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Monday, December 14, 2020
Thursday, January 9, 2020
04/2019 - 12/2019
The year continued with farrier competitions with world's largest competition in Netherlands between 11/04 and 13/04. Lauri was 9th in the division 3.
At 18/05 Marja with Ainhoa Patchouli and Lauri with Don Pablo went together to Saint-Beauzile and completed 20 km national. This small competition served nice training without any assistance.
The Soumesac CEI 2* with Master Cruiser and Marja didn't go as planned. They had hard time during the course and sadly Master Cruiser was slightly lame at 3rd gate. However next day Master Cruiser did not show any signs on problems. After the competition we decided that for Master Cruiser it might be best to continue his career in Finland where the competition regime and courses might suit him better.
Nice 40 km competition in Castelsagrat at 01/06 served as good training for Lauri and Don Pablo for the future.
The farrier competitions continued for Lauri in Sweden at 06/06 when the Swedish Championships are traditionally held. Lauri was second in the division 3!
Again preparing for bigger competition Lauri and Don Pablo completed 60 km in Vaissac. Next day Marja and Ainhoa Patchouli completed 40 km also in Vaissac. Really good weekend!
Sadly in following weeks Don Pablo had small injury in his foot and we had to postpone the 80 km competition that we had been training and preparing for.
Very near to us was nice competition in La Croix Blanche at 13/07 where Marja and Ainhoa Patchouli completed 20 km.
Lauri continued in farrier competitions in Norway at 10/08 winning the division 3! No more is he allowed to compete in divison 3 as he has now officially placed to division 2.
In Finland Step Night with Miia competed in Kouvola at 24/08 and completed 68 km CEN. Well done!
Marja and Ainhoa Patchouli continued to make qualifications at 31/08 in Gageac Rouillac where they completed CEN 60 km without problems.
Lauri and Don Pablo was getting ready for bigger competition at 22/09 in Degagnazes 30 km CEN.
Finally at 29/09 Lauri and Don Pablo completed 82 km CEN in Routier. First real step towards FEI qualification. Well done!
Farrier competition in France La Brede was held at 19/10 and Lauri was 8th in divison 2. Good start in division 2 no doubt!
Next farrier competition was in Belgium at 10/11 where Lauri was 9th in division 2.
Last farrier competition was held in Catalonia Spain at 15/12 and Lauri was 2nd in division 2!
During the winter time we have been getting ready for up coming season. Training and preparing continues as planned.
At 18/05 Marja with Ainhoa Patchouli and Lauri with Don Pablo went together to Saint-Beauzile and completed 20 km national. This small competition served nice training without any assistance.
The Soumesac CEI 2* with Master Cruiser and Marja didn't go as planned. They had hard time during the course and sadly Master Cruiser was slightly lame at 3rd gate. However next day Master Cruiser did not show any signs on problems. After the competition we decided that for Master Cruiser it might be best to continue his career in Finland where the competition regime and courses might suit him better.
Nice 40 km competition in Castelsagrat at 01/06 served as good training for Lauri and Don Pablo for the future.
The farrier competitions continued for Lauri in Sweden at 06/06 when the Swedish Championships are traditionally held. Lauri was second in the division 3!
Again preparing for bigger competition Lauri and Don Pablo completed 60 km in Vaissac. Next day Marja and Ainhoa Patchouli completed 40 km also in Vaissac. Really good weekend!
Sadly in following weeks Don Pablo had small injury in his foot and we had to postpone the 80 km competition that we had been training and preparing for.
Very near to us was nice competition in La Croix Blanche at 13/07 where Marja and Ainhoa Patchouli completed 20 km.
Lauri continued in farrier competitions in Norway at 10/08 winning the division 3! No more is he allowed to compete in divison 3 as he has now officially placed to division 2.
In Finland Step Night with Miia competed in Kouvola at 24/08 and completed 68 km CEN. Well done!
