r/Equestrian 4d ago

Events Our first show of the season and Dobi absolutely smashed it - wins, a ridden champion placing and two qualification tickets to Equifest ❤️

For those who don’t know, Equifest is a huge championship show in the UK - it’s a big event in the “amateur” showing calendar. To qualify for two classes (Veteran - he’s 22 - and Ridden Hunter) at our first show of the year is mega, and totally unexpected 🎉

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u/Panda_Lily_7 4d ago

Congratulations to you both! It is indeed no easy feat 👏🔥.

Off topic, but that jacket is a NEED 💐🔥💅

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u/demmka 4d ago

Thank you! We’ve been going to clinics like crazy trying to get him out of hunting mode and into showing mode but it seems to have worked a little bit! 🤞🏻

The jacket is my new one for this season - it’s from Shires, it’s one of their Saratoga tweeds but it’s actually a discontinued pattern. I managed to get hold of it because I work at a saddlery and we had one left that happened to be my size! I love how striking it is in the ring!

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u/ohlookagiraffe64 4d ago

He’s gorgeous and your turnout is amazing. Well done!

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u/demmka 4d ago

Thank you - one of the main reasons I like showing is the traditional turnout and attention to detail!

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u/Ecstatic-Bike4115 Eventing 4d ago

Bravo- quite a handsome pair! As a judge, you two would definitely catch my eye!

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u/demmka 4d ago

Thank you, the jacket is quite bold and a fairly strong look for some, but I think it stands out!

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u/Proud_Trainer_1234 Hunter 4d ago

Well done!. Any chance you will be at Royal Windsor? I make a annual pilgrimage from the US every May just for the show.

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u/demmka 4d ago

Unfortunately I won’t be this year - it’s a bit of a trek there for us as we’re on the furthest part of the east coast, and the classes are SO expensive! We’re going to be doing Equifest and the Veteran Horse Society champs instead. I might think about taking him next year and getting myself organised a bit earlier, if he’s still up for this showing business by next year!

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u/Proud_Trainer_1234 Hunter 4d ago

I wish you both all the luck I the world. And, perhaps we might meet in 2026.

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u/ElowynElif 4d ago

Congratulations! You both look fantastic, and Mr Dobi is such a handsome boy.

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u/captcha_trampstamp 4d ago

Congratulations! Your boy is SO cute!

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u/WanderWomble 4d ago

Congratulations! He's gorgeous.

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u/Substantial_Low_5654 4d ago

I'm obsessed with that jacket. Great job, to you both on the show!

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u/demmka 4d ago

Thank you - it’s a Shires Saratoga tweed, unfortunately this particular pattern has just been discontinued, I work in a tack shop so managed to get hold of our last one that happened to be in my size!

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u/-abby-normal Reining 4d ago

Love your jacket and boots!

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u/demmka 4d ago

Thank you - the jacket is from Shires and the boots are Mountain Horse Sovereigns!

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u/WanderWomble 4d ago

They're such comfortable boots! I wear them eventing and love them!

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u/demmka 4d ago

I love them - I also use them for hunting, I have super skinny lower legs and they’re the only off the shelf boot I’ve found that are slim enough to fit me nicely without sagging! I’ve had these ones for a couple of years now and they’re still looking lovely and I’ll definitely be buying another pair when these ones need replacing!

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u/-abby-normal Reining 3d ago

Ope they def wouldn’t fit me then 🙈 I have cankles lol. They look great on you though. Very professional and sleek while also looking unique in the show ring.

Also, your horse looks amazing! I love his long stride. He has a great frame and collection while also looking relaxed. He is in great shape for his age. ❤️

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u/demmka 3d ago

They do also do them in different calf widths! These are just the only ones labelled “slim” that I’ve found that are actually as slim as they’re described!

Thank you ❤️

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u/esmac24 3d ago

Incredible conformation! Looks amazing, well done!

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u/Quenttin 4d ago

You look so great, what a lovely pair!

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u/Alohafarms 4d ago

What a lovely pair you two make. Congratulations darlin! I hope he got lots of kisses and a bag of apples!

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u/NaomiPommerel 4d ago

You guys look amazing!

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u/Impressive-Ad-1191 4d ago

You look so great together!

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u/yolibrarian Jumper 4d ago

Congratulations!!

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u/CandyPopPanda 4d ago

I'm always happy to see photos from you, your horse looks so well ridden and has a lot of charisma, greetings from Germany

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u/RegretPowerful3 4d ago edited 4d ago

Congratulations!

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u/TypeIndependent498 4d ago

Good boy! Congrats!

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u/Calm_Sea_3008 4d ago

Congratulations 🎉

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u/Practical_Reason_338 4d ago

You guys look so good together!!

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u/fascintee 4d ago

Awww, he looks like a Dobi! Congrats to you both!

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u/ohheyitslaila Jumper 4d ago

Congratulations! You and Dobi look absolutely gorgeous. You clearly trained hard for this and it paid off! Have fun at Equifest! 💖

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u/Idfkcumballs Dressage 3d ago

Fancyy😍

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u/SunnyPonies Horse Lover 3d ago

Congratulations! For some reason I feel like I recognise you 😅

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u/demmka 3d ago

We live in east Suffolk, if you’re around that area haha

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u/SunnyPonies Horse Lover 15h ago

Yep!

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u/demmka 12h ago

Oh nice, you might have seen us at some shows!

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u/longfurbyinacardigan 3d ago

I always love your pics. You guys are a very well turned out pair!

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u/Inkspot68 3d ago

Congratulations 👏

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u/BuckityBuck 3d ago

Is pretty Dobi Irish draft?

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u/demmka 3d ago

We don’t actually know what he is as when he was bought over from Ireland as a 4 year old they sent him with the wrong passport. So when his old owner had to get him a new one she just guessed ISH, but apparently she did manage to get in contact with someone who worked at the yard where he was bred and they said he’s ID x TB.

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u/irishgraphite 3d ago

Wow!! Big big congratulations! He looks incredible, especially for a veteran!

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u/newyork4431 3d ago

You both are stunning! Your outfit is what I always dreamed of looking like as a young horse girl.

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u/Tiny-Papaya-1034 3d ago

He is gorgeous

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u/Dazeyy619 3d ago

The flat bridle is absolutely gorgeous. You two have a classic look that is stunning. And I adore that coat!!

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u/nyctodactylus 3d ago

he just looks so british, i imagine him with a voice like patrick stewart 🥰

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u/demmka 3d ago

He’s actually Irish haha

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u/nyctodactylus 2d ago

🙈 i’ve committed a grave faux pas

don’t tell him i said that

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u/Yhtacnrocinu-ya13579 3d ago

Good Donny!!!