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Post by Louise C on May 7, 2008 22:19:33 GMT 1
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Sue & Tinta
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Post by Sue & Tinta on May 8, 2008 13:34:36 GMT 1
oooo fanks for this Missus - might just see if I can persuade someone from our yard (with lorry) to take part as I'd love to take part  |
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Post by Louise C on May 8, 2008 15:49:25 GMT 1
Nikki is planning on doing it I think - 2 ex polo ponies together might make a good pair!!!
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Post by Casper on May 8, 2008 16:33:09 GMT 1
Yay, might come down to lend some help and support! Sounds like fun xx
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Post by LuckyRed on May 13, 2008 13:27:36 GMT 1
Hi Louise - have not opened the link yet (busy at work pretending that I'm doing something useful!) - hopefully I'll come along as well - push the boat out a bit and challenge yourself - do a longer one! I'll probably aim for the 15 miles!
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Post by Louise C on May 13, 2008 17:50:54 GMT 1
Oh Sarah that could be fun - Flynn is doing 8 at Waddesdon on Sunday so I'll see how he goes for that - my sharer is taking him but it's not speed related - these are and you have to go quite fast. I should be OK though!
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Post by KoLaTo on May 13, 2008 22:21:09 GMT 1
Oooh, just seen this, me and smallish could be up for it as well......
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Post by Louise C on May 14, 2008 10:50:13 GMT 1
Oh goody - can you do 15miles PP? Would be funny with Red and Flynn though!
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Post by nikki on May 14, 2008 12:39:36 GMT 1
Not sure if Clover is going to be fit enough as she's off work with a suspected abcess at the mo.  Got the vet coming on Friday so should know how long she'll be off work by then. If we do the 5 miles I'd very much appreciate someone with a sane & sensible horse (the gorgeous Tinta maybe??) to accompany us as we are still very much getting to know each other! If I can't do the ride I might volunteer to help out so should get to see you all anyway!  |
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Post by nikki on May 14, 2008 12:42:18 GMT 1
p.s. Just noticed that you can do the ride Hor Concour (or something similar!) so you can go at your own pace and not worry about qualifying times etc. |
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Post by LuckyRed on May 14, 2008 15:51:00 GMT 1
having looked at the link, the speeds are not that fast - and from my limited experience all that happens if you take too long is they tell you that you've taken too long! If we were to start as early as possible you would not even need to worry that the organisers were having to wait behind.
It says you need to ride in groups of 2 - 5 Riders - I guess because its a pony club thing they don't want youngsters out and about on their own - we could make up an IH team if anyone else is up for it!
I still say 15 miles would be well within the capabilities of most of us!
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Post by Louise C on May 14, 2008 20:08:40 GMT 1
I've never not been able to stay within the pace so would be OK. They always start the 20 milers first then the 15 so time isn't really an issue from that viewpoint.
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Post by LuckyRed on May 15, 2008 8:45:39 GMT 1
We're on for 15 miles then? Do you need to be picked up on the way?
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Post by Louise C on May 15, 2008 9:22:27 GMT 1
I'll probably hack there Sarah thanks:-) Sure I'll be fine for 15 yes:-)
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Post by LuckyRed on May 15, 2008 15:15:37 GMT 1
Are you close enough to hack there? Lucky you!
Closer to the date (I'm away for the next 3 weeks with work) we could maybe make arrangements on where to meet?
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Got the vet coming on Friday so should know how long she'll be off work by then. If we do the 5 miles I'd very much appreciate someone with a sane & sensible horse (the gorgeous Tinta maybe??) to accompany us as we are still very much getting to know each other!