A good day at Aston, albeit a bit of a nearly not quite day!
Piccolo V did a solid test for 30, a couple down showjumping this time, but a super XC. He finished 11th despite running steadily.
KEC Delicate Girl did a good test-although still work to do to be properly established at the new level. The mare jumped her socks off until the last couple of fences in the showjumping – perhaps she got a bit tired in the heat in this phase, but ended on a high putting in a fabulous clear XC for 12th.
6YO Timpex Karizma was contesting the novice class – she did a lovely test, clear showjumping, and just one green moment of confusion at the corner but otherwise a lovely XC. It was great to get her first completion at this level.
All the horses coped amazingly with the heat and there were lots of positives to take away from the day.
A huge thanks to Eleanor Hubbard for her amazing grooming and support.
And amazing efforts from Nigel and the team at Aston, keeping the showjumping rolled and watered all day and with all the XC ground preparation providing extraordinary going given the conditions. We can’t thank the team enough.