Emma had a show (Gymkhana fun day) in Randjies with her instructor Thelma and had no one to go with, so I tagged along like we did about 1 1/2 years ago, when she had a dressage show there I still had Montana then hehe.

So we arrived at the yard really early, packed feed, feedbins, water bowls, halters etc and then tacked up and headed off.
The ride to Randjies was quite nice, just really hate the stupid dogs that come out of no where and startle the horses. But the spooks on the way there were minimal and not even anything worth writing home about.

The horses were both really chilled together and it was sooooo pleasant We got into Randjies and had a little trot til just before the tunnel. The last time I went into the tunnel with Lily she was not happy to do so and it was quite scary… But this time, she marched through there like it was nothing (BIG WIN) We then went up the little bank and then headed off towards where the BIG warmbloods are, we had a nice trot up to the top and then got to the Warmbloods. They were busy being led to the yard across the road, probably to graze and get worked. We then headed to the main Bridle pass where the gallop strip is

Emma and I decided to trot down the hill before the strip and get them to work their bums, they moaned all the way down but they did fantastically Then we got to the hill and Emma asked if we can canter nicely up there and I did not hestitate at all So it was Sox going first and then Lily went They were both SO good, they went calmly up the hill, did not speed up or anything, just a small spook at a wooden jump from Both Sox and Lily and then they were fine again lol Crossed the road and then cantered the last stretch as well

We finally arrived at the venue a few minutes later and we untacked and popped them into the stables they have there to chill and relax, gave them their teff and water and we went to find out when Emma was riding. The boys also came in tow with foods and drinks (Thanks Michael and David!!!) and chilled with us. Emma soon had to rush to tack up and go into her first race. The races didn’t go as well as I think Emma wanted, but it looked beautiful when all the horses cantered off and Sox came half passing down the arena Such a clever pony hehe. Emma did two classes and scratched the rest. We then Fed the horses and let them chill again till we packed up to leave.

Getting on Lily there was a mission cause of the excitement, she had a gelding neigh-bour that gave her loads of attention >.< But got on finally and we headed home. They were tired, but as tired as they were, they marched all the way home. I never realized how fast Sox can really move, he was at one stage about 100m ahead of us and I had to keep catching up with Lily at the trot lol (and she was walking very forward).

We finally arrived back home and spoiled the two of them rotten! They worked hard and were amazing! I was SOOOOOOO proud of Lily!!!! What a special horse she is We have decided to do more of these outrides to Randjies, they really are fun and awesome

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