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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2011 9:12:37 GMT
Sam and I have been planning on going to Equefest for ages. We have two stables booked already. Our friends who were going to come with us, cant come now  I am getting a bit worried about it, being away from home and no hubby/friend to help me. There will be other friends there, but they will all be doing their own thing. Sam is also saying he is a bit scared about going now. Shall we drop out and try and sell our stables  |
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Post by ponymum on Jul 9, 2011 9:23:20 GMT
DONT YOU DARE!!! My reason is purely selfish!! I want to see you and Georgia do the adult and child  But on a serious note, there will be LOTS of horsegossipers there , you will be fine , and you will have a ball - PROMISE XXXX |
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Post by Twiggy on Jul 9, 2011 9:26:31 GMT
don't do it lovepink! You will have soo much fun. its such a friendly show, there will be streams of gossipers all saying hello and chatting al week, as well as non gossipers, everyone is there for a good time!
I am sure i have read on here a gossiper that was willing to lend a helping hand as they are not taking a pony...? Can't remember who it was though, anyone shed some light? ;D
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Post by bigmama on Jul 9, 2011 10:00:52 GMT
i get a bit like that Lovepink (think too much about the what-ifs) but am determined to go ... let's meet up and if i can be of help to you i will ..... which area are you stabled in?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2011 10:15:30 GMT
Red area. Trouble is - I went to dressage yesterday on my own. No-one was there I knew and I was feeling tearful and needed a hug In the end I got so morose, I just got in the lorry and went home. I am fairly fragile at the best of times and I worry that I will get very unstable away from security of home...... I am in the red stables. Its not really physical help I need, just friendly supportive faces, who know why I am wobbly |
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Post by fayeandash on Jul 9, 2011 18:07:26 GMT
Don't bottle out Its the most fantastic week you could ever imagine, and i can guarantee (sp) there will always be a friendly face nearby  |
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Post by m&mwhp on Jul 9, 2011 18:14:09 GMT
Don't bottle it Lovepink! It's an amazing, friendly show. You will find someone to talk to by the ringside or in the ring - Guaranteed!! Also, loads of us horsegoss people will be there! ;D You will have a great time, I promise you!!!  XXX |
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Post by bea on Jul 9, 2011 19:10:10 GMT
You have to go, it would be nice to say hello, and it will be my first time too, just me and my daughter and two horses oh and two adult poodles and 3, 7 week old poodle puppies!! |
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Post by haggismarmite on Jul 9, 2011 19:14:14 GMT
I've still not braved sending my entry in yet so you're already braver than me! You definitely shouldn't sell the places, you have to keep them or you'll regret it when it comes to the day and you've decided to give it a go and can't if you've sold them. Hang on to them and see what happens there's a long time to go yet even if you just go and have a ride round then make a judgement when you're there. There are always so many 'what if's' in life so don't decide yet, leave the option open.
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Post by welshie<3 on Jul 9, 2011 19:16:38 GMT
No don't bottle it! i was the same last year when we went, but i am so pleased i went in the end, you must go and like everybody says its such a friendly lovely show. You will regret it if you don't Im sure lots of us gossipers are willing to meet up with you as i know how nerve wracking and tearfull it can be at times xxx |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2011 7:50:36 GMT
The entries are supposed to be in by 18th July? Are you all entering before hand or the night before? I had thought that you entered for your class you qualified for and then just entered the others on the day before? I thought there was no extra charge for doing this? Did my addled brain invent this information? What if I enter all the classes and then bottle out? I will have lost so much money |
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Post by jz on Jul 10, 2011 8:12:09 GMT
don't do it lovepink! You will have soo much fun. its such a friendly show, there will be streams of gossipers all saying hello and chatting al week, as well as non gossipers, everyone is there for a good time! I am sure i have read on here a gossiper that was willing to lend a helping hand as they are not taking a pony...? Can't remember who it was though, anyone shed some light? ;D XOXO Pretty sure nursey is offering help further down the same listing as this ;D We are HOPEFULLY going to Equifest for the first time, BSPS Champs too. VERY nervous but Sooooooooooo excited, never thought it would happen.  Even staying away from home . Calling it our holidays this year. There will be loads of nice people there!!! Alll the very best if you decide to go. JZ |
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Post by CarolineNelson on Jul 10, 2011 15:10:59 GMT
LP - no. Not a good idea. Be brave - Sam will 'mirror' you so you need to be brave for him too and he will be brave with and for you.
I know this probably sounds very harsh and I don't mean it to, but, (given my own home situation) - I have had to continue doing things, going to things, dealing with things, judging things*.
I AM on my own.
With the best will in the world, little Teazle can't 'help' me, although she is there.
When I visit John at the hospital - which I need to do with great regularity), I need a John to support me visiting John. But, I don't have one tucked up my sleeve. I simply have to get on with it.
Only a tiny handful of times have I had the benefit of someone to come with me.
Yesterday (please read the Dementia thread if you wouldn't mind, what I wrote doesn't doesn't belong here) young Annie (so, so brave) made my mind up for me.
She lost her own Mum just last spring and she is still only 12. And a physically small 12, (by the way LP, Sam's shirt will be perfect for her for next year, when hopefully she's grown a bit more)
I might just bring her to Equifest when I judge there, if her Dad lets her. She could meet up with you and Sam.
