So the busy week has continued despite the dreaded snow. We had a super day on Monday as gineau pig at the International Eventing Forum. Luis Alvarez trained Caroline Powell, two of the Japanese team riders and I infront of some 250 delegates. It was great experience for Sprout to behave in front of a crowd and I brought Willy and Luke along to work in the indoor as snow is restricting action at home!
Wednesday saw a flying visit to Aston le Walls for dressage coaching with Andrew Fletcher on Rowan, Willy, Luke, Sprout and Jack. I was really particularly pleased with Willy and Luke, and as Ballindenisk draws closer I can't wait for Luke to make the most of his winters work with a good test in Ireland.
Then yesterday we went to Addington for the team New Zealand combined training. I have hopefully attached a video for you to see dear Sprouty doing what he does best, jumping a beautiful round: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ffDCE-3OyM His dressage was marginally less satisfactory, given that his canter work went slightly sideways (unintentionally!). The trot was much improved.
Luke and Willy jumped well too and behaved in their tests!! The squad system is an incredible opportunity to experiment in a competition atmosphere, a fabulous chance to be part of the set up and I can't wait to make the most of every squad session we get as we carry on through the year.
So as soon as possible we're going to dash out Cross country schooling, then another session with Luis next week, and some test practise with Gill, on grass if we can possibly manage it, and Tues 21st should hopefully see us setting sail for the emerald isle.
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