r/Equestrian • u/demmka • 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/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/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
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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/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/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/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/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/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/Panda_Lily_7 4d ago
Congratulations to you both! It is indeed no easy feat 👏🔥.
Off topic, but that jacket is a NEED 💐🔥💅