Hannah Esberger-Shepherd

Noblesse and Vanita in the placings at Somerford Premier with Hannah

Somerford Premier was a good show for us, especially as I am still getting used to being back after my break to have Molly.  Vanita, the young horse came third with 77%, just out of the qualifying place - but we where very pleased with how he coped.  He just got a little "happy" in the canter which probably cost him the place as there was not much difference in the marks.

Noblesse was such a good boy - a great start to the season.  It was his first Int II this season and he came 3rd.  He felt quite confident and the mistakes that we made where mine rather than his!  In the Int I we were joint first but moved to 2nd on our collective marks.  Nevertheless he has qualified for the Nationals for Int I and is half way there for the Int II, so all in all a great outing! 

Molly also enjoyed her day out - she is pictured here sitting in the lorry - practising to be a dressage diva perhaps?

Rubin and Dolce Vita are the next ones to go out this week - I will let you know how I get on!

Hannah