Post by oldschooler on Apr 3, 2016 14:35:34 GMT
Just spent 3 hours doing three HOYS CHAPS qualifier entries. Never knew entry forms could be so complicated, there is a HOYS number for me as owner, one for rider and one for the pony, as well as his CHAPS number, his JMB number and his passport number. How on earth do professional riders do it, I think they must have an entry secretary.
Very excited however, as this is his first affiliated season, and he has his first show (not a HOYS qualifier) next weekend. Too old to ride him myself now and do him justice, but really enjoyable to watch him in the ring strutting his stuff with a very talented rider. Wish I had found him 15 years ago, but had great fun showing my old pony myself, and am probably getting as much enjoyment from the sidelines. Still riding every day, but now showing at a local level, and also doing some dressage and very low level cross country. Great fun though. You just have to accept your physical limitations when you get older and adjust your sights accordingly. Will try and get a pic from next weekend and post it. So very proud of my boys.
Very excited however, as this is his first affiliated season, and he has his first show (not a HOYS qualifier) next weekend. Too old to ride him myself now and do him justice, but really enjoyable to watch him in the ring strutting his stuff with a very talented rider. Wish I had found him 15 years ago, but had great fun showing my old pony myself, and am probably getting as much enjoyment from the sidelines. Still riding every day, but now showing at a local level, and also doing some dressage and very low level cross country. Great fun though. You just have to accept your physical limitations when you get older and adjust your sights accordingly. Will try and get a pic from next weekend and post it. So very proud of my boys.
