3rd October 2010
20km
[Rain Rain Rain]
I was the first to arrive at the venue, as soon as I opened the horse box door I felt the first drops of rain.
and as of then it chucked it down ALL day.
Me and Laura were surposed to be doing the 33km, it rained and rained and rained.
The 33km got scrapped and we did the 20km it was actually a relief as we were soaked through to the skin.
It's definatly the wettest ride I've ever done. Because of the wet ground we had to take it slow in most parts so the horses didn't become lame or pull a shoe and luckily they are both sound.
The venue field was pure mud by the end of it, and ever vehicle that came in and out had to be towed.
Unfortunatly the weather let the ride down, we rode 100 meters from the sea and didn't even see it because of the mist, we missed all the views. Fortunately me and Laura were still smiling at the end of the ride even if we looked like drown rats.
as you can see from the puddles how much it rained, it took us 3 hours just to do 20km after getting lost and having to go slow over muddy and slippy terrain. that puddle wasn't there when we arrived.
The last ride of the Season
Many thanks to all the organizers and helpers on all the rides.
You are much appreciated
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