I've really enjoyed my time riding different horses this year. I think it's improved my riding, made me appreciate time in the saddle more and I've had lots of fun along the way. This year is the first time I've ever been Hounding, where you take the Bloodhounds out for exercise over a set course rather than following a scent trail, and I've really enjoyed it.
Thanks to Stuart and the loan of his lovely Norman I've now been out with the Four Shires Bloodhounds a few times and I even got myself a tweed jacket so I at least look the part! It's actually one of my favourite bits, getting all dressed up and smart.
It's lovely to ride a horse that's been there and done that, Norman absolutely loves going out with the hounds, he actually shakes with excitement as soon as he hears them. The high speed in a big group took me by suprise at first, even though I'm used to big mass starts in Endurance the pace is much steadier and even, whereas out with the hunt it's more like intervals of high speed and then slower sections in between. But once I got used to knowing where everyone was around me and started to get used to riding Norman I absolutely loved the carefree blasts through the countryside.
Everyone at the Four Shires have been so Welcoming and I can't wait to go out on more adventures with Norman and Stuart over winter.
Thanks for watching,
Beth
Негізгі бет Out on Hound Exercise - Vlog 103 - Beth Endurance
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