British Driving Society Show

Karen took the horse team to the British Driving Society Show at the weekend to take part in a demonstration. Although she was still struggling with her broken toe, she was thrilled with the way Blackie went. It was his first time indoors, his first experience of music and his first experience of close up, applauding crowds and he took it all in his stride. What a good boy!

CATTON 24-25 SEPTEMBER

This was another practice event for the horse team and although Blackie misbehaved in the dressage this time out, they all went brilliantly across country, despite the dreadful ground conditions.  It was a good job they did, because Blackie managed to tread on Karen's foot whilst being harnessed and although she didn't realise it at the time, he broke one of her toes!!  It meant she was struggling to brake the carriage and at one point it slid on a muddy slope and hit a post hard.  The poor groom whacked her ribs and was struggling for breath, but valiantly carried on.   Karen went for the time on the cones course and  although they had 2 cones down, she was still pleased with the way they went.  Well done everyone under the circumstances!
Now both teams can take a well earned break until next year.

ESCRICK 17-18 SEPTEMBER

Karen took her horse team to Escrick for practice, as it was Blackie's first outing after his injury.  They went really well on the marathon and were clear in the cones, but had time penalties.  They were a second over on the time, which they could have made if Karen had allowed them to gallop to the finish, but as she was being cautious with Blackie, she took it steadier.

Escrick Horse Driving Trials

Karen will be taking her horse team to Escrick this weekend for practice.  Results will be posted on her website. http://www.karenbassett.co.uk

National Championships, Windsor

Karen won the Pony Four-in-Hand National Championship at Windsor and would like to thank everyone who supported her, especially Ray Aziz for the loan of his ponies.  See website for further photos and results.

National Championships - Windsor

National Championships, Windsor. Karen was 3rd in the Dressage on a score of 65.02 and 1st on the Marathon with a score of 90.57, so she is currently lying 1st. Fingers crossed for the cones!

National Championships - Windsor

Karen is competing Ray Aziz's pony team at the National Championships this weekend.  They came third in the dressage and did a brilliant marathon.  Results will be posted on the website.