Hi All, I hope the world is well with you. Now where do I start, well lets begin in February. Para Equestrian Ireland took us to England on the 14th for a weekend of training and competition. We flew to Leeds Bradford on Thursday night. Friday we travelled to Richmond Equestrian Centre where we rode a test in front of Judge Margo Tiffany and then Margo worked through the test and pointed out where we could do better. Saturday we were back at Richmond where we rode an elementary test and scored 62.8% and came third. We then rode the para team test and scored 66% and came 1st (have to boast here as we managed to beat the Lady who won a bronze medal at the World Championships which made my day!!!). Sunday we travelled to Vale View Equestrian Centre where we once more did an elementary test and won on 63.2% and managed to get 74% and got another 1st in the para team test. A very successful weekend was had by all and a big thank you to all involved. March - we carried on training, I was invited to do a powerpoint presentation and a demonstration at the 4th International Equitation Science Conference at the RDS in Dublin on the 2nd of August. On the 15th Nationwide (an RTE Programme) came to film us and interview various members of Para Equestrian Ireland, we had a great day, with lots of laughs and again thanks to all involved in making the day a success. I am training away and plan to compete at Boswell tomorrow the 22nd. Youri is going well and in good form. We did a bit of jumping with him and took him round the fields for a good run. He is carrying a bit of weight and we are now working hard to get rid of the belly! My other exciting news is that I had a lesson with Anna Mervelt on the 16th of March which I enjoyed immensely. | 