Marja and Ainhoa Patchouli continued to make qualifications at 31/08 in Gageac Rouillac where they completed CEN 60 km without problems.
Lauri and Don Pablo was getting ready for bigger competition at 22/09 in Degagnazes 30 km CEN.
Finally at 29/09 Lauri and Don Pablo completed 82 km CEN in Routier. First real step towards FEI qualification. Well done!
Farrier competition in France La Brede was held at 19/10 and Lauri was 8th in divison 2. Good start in division 2 no doubt!
Next farrier competition was in Belgium at 10/11 where Lauri was 9th in division 2.
Last farrier competition was held in Catalonia Spain at 15/12 and Lauri was 2nd in division 2!
During the winter time we have been getting ready for up coming season. Training and preparing continues as planned.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
12/2018 - 03/2019
December was rest period for the horses and at January we started to train the horses as usually for up coming season.
First thing at February we constructed riding arena for more precise schooling and for easier training during wet and slippery days.
Season started at 24/02 in Cremps where Marja completed CEN 40km with Jiicee Superstar. Good weather, nice and easy start to the season.
First real deal was at 03/03 in Tartas where Marja completed CEI1* 80km with Master Cruiser. Again great weather and they finished without problems.
Next weekend in Jämsä Finland at 09/03 the Step Night completed CEN 65km. This time with Miia as Laura injured her angle earlier. It was really good that Step Night was able to get this important qualification with the help of Miia. Thank you!
At 10/03 in hard track of Alles-Sur-Dordogne, Lauri and Don Pablo completed CEN 44km. Good season start for Don Pablo and Lauri!
Again at 17/03 Marja and Jiicee Superstar was getting nice competition training in Escamps CEN 21km. Easy kilometres but always good training!
Ainhoa Patchouli got his important qualification at 30/3 in Durance CEN 42 km with Marja. Well done! Durance is only about 20 km from us so transport was really easy this time!
Next months will include more of the main events of the season (inc. CEI2*) for which we are working hard to get ready.
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First thing at February we constructed riding arena for more precise schooling and for easier training during wet and slippery days.
Season started at 24/02 in Cremps where Marja completed CEN 40km with Jiicee Superstar. Good weather, nice and easy start to the season.
First real deal was at 03/03 in Tartas where Marja completed CEI1* 80km with Master Cruiser. Again great weather and they finished without problems.
Next weekend in Jämsä Finland at 09/03 the Step Night completed CEN 65km. This time with Miia as Laura injured her angle earlier. It was really good that Step Night was able to get this important qualification with the help of Miia. Thank you!
At 10/03 in hard track of Alles-Sur-Dordogne, Lauri and Don Pablo completed CEN 44km. Good season start for Don Pablo and Lauri!
Again at 17/03 Marja and Jiicee Superstar was getting nice competition training in Escamps CEN 21km. Easy kilometres but always good training!
Ainhoa Patchouli got his important qualification at 30/3 in Durance CEN 42 km with Marja. Well done! Durance is only about 20 km from us so transport was really easy this time!
Next months will include more of the main events of the season (inc. CEI2*) for which we are working hard to get ready.
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Sunday, January 20, 2019
Fall 2018
09 - 11 / 2018
Fall was quite typical but dry this year. It was easy to train and nice weather to compete but hay was not growing that good. Luckily for the hay it started to rain closer to winter. And as usually, it rained a lot.
Jiicee Superstar was getting ready for the world championships for young horses and we went to have training competition in Castelsagrat at 02/09. Marja and Jiicee completed the 40 km without problems and it was quite nice training for the upcoming world championships.
Don Pablo (5yo) was getting ready for national championships for young horses. He needed one 40 km SHF competition to qualify to the championships. Marja and Don Pablo finished 40 km in Routiers at 15/09 without problems.
