Oliva Week 2

Not a bad second weekend at the Med Equestrian Tour.

Curly jumped his first big classes of the year. Clear and placed in both GP qualifiers Friday and Saturday - top form, he really jumped beautifully so couldnt be happier. No joy in the Grand Prix. We ran out of steam towards the end of the course, had the combination down. He's still getting jumping fit I suppose, but to be honest i just rode in too strong.... and that's all folks :-)

Merlin isn't quite himself just yet. A little tap here and there, and slightly over-excited at the whole surroundings - which i suppose is good at his age. Patience is a virtue and that's all he needs right now. He'll get there in his own time, no need to push him too early.

Maggie May is in top form. Its like sitting on dynamite. We're starting to figure each other out and gelling more and more.

All three have had a couple of days of work along the beach which they're loving. Will try not to bring them back into the exercise rings until Thursday - nice for them to chill out and look at the waves rather than the same ol' crowd :-). Wish i had some pictures to put up but that'll have to wait unfortunately.

Fingers crossed for this weekend.... keep you posted!