Jersey Fresh CCI3* Course Preview

Fence 11ABC

Having discussed Fence 6 & 7 with Leslie Law, and then the water complex with Hannah Sue Burnett I already had a healthy respect for the jumps on John Williams’ CCI*** cross country at Jersey Fresh, but by the time I’d tried to navigate my way around the twisting, turning course I have to admit I was jolly glad I wouldn’t be attempting to ride around the track on Saturday, that was provided that Jackie (Imholte) and I even made it to the finish that night which at times we doubted as the vultures, sensing our waning will to live circled overhead.  Profuse apologies to Jackie for dragging her with me  – we set off, bright eyed, full of joy and hope and returned, it seemed like days later – parched with thirst, skin like George Hamilton and vowing never to set off again without a compass, flashlight, sleeping bag, rope etc etc

All joking apart the course is long with several pulls up hill and  there are plenty of tough questions. Luckily it is not forecast to be as unseasonally hot  on Saturday as it was Friday but I expect the John Williams’ cross country will be a strong test for all the horses entered. Wising everyone safe and successful rides – Go Jersey Fresh and Go Eventing!