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Post by fee on Apr 26, 2010 20:32:42 GMT
Call me thick and I know I've been living down a rabbit hole for about a year but I thought the Group Show was at Edinburgh  I downloaded the schedule today to enter and it's in Refrew?? I don't know if I can make it now  I think because I've been so long out of everything the thought of trailering a new to showing horse to Glasgow is giving me palpatations and anxiety attacks... How long from FRB (about 2 hours?) I drive slow when I have precious cargo  Not sure now...scared....telling myself I can't do it, it's not worth it and just leave Polka in the field... Fee  |
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Post by cameg on Apr 26, 2010 21:35:58 GMT
Hi Fee
The show venue is Scotlands "flagship equestrian venue" there is no other venue like it in Scotland.
it is VERY easy to get to, I have competed there numerous times it takes me from Kirkliston (just at the forth road bridge) about 1hour 15mins. It is a easy drive all on motorway so the horses have a very smooth journey. I have never had a problem with the traffic going or coming back all the times I have been there.
You basically stay on motorway past Glasgow airport heading for the Erskine Bridge then branch of for Bishopton then you are there, easy.
It is so worth the journey , you wont be disappointed with the venue, it really makes you feel special to compete there, just ask anyone who has.
They do day stabling for £10, so easy for you to make a day of it, so giving you a chance to catch up with other classes etc.
Go on take your gorgeous girly, you will love it !!
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Post by ribrabs on Apr 26, 2010 21:50:04 GMT
I'm going to bring Merlyn...........splint and all!! It'll be good for us both I think. I can't decide if I should enter him for the novice ridden as it may well be too much for him. Maverick has had no travel experience yet and I'm not sure that I can cope with them both on my own. Stephen is off to the Isle of Man with his motorbike for the TT, so I'll have to get on with it myself for a change!
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Post by fee on Apr 27, 2010 7:45:49 GMT
Thanks Susan will give it some thought  I know it's mainly because I'm 'out' of things and my confidence is low. Jayne you and me both. I have always had to do things completely by myself and now I'm feeling I can't do it! Arrggghh!! Just got myself my first ever trailer too  Hopefully see you there! Fee x |
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Post by shanniesgirl on Apr 27, 2010 10:44:04 GMT
The thought of it is making me anxious too but I'm going to give it a try. If not I may just volunteer to be a helper. I hate towing but don't have a problem towing anyone else's horse - weird. The thought of being stuck in traffic is not good - not with him. Choose the times wisely!
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Post by mamadarcy on Apr 27, 2010 17:31:43 GMT
As Susan has said - the travelling down is really ok - motorway 95% of the way, just avoid peak times. The venue is fab, every time we have been it has been an amazing day, whether the horse went well or not! Its just a great place with a lovely atmosphere. Like it says when you phone them on their answering machine "the best place in the world"!!
i will be grooming on the day - but if i can help anyone - just ask! Eliz xx
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Post by dreammagic on Apr 28, 2010 13:25:44 GMT
Fee, you will be fine, you did a fab job of the driving when we went down to pick up up Inka  Just have to ignore the prats that think they own the road and have to drive everywhere at high speed Anne x |
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Post by rhoni on Apr 29, 2010 15:59:47 GMT
Bloomin typical - the Group show moves just up the road from me five minutes after I move to Elgin LOL!
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Post by dante on Apr 29, 2010 21:51:57 GMT
Rhoni i didnt know you were up here now?! Fee, the venue is amazing, its a super move for the show - for horses and peoples Its not a bad road, it can be busy, but if you take your time you will be fine  It would be great to see you there x |
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Post by rhoni on Apr 30, 2010 10:11:19 GMT
Hi Dante - we're moving next week - if you pass 2 large Gillie lorries on the A9 on Thursday give us a wave! I'm starting a new thread to ask who's local |
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Post by fee on Apr 30, 2010 22:11:31 GMT
Thanks for replying everyone. I'll put my entry in in the next few days and hopefully I manage. Couple more questions if that's ok... It may be a good idea for me to book a stable, that way Polka can chill and I can see things, because I'm always alone I can always basically arrive, show and go! How do I book a stable? Do I phone the EC direct? Also and again please excuse my ignorance but I got thinking that perhaps I should also enter her for classic head seen as I'm there and went all that way (hopefully!) but what is classic head? I'm not sure Polka has that? Sorry it that's a no brainer question but just in case they have to be a certain 'type'? Thanks again Fee x |
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Post by mamadarcy on Apr 30, 2010 22:54:21 GMT
to book a stable call ingliston direct, think the lady is called Denise.
the classic head (this is my take on it) will be awarded to the horse with the typiest head - and to be honest i think it depends on the judge to what there preference is?? dished head, tea cup muzzle, width between eyes - that sort of thing - me thinks...anyone else got a take on it??
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Post by rosebud on May 1, 2010 8:22:58 GMT
I am coming to the show from 30 miles north of Aberdeen. It's a lovely venue, the stables are nice and there's plenty places to eat and watch the action. I am going down with Julie beattie and i'm about 40 miles away from Julie. Should be a good run down, i'm looking forward to it! Just need to get my entry in once i've decided what classes i am doing as i think that my lass is going to be okay
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Post by marafia on May 1, 2010 11:37:53 GMT
It is great to hear that the entries are now coming in. This is going to be a fantastic show, held in what was awarded the best equestrian venue in Scotland 2009  ;D |
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Post by ribrabs on May 1, 2010 13:31:48 GMT
I'm stil trying to decide if I should attempt to ride Merlyn or not in the novice class!!! I suspect he probably would faint with fright, so perhaps I'll just show in hand and maybe have a short ride round on him in the warm up area, just to let him see what its all about.
ETA: Just seen that there is a Pre Novice Ridden Class........I assume this is for green horses?
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Post by alisonm on May 1, 2010 16:25:50 GMT
The Pre-Novice Ridden class is ideal for a young novice horse as the judge will NOT ride them. So allows the horse to be ridden by it's regular rider without the added pressure of a different rider getting on board.
A short individual show will be required and will be judged as a ridden horse.
Full definition of Pre Novice Ridden Class is in Schedule.
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Post by ribrabs on May 1, 2010 18:21:43 GMT
Many thanks for that. I may just give that one a go!
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Post by fee on May 3, 2010 8:01:54 GMT
Sorry I'm not going to make it Hope you all have a great show and look forward to hearing all about it Fee |
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Post by ribrabs on May 4, 2010 8:47:08 GMT
Oh Fee that's a shame. I was looking forward to catching up with you.
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Not sure now...scared....telling myself I can't do it, it's not worth it and just leave Polka in the field...
I know it's mainly because I'm 'out' of things and my confidence is low.
It would be great to see you there x
