August 20-22 saw Orion Blitz and I, along with Heike and her team in Bettenrode for a Grand Prix show there. Orion and I performed my first Grand Prix Special and wow, what a long and hard test! I was a little nervous and my warm up was a little disorganized, 10 mins before my start time, Heike (as she was warming up her own horse for the class) reminded me that maybe it might me a good idea to start practicing some test movements, ops! As I was off in my own world and completely caught up in focusing on getting Orion relaxed and moving over his back I hadn't even started running through some of the movements.....but definitely good advice, Thank you Heike!
Orion and I ended up finishing in fourth place with a 64.9% and Orion most certainly got spoiled with lots of carrots :-)
Blitz also had a good show, we had our best Prix St. George test yet and I am so proud of the progress Blitz has been making, but I need lots of get well soon wishes sent to Blitz because he is restricted to walk at the moment due to a minor injury. But all goes well the vet says Blitz will be back in action in 4 weeks.
Best Wishes for a full recovery Blitz! Congratulations Pia!
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