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Post by jay on Feb 13, 2008 19:32:20 GMT -1
I've been wanting to take Jay hunting for a couple of years now, but never really mustered up enough courage to do it. Today I had a newsetter through the post from one of the venues that we've done a hunter trial and it was advertising a 'newcomers day' with the Cheshire Forest. Well I've gone and booked us in, so there's no going back now!  |
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Post by harveydales on Feb 13, 2008 20:06:39 GMT -1
I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time! In fact, I expect you'll get the bug and become a regular. Jay is going to love it and Harvey says can you take him along too please? |
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Post by taffydales on Feb 14, 2008 8:45:07 GMT -1
Well done, I,m sure you will have a blast.
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Post by jay on Feb 14, 2008 10:37:48 GMT -1
Thanks, Its been something i've wanted to do for ages, so I'm glad i've finally made the move and booked it.
Just a couple of things I wanted to ask...I don't have a black jacket, so will have to wear my tweed. I don't have a stock yet though. Am I better going for a plain white/cream one, or one of the slightly patterned ones, or doesn't it matter so much?
Do you think I should put boots on Jay? He's never caught himself when jumping before, but I tend to put boots on his fronts anyway just as a precaution. I don't have any rear ones as yet, but should I get some to be on the safe side?
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Post by harveydales on Feb 14, 2008 15:39:09 GMT -1
It's been a long time since I last went hunting but I used to wear a spotted stock with my tweed jacket. I don't think it really matters so wear what you feel happiest with.
Boots are a bit of a dilemna. If Jay doesn't catch himself, then I wouldn't use hind boots at all if it is as muddy where you are as it is here. don't know what the others think?
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Post by loopylou on Feb 14, 2008 18:23:18 GMT -1
You will have a great time. I have been out today the first time since the beginning of Jan, due to hurting my ankle. UUUMMM, i am aching from head to toe so will be heading for a hot bath in a few mintues, LOL.
Tweed jacket is fine and to be fair our local hunt only wear tweed since the ban. I tend to wear a patterned stock with my tweed jacket.
If you don't normally put rear boots on, i wouldn't worry about getting some. I only wear fronts.
I hope someone will be around to take some photos so you can share them with us all. Remember have a good time and enjoy yourself.
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Post by Rowndan on Feb 14, 2008 18:48:21 GMT -1
aww you lucky thing hunting is one thing id like to have a go at too.
looking forward to hearing how you go on
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Post by tinkerdorisalison on Feb 14, 2008 19:06:33 GMT -1
oooh - have fun!!! I was absolutely petrified when we first went we only stopped a couple of hours then followed some others home. It was good tho, and you do get the urge to go again!! Doris loved it |
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Post by jay on Feb 14, 2008 21:26:27 GMT -1
Thanks for the advice everyone. My OH will be dropping us off, so I'll definitely get him to take some pictures...record the moment for posterity!
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Post by laura on Feb 15, 2008 9:01:16 GMT -1
Brilliant - you'll have a fantastic time  I wore tweed with cream stock - but only because i only have a cream stock for evening performances - I would have preferred to wear a patterned stock! I didn't put any boots on Sonny (but we weren't jumping) |
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Post by Debbie on Feb 15, 2008 13:59:52 GMT -1
 Definitely get some pics ~ we want to see your grin from ear to ear as you two head out for the first time How exciting!!!! 
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Post by dalesponyrider on Feb 15, 2008 17:33:59 GMT -1
Well done for booking it. Now just go and enjoy yourself and I look forward to the photos!
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Post by PonyGirl on Feb 16, 2008 10:19:32 GMT -1
Have a lovely time!
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