Wellington was already one of my favourite venues.... and now it has got even better!
Known for its super cafe and well run events Wellington has just installed a huge Olympic size outdoor arena.... and we were lucky enough to be the first to ride on it at the Premier League Event and celebrate the grand opening!
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| We were living in a beautiful clover field for the weekend! |
Affinity Bay (Finn) and Aramis T (Merri) were both competing at the Premier League show in the Prix St George and Inter I classes.
We had beautiful weather and both horses were on good form all weekend.
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| Ready to go... |
On Saturday both Finn and Merri produced accurate harmonious tests. Merri placed 7th with 67.6% and Finn finished on 67.3% in the Inter I class.
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| Merri strutting her stuff! |
Saturday evening provided much entertainment... we saw the 'Official Opening' of the impressive 'Waterloo' arena with performances from Grand Prix rider Paul Hayler and eventer Sam Penn showing us how amazing the space will be for arena eventing as well as dressage...
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| Watching the PSG Freestyle |
After a fun evening we had a civilized 7am start on Sunday before competition started mid morning.
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| Posing for the camera! |
Merri was a star in the Prix St George test. The trot work was fab, better than Saturday's, unfortunately we had a blip in the canter pirouettes which are double marks. We finished on 66%.
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| Merri was quite happy with her weekend away |
Finn was better than Saturday's performance as well finishing in 7th place in the Inter I on 67.3%
Watch some moments for both horses tests HERE
Watch some moments for both horses tests HERE
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| gorgeous boy Finn |
Both horses headed home Sunday night for a day off on Monday and a relaxed hack on Tuesday before we start preparation for Hickstead in a few weeks...