At 29/09 the world championships for young horses took place in Samorin. We were there with Jiicee Superstar. Jiicee and Marja finished the race without major problems. The main goal was to finish and hopefully with better speed than before. As usually Jiicee was able to exceed our expectations and did well. Traveling went really well and in the competition Jiicee broke the 16 km/h barrier without problems. Main thing was that Jiicee was really good even after the last vet gate and after all the traveling and the competition she was like nothing at home. You can read more precise about the Samorin at https://www.teamsunracing.com/p/samorin-wcf.html in our blog.
Quite soon after the Samorin Don Pablo did go to national championships for young horses that took place in Uzes at 14/10. This 60 km competition has very strict veterinary inspections and at the end the horse is classified per the results of the inspections and the average speed. Speed needs to be between 14.8 km/h and 15.5 km/h thus there is only about 10 minute window to cross the finish line. The heart rate needs to be 54 or under in 5 minutes to get two points or in 10 minutes to get one point. Also all the metabolic indicators needs to be perfect. Marja and Don Pablo completed the competition nicely. Don Pablo gained two points out of four but for trotter it was still quite well done and he classified as "Very Good".
Last competition for the year was first FEI competition for Laura. In Pamiers at 17/11 Laura and Master Cruise completed CEI 1* 82 km without problems. Well done!
During the winter the horses will have some rest but as usually at the beginning of the year we start to train for the next season.
Fall was quite typical but dry this year. It was easy to train and nice weather to compete but hay was not growing that good. Luckily for the hay it started to rain closer to winter. And as usually, it rained a lot.
Jiicee Superstar was getting ready for the world championships for young horses and we went to have training competition in Castelsagrat at 02/09. Marja and Jiicee completed the 40 km without problems and it was quite nice training for the upcoming world championships.
Don Pablo (5yo) was getting ready for national championships for young horses. He needed one 40 km SHF competition to qualify to the championships. Marja and Don Pablo finished 40 km in Routiers at 15/09 without problems.
At 29/09 the world championships for young horses took place in Samorin. We were there with Jiicee Superstar. Jiicee and Marja finished the race without major problems. The main goal was to finish and hopefully with better speed than before. As usually Jiicee was able to exceed our expectations and did well. Traveling went really well and in the competition Jiicee broke the 16 km/h barrier without problems. Main thing was that Jiicee was really good even after the last vet gate and after all the traveling and the competition she was like nothing at home. You can read more precise about the Samorin at https://www.teamsunracing.com/p/samorin-wcf.html in our blog.
Quite soon after the Samorin Don Pablo did go to national championships for young horses that took place in Uzes at 14/10. This 60 km competition has very strict veterinary inspections and at the end the horse is classified per the results of the inspections and the average speed. Speed needs to be between 14.8 km/h and 15.5 km/h thus there is only about 10 minute window to cross the finish line. The heart rate needs to be 54 or under in 5 minutes to get two points or in 10 minutes to get one point. Also all the metabolic indicators needs to be perfect. Marja and Don Pablo completed the competition nicely. Don Pablo gained two points out of four but for trotter it was still quite well done and he classified as "Very Good".
Last competition for the year was first FEI competition for Laura. In Pamiers at 17/11 Laura and Master Cruise completed CEI 1* 82 km without problems. Well done!
During the winter the horses will have some rest but as usually at the beginning of the year we start to train for the next season.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Summer 2018
The summer was quite hot and dry as usual so there was not so many competitions. We and also the organisers plan most of the competitions around the hottest summer time.
Master Cruiser did his first international race at 17/6 in Soumensac with Marja. Master Cruiser was moved from Finland to France at the beginning of the year and we did few test races before we went up to try the international level. Even in hot weather Master Cruiser showed no signs of problems and the CEI 80 km was finished quite nicely.
Also Ainhoa Patchouli debuted with Marja during the summer. First race for the horse but finished with ease the CEN 20 km at 14/7 in La Croix Blanche. Accompanied with Don Pablo and Lauri. It was nice to go together but always it is somewhat stressful to have two horses WITHOUT any crew to help.
