02/11/2026
"So yesterday we put the demons to bed. 😈
A few months ago, back in July. I realised I didn’t have many points left in British Novice. I figured that if I could jump my double clears without getting placed and without jumping in other classes, it was achievable. Sounds easy, right? 🤷♀️ Well, the first three were... although I somehow managed to get placed at Hickstead, gaining a few
Then the pressure started to build, and it stopped being so much fun. The next five shows, we just couldn’t do it. It started to become a thing. When I couldn't even get her around the arena last week, I thought, ‘I’m never going to do this.’ 😬
Well, yesterday we snuck off on our own, and finally, the goal was achieved. I guess what I’m trying to say is: if at first you don’t succeed, try and try and try and try and try again... it will happen."
