first show - nervous already!!

[charliedales]

Have just posted entries for llittle charlie's first in hand shows and had an attack of the jitters lol

Haven't done any "proper" showing before but have been watching and reading up, have been practising at home but still have flashing images of being dragged out the ring or something horrible like that, even though he's mostly a really good little lad!
Jason says I should get sponsored by rescue remedy

The first show's a nice local one, mixed class for all m&m, on the 22 July so still got quite a bit of time to prepare omg omg omg lol

will get a nice recent photo on here later!

[jay]

Good luck....You'll have a great time! I've recently done my first couple of shows. I was very nervous beforehand but really enjoyed them once I was there.

Have a great day charlie....knock em dead! lol

[rosie]

I'm sure you'll have loads of fun! It sounds like you're well prepared too, good luck and can't wait to see pics!

[alisonraven]

Let me know if you manage to figure out how to control the nerves - the Bakewell Dales and Fell show next weekend will be our first (no- that's not right, my first coz Raven is an old hand!) and I am scared!! Good luck and let us know how you get on.
Alison

[Daftmare]

WEY HEY The first Oakgate baby meets the world!!! The nerves will go once you get on with the job and then hit you as you leave the ring!! You've done plenty of groundwork with him so you're well prepared. He will probably be bouncy and a bit silly and shout to everyone so get there with plenty of time to settle him. I'm sure he will do you proud and make sure you get lots of pics.

[charliedales]

Thanks all, sure i'll be fine when we actually do it, will let you know how i get on, will be happy if we manage it and keep the correct amout of feet on the ground at a time lol

Jay, your show pics were really nice, forgot they were your first ones!

Alison, you'll be showing before me, so good luck and let me know how you manage the nerves lol

Yep Sarah, flying the flag for Oakgate I hope!! Will get loads of pics! would an hour be about right to settle him and get ready? .......chill nicola, chill..........!!!!!!!!

[Daftmare]

Oh I'd try and leave longer than that. Remember when you get there you will have to book in with the seceratary and collect your number. Then go and find where your ring is and how to get to it. I've got lost more than once!! Then get him out give him a walk round for a bit then you will have to take him back to the trailer for last minute touch ups hoof oil mane and tail brush plus change your clothes and have a good slug of vodka before you go in!!

[charliedales]

thanks sarah, will do that, the class isn't til about 10.30 so got lots of time, will have no bother remembering the last bit!!!!

[alisonraven]

You're right Molly2 - I read the date for your show as 22nd June. Will let you know how it goes and if the nerves are manageable. Very scared - what if I fall over or Raven takes off across the field!

[DalesLady]

You will be fine! Just remember to enjoy yourselves!

[zeldalithgow]

Is that the St Boswells and District farmers one Nicola? where is it held? I'd like to try and come to cheer you and Charlie on

[sammy]

Good luck.
Oh I might add, I might have to do a bit of showing if you have to

and have a good slug of vodka before you go in!!

[charliedales]

thanks all, zelda, bless ya! it is that one, thought it'd be a nice littel first one and then kelso if we're behaving!! it's held at just south of newtown, near the college, whitehill farm it's called.
lol sammy, how big a slug is it to be then?!
forgot to say put photos of charlie on last night, see what you think!

[zeldalithgow]

Thanks Nic will try to get there

Strange thing the bricks from the demolition have Whitehill stmped on them - I wonder if they made bricks in the past ;D

[charliedales]

hmm have seen bricks with that on too round here! hope it's all going well!