At 24/8 we had two day competition CEI 2* 2x70 km in Monpazier with Master Cruiser. The first day went really well and there was no problems. Horse felt just great all-around. At the next morning the horse was somewhat stiff but stiffness went away after walking and there was no problems in the vet control. However after the first loop of the second day the Master Cruiser sadly went slightly lame that was also visible in the vet check. There was no problems with the hoofs or lower limbs thus we concluded that there was some minor strain that caused the lameness. Next morning there was no lameness or any problem whatsoever. So luckily it was just bad luck with minor injury that stopped the race that day.
Meanwhile Laura continued training and racing with Step Night as planned. Step Night completed CEN 48 km with Laura at 26/08 in Kouvola without problems.
Even the summer was quite hot and dry we still continued to train hard for the upcoming events. Most of all to the main event of our season: World Championship for Young Horses in Samorin, Slovakia.
Master Cruiser did his first international race at 17/6 in Soumensac with Marja. Master Cruiser was moved from Finland to France at the beginning of the year and we did few test races before we went up to try the international level. Even in hot weather Master Cruiser showed no signs of problems and the CEI 80 km was finished quite nicely.
Also Ainhoa Patchouli debuted with Marja during the summer. First race for the horse but finished with ease the CEN 20 km at 14/7 in La Croix Blanche. Accompanied with Don Pablo and Lauri. It was nice to go together but always it is somewhat stressful to have two horses WITHOUT any crew to help.
At 24/8 we had two day competition CEI 2* 2x70 km in Monpazier with Master Cruiser. The first day went really well and there was no problems. Horse felt just great all-around. At the next morning the horse was somewhat stiff but stiffness went away after walking and there was no problems in the vet control. However after the first loop of the second day the Master Cruiser sadly went slightly lame that was also visible in the vet check. There was no problems with the hoofs or lower limbs thus we concluded that there was some minor strain that caused the lameness. Next morning there was no lameness or any problem whatsoever. So luckily it was just bad luck with minor injury that stopped the race that day.
Meanwhile Laura continued training and racing with Step Night as planned. Step Night completed CEN 48 km with Laura at 26/08 in Kouvola without problems.
Even the summer was quite hot and dry we still continued to train hard for the upcoming events. Most of all to the main event of our season: World Championship for Young Horses in Samorin, Slovakia.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Spring 2018
Spring started at 25/03 in Durance's great tracks when Marja / Master Cruiser completed CEN 60 km easily. Even it has been raining very much the stiff sandy tracks in Durance held really well and it was very nice to compete there.
Next was the first FEI qualification for 5 yo Don Pablo at 15/04 in Montendre where Lauri / Don Pablo completed CEN 44 km. It was quite wet but the track was decent and there was no major problems.
At 29/04 in Beaumont-du-Perigord both Lauri / Jiicee Superstar and Marja / Master Cruiser competed in CEI 44 km. Track was very slippery and rocky. Also the parking and grooming areas suffered really badly from the rainy weather. Luckily Lauri and Marja was however able to complete the race quite easily. Thank you Laura for the grooming / assistance!
In Finland at 05/05 in Pinsiö it was time for the first FEI qualification for Step Night. Laura / Step Night was able to complete the race easily. Well done!
The spring highlighted at 20/05 in Castelsagrat where our own breeding, owned and trained, Finnish born Jiicee Superstar debuted in her first CEI 2* 120 km. Weather was really hot recording up to 30°C and the track had lot of ascend totalling over 1900 meters. Nevertheless our 7 yo Jiicee Superstar ride by Marja was able to complete the race without problems! Excellent job!
Next was the first FEI qualification for 5 yo Don Pablo at 15/04 in Montendre where Lauri / Don Pablo completed CEN 44 km. It was quite wet but the track was decent and there was no major problems.
At 29/04 in Beaumont-du-Perigord both Lauri / Jiicee Superstar and Marja / Master Cruiser competed in CEI 44 km. Track was very slippery and rocky. Also the parking and grooming areas suffered really badly from the rainy weather. Luckily Lauri and Marja was however able to complete the race quite easily. Thank you Laura for the grooming / assistance!
