Tech and I went to our first show together this weekend! Thanks to the awesome support of Katikati Pony Club, I was able to ride my Para Championship Grade 1a dressage test twice at their dressage day and received some good feedback from the judges.

We know what we need to work on for HOY which is fast approaching and it was great for me to get the experience of riding out in a 'field' and pegged-out arena for the first time. I've only ridden in indoor/outdoor fenced arenas before so it was a bit nerve wracking for me to say the least being out in the open off the lead rein!

Tech behaved really well and made me feel very safe. He didn't take any notice or get worked up at the kids zooming past on their ponies, the loudspeaker, car horns to signal the start of dressage tests or the general excitement of the day. Well done my boy!

I want to say a huge thank you to my support team for the day - Lisa, Tania, Kerry and Darren. I couldn't have done it without you! And a big thank you to Katikati Pony Club for being so welcoming too. I look forward to next year!