No, go for it. Lots of people will be supportive and will lend a hand.
* that includes Judging at Equifest; a first for me at that show, too (although I know the P'bro showground very well.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2011 15:30:30 GMT
Thank you so much........ I am steeling myself to be strong and set my mind on going. Tough week coming up as its the anniversary of Jamies death on Wednesday so maybe thats why I am getting so pathetic. If Jamie was still here, he would be jumping up and down with enthusiasm to go, so I wouldnt have a choice. I would love to meeting up with as many HG friends as possible, as it would make me feel less alone xxxx |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2011 18:53:51 GMT
please go lp, i am going and although you dont know me ill be more than happy to help you if you need it. Im taking my section a colt but sis will be responsible for him all weekend and ill be babyless so will have hands free to help anyone who needs it. PLEASE COME Ahh thank you, I would love to meet up with you xxx |
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Post by harrythepig on Jul 10, 2011 19:52:19 GMT
I know how difficult it will be for you but you must still go. We expect minute by minute texts and photos of everything.
I will help you write your lists and prepare everything xxx
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Post by Karen, garrettponies on Jul 10, 2011 20:01:13 GMT
I'll be there for the duration if you need help etc X
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Post by CarolineNelson on Jul 10, 2011 20:03:04 GMT
I know how difficult it will be for you but you must still go. We expect minute by minute texts and photos of everything. I will help you write your lists and prepare everything xxx Good woman. Do it - LP will be fine. Sam will be fine. They'll have a Ball. It's a lovely and very well-appointed showground, always has been.... (showers which work, many loos etc) - and I'm told, E/fest is a great show. For all that my home problems deepen by the day, I am looking forward to my judging appointments there. (both for E/fest and for NPS) |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2011 6:49:03 GMT
I'll be there for the duration if you need help etc X Can we all meet up ?  |
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Post by bigmama on Jul 11, 2011 10:24:05 GMT
yes, lovepink we WILL all meet up ... let's swap mobile numbers now by personal message on horsegossip ..... i suffer from the 'what if's' and i have my husband and daughter coming with me to Equifest and i too am judging there however i am determined to go and have a ball as we do every year @ Equifest ... it is such a friendly show .... and i am a sucker for giving big hugs whether they're needed or not!
... and as you say, Jamie would have loved the excitement of getting ready and going to Equifest and i'm sure he'll be with you in spirit every step of the way .. so shake off those doubts my darling and let's go have a great time, it will be just what you need and you'll be so glad you went
Jackie xxxx
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2011 14:56:54 GMT
awwwwww thank you so much. Does your hubby like horses? If not what does he do all day? I have also had an offer, from another lovely HG member, to actually come with us !!! How kind is that! She will travel with us too, so I have a bit of moral support I am so glad I posted this, as really was ready to quit. Thanks everyone xxxxxxxx |
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Post by Ziggy on Jul 11, 2011 15:37:04 GMT
You must go!! Went last year it is a fab show. We sadly no longer have ponies but my daughter and I are going Saturday/and or Sunday if you need any help you would be doing ME a favour. Love being around equines and miss it sooo much. Honestly though you must, if you feel you can, go. it is such a friendly relaxed show and i think loads of HG'ers go. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2011 17:51:36 GMT
You must go!! Went last year it is a fab show. We sadly no longer have ponies but my daughter and I are going Saturday/and or Sunday if you need any help you would be doing ME a favour. Love being around equines and miss it sooo much. Honestly though you must, if you feel you can, go. it is such a friendly relaxed show and i think loads of HG'ers go. Thank you Nursery, we would love to see you there I have made a decision today !!! I am going - Sam is going - I am going to send my entries in....... BUT I am only going to take Sams pony candy and we will share her. I was taking my mare Violet too, but I just cant cope with the work and the worry of two being there. Half the packing, half the cost, half the work, half the weight in my old lorry. Shame for poor Violet, not getting to strut her stuff, but she knows she is champion in my eyes and always will be  I have had so many pms and messages, offering support, it is just lovely and has helped me to reach a positive decision xxxxx |
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Post by ponymum on Jul 11, 2011 18:12:01 GMT
Just caught up with this as been at a show all weekend - SO PLEASED your still coming ;D ;D
Will speak to you nearer the time - much love for your difficult time coming up xxxxxx
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2011 19:22:49 GMT
ponymum will you enter us for the pairs? Or shall I ? Entries need to be posted this week xxx
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Post by ponymum on Jul 11, 2011 19:34:45 GMT
I will do it xxxx just pm me full breed details and candys full regd name xx |
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Post by greengage on Jul 11, 2011 21:48:09 GMT
I'm going and we have 'red' stables. i go on my own with two kids, you will be fine , Just look for a Gazeebo with lot's of Pimms and you will find us, pull up a chair and have a glass or two..
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2011 7:16:23 GMT
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Post by barclaybob on Jul 12, 2011 16:28:16 GMT
So glad you've decided to go!!!!
And yes, taking one is definately going to be easier! I'm only taking one this year but next year will be very different when we have 2 going!
Woo Hoo LP
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Post by williamson on Jul 12, 2011 16:49:58 GMT
Love pink, I think you are incredibly brave just for posting that you were feeling nervous rather than deciding not to go and that being the end of it. I am so happy for you that so many of your friends want you to be there.
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