In Finland at 05/05 in Pinsiö it was time for the first FEI qualification for Step Night. Laura / Step Night was able to complete the race easily. Well done!
The spring highlighted at 20/05 in Castelsagrat where our own breeding, owned and trained, Finnish born Jiicee Superstar debuted in her first CEI 2* 120 km. Weather was really hot recording up to 30°C and the track had lot of ascend totalling over 1900 meters. Nevertheless our 7 yo Jiicee Superstar ride by Marja was able to complete the race without problems! Excellent job!
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Winter 2017-2018
Spring is coming!
18.02.2018 Laura and her new horse Step Night started the year in Hollola completing CEN 24 km successfully. This was the first race for the horse but everything went smoothly. Quite promising debut for the horse!
25.02.2018 Jiicee Superstar completed the legendary but difficult Hasparren CEI 90 km race with Marja. This was the first completed CEI 1* for our own bred "foal". Born to us and under our eyes in Finland and now ridden by us in CEI level in France. What an excellent horse she has grown into! We are very lucky to have her!
25.02.2018 Laura and Step Night completed CEN 32 km in Lieto. Lot of unlucky events before even getting to the race put some stress to the competition but still the horse was able to finish the race without problems. Well done yet again!
We celebrated the new year by moving from our old house to the new. Also we moved our horses with us to our new stables. Thus lot to do in very limited time. Also we are going to do lot of renovating to the stables and to the surroundings during the year while training and competing normally. Needless to say that we will be having quite stressful year but we trust that it will be worth it.
We also transferred our Master Cruiser from Finland to here in France. Master Cruiser has completed the FEI qualification and he shows quite good potential to be steady performer in CEI level. We plan to have few training competitions with him and then we try to break the ice for CEI level during the spring.
Jiicee Superstar is getting lot of training and we aim to progress in to the higher CEI levels. Don Pablo is starting his FEI novice qualification this year and we hope to get that underway and done during this year. Ainhoa Patchouli is going to debut in competitions during the year and we plan to get him steadily towards national young horses championships.
Laura will continue on training and competing her new horse Step Night in Finland. Also in addition to endurance racing Lauri will be competing in various competitions in farriery / blacksmithing during the year.
18.02.2018 Laura and her new horse Step Night started the year in Hollola completing CEN 24 km successfully. This was the first race for the horse but everything went smoothly. Quite promising debut for the horse!
25.02.2018 Jiicee Superstar completed the legendary but difficult Hasparren CEI 90 km race with Marja. This was the first completed CEI 1* for our own bred "foal". Born to us and under our eyes in Finland and now ridden by us in CEI level in France. What an excellent horse she has grown into! We are very lucky to have her!
25.02.2018 Laura and Step Night completed CEN 32 km in Lieto. Lot of unlucky events before even getting to the race put some stress to the competition but still the horse was able to finish the race without problems. Well done yet again!
We celebrated the new year by moving from our old house to the new. Also we moved our horses with us to our new stables. Thus lot to do in very limited time. Also we are going to do lot of renovating to the stables and to the surroundings during the year while training and competing normally. Needless to say that we will be having quite stressful year but we trust that it will be worth it.
We also transferred our Master Cruiser from Finland to here in France. Master Cruiser has completed the FEI qualification and he shows quite good potential to be steady performer in CEI level. We plan to have few training competitions with him and then we try to break the ice for CEI level during the spring.
Jiicee Superstar is getting lot of training and we aim to progress in to the higher CEI levels. Don Pablo is starting his FEI novice qualification this year and we hope to get that underway and done during this year. Ainhoa Patchouli is going to debut in competitions during the year and we plan to get him steadily towards national young horses championships.
Laura will continue on training and competing her new horse Step Night in Finland. Also in addition to endurance racing Lauri will be competing in various competitions in farriery / blacksmithing during the year.
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