The boys and I all arrived home safe and sound after a very disappointing but a big learning experience National campaign.

Oscar B was a little too much like an on heat stallion in the trot up and must have banged or over-extended his leg, as he went lame in the Grand Prix on Friday. After a few days rest he is trotting sound again but on vets advice he will not make it to Equitana.

World Star again was very fresh!!! As it was only his second show of the year, we were both lacking match practice and exposure as all little noises sent him off. Although he was tense and at times sky wood bound in his test, the judges were lovely in their comments. Stephen Clarke who is the head judge at next years Olympic Games wrote at the bottom of my test papers "Fantastic Horse! International quality; pity he was behind the vertical."

This is just a strength issue for World Star at the minute, so look out next year!!! World Star will now head to Equitana and some lessons with Edward Gal and Hans Peter Minderhoud. I am so excited!!!