Mike Jackson

Gatcombe Success

25th March 2007

All the horses went really well at Gatcombe this weekend. Max was 3rd in an open novice section - with a dressage score of 33 and a double clear. Feeling like an old pro!

Joey did a great test in his novice section, had one fence down and clear cross country, ending up in 4th place. He is becoming a real superstar even though he is only 6 - he definitely has the "x-factor". Rebel also came 5th, on a score of 36 double clear - all very pleasing as he sometimes has a different agenda to mine!

So not a bad start with them all placed at their first outing of the year! Next weekend I am taking Joey, Cornflake and Rebel to Goring Heath.

It's a relief to have had a good start. The next few weeks will be spent getting the rest of the yard up to speed and getting them out as much as possible.

Mike