.
Everyone learned, at Hilary's expense, that you need to supply two CDs to the sound person. She rode again after the last rider and we started judging again at the point where her music 'crashed and burned'.
It was the first time that LongdenCorp has had a 'stall' at a competition. It really is quite involved acquiring banners and stands and having them in containers to protect them when travelling. One of my business partners Chris Curran and myself drove the 11 hours from Jindivick to Sydney on Tuesday and then home on Thursday evening.
Brett Davey, a local event and dressage rider, rode in my Masterclass on Wednesday before the freestyle.
He has recently started riding Beth Turner's FEI dressage horse Welthill. It gave him a good training opportunity with an audience. It is not easy working with a total stranger and he did a really good job and I am sure the young audience were inspired by him.
The Masterclass covered both the rider's and judge's points of view when riding tests. I really appreciated the great feedback I received.
Now home again for just a few days before flying to Cincinnati for the Canadian Para Equestrian
training camp.
These two horses meet in the truck that is taking them from Vancouver to WEG. It is the first time that Para Equestrian has been included in the World Equestrian Games. All those involved are really excited about it.
Thomas and Bessie on their way to the tree with the rabbit holes.
They do not care about the lovely views.
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