HOYS full report -

We set off to HOYS on the Wednesday to have a few days up there to give him the best chance to get used to the atmosphere. It was chaos there, one arena for all horses to warm up in which was a bit bigger than a dressage arena. By the end of three days he was certainly used to horses of all shapes and sizes all around him.

The night prior to his competition day we were allowed to practice in the Horse &Hound arena along with another 45 horses between 10.45pm and 12pm! More like a bit of trotting around as there was a one way system in operation!

On the day we presented for the vetting first and then went forward to the main competition in front of a packed crowd in the Horse & Hound arena. In goupd of three we came forward and showed our flat work with difference of tempo and then went onto to jump a cours of 6 varied fences one at a time.

Orion was totally relaxed in the arena, showing his lovely free movement and lengthening. He then went on to produce a fluid and neat clear show jumping round before showing off his galloping skills which of all the competitors he was obviously the most confident as you would expect from his racing experience.

Orion working in the outdoor arena

Orion in the outdoor arena taking everything in

Orion waiting for the vets inspection

Orion did exceptionally well being placed 5th of a strongly contested championship class. Here are his marks:-

Having a young stallion that is so versatile in temperament and has proven speed will launch him as a successful young stallion in the eventing world.

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