Geoffrey Pannell's Comments

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At 4:32am on May 13, 2009, Rachel Heysen-Smith said…: hi Geoff. I like your stables!!!! How r u ?? Even though I saw u today!!!

Rach

At 3:31am on May 9, 2009, Timika F said…: ok, good for you, bad for Kate.
P.S. Have fun
Mika

At 7:39am on May 8, 2009, Timika F said…: Hey Geoff,

I was just on Barbra's page and i saw that you went to a comp...what comp. I didnt know you had a comp. And you have another one coming up soon. lol

P.S. i need information!

Mika

At 7:36am on May 8, 2009, Timika F said…: Hey Geoff,

How are you? And Kate? and Nick and Briony? Oh yea, and the horses? lol.
Mika

At 9:24am on May 7, 2009, Barbara F. said…: Hi Geoffrey, how did the event go?

At 8:30am on April 28, 2009, Barbara F. said…: Hi Geoffrey,
It sounds like it's going to be a fun event. Hopefully you'll both be in the ribbons! Be sure to let me know how it goes. Very nice that you both ride! My husband and I do karate together, but I don't think I could ever get him up on a horse!
I don't think I'll be competing at all this year. I have competed for years and years and recently my focus has gone elsewhere. Although you never know, I may get the bug later in the summer and head out to a couple of shows. In the meantime, I am enjoying chipping away at some of the really tough dressage movements and going out on hacks, now that the weather is somewhat warmer. I've posted some new photos on my page of me and some friends about to go out for our first hack. Check them out! :)
Karate class was much better last night. I just willed myself to stay focused for the hour!

At 6:34am on April 28, 2009, Stephanie H.S. said…: Hi Geoff,
Oh well we all gotta start somewhere. Good luck with your next event. Thanks for that, just give us a hoy when its ready :)
Steph

At 5:51pm on April 27, 2009, Barbara F. said…: Hi Geoffrey,
Yes I'm pretty well back on track. The weather here is finally a bit warmer and I've been working, then going on nice long hacks. We are right beside a regional forest, so very lucky to be able to go for miles!
I also train in karate, and my fitness level is nowhere near where it needs to be for that. The classes are an hour long and I'm all high-energy for the first half, then I slowly fade. It's not nearly as instinctive for me as riding, so when I lose my focus, I don't go on automatic pilot like I sometimes do when I'm on my horse.
I'm off to class this evg, so hopefully, I'll be able to push myself through the whole 60 minutes!
What kind of show are you off to? An event? Hunter/jumper?
How lousy that you all have the flu. I hope it's not the stomach flu. That's the WORST!!

At 6:59am on April 22, 2009, Lainie said…: Heheh, thanks Geoff!

This was on Sunday at the Showjumping Day I mentioned a few weeks ago...we did a 45cm Freshmans to warm up, then 60cm AM7, then 60cm Freshmans. It was a fantastic day, really relaxed, well run and no pressure!

El picked up 4th in the Unofficial (not bad for a first comp) and me and Bailey just had a great time! lol...I love this horse, he is just so professional, took great care of me (I'm not scared of uprights anymore! Whoo!)...El's boy Bob had a bit of a scare at the haybales, which were obviously living on a steady diet of QH Paint pony, but she got him over them...hehehe.

There are some videos up on Youtube, links on my page :D :D Adding more pics as I type...

At 11:53pm on April 21, 2009, Stephanie H.S. said…: Hi,

How are you going, what you been up to, How did you go at Reynella H.T.??? and... Geoff... do you have that video of me at Freshmans???

Anyway... check out my new (and only) Video at...

http://www.barnmice.com/video/meco-and-me

Thanks, Steph

At 3:50pm on April 19, 2009, laurenl said…: Another new horse? You seem to have new ones coming in all the time now! What do you think of this TB so far, and what do you plan to use him for if you decide to buy? I heard from Timika that Nick's riding Lochie now, and doing some pretty impressive stuff! Go him.

My life prety much revolves around revising at the moment, due to the upcoming exams. I'll be able to ride more often when they're over, in the huge park near where we live. They (the school) are already pressuring us about uni applications so that's concerning, just getting the results I need for courses. I'm applying to Cambridge for Medicine(unlikely to happen,but worth a try), The Royal Veterinary College, and Durham Uni for Biomedical Science.
Hope all's well at Inman Valley,
from Lauren

At 8:55am on April 8, 2009, Lainie said…: Hey Geoff,

Some exciting news on the Vic front - Me and Ell are off to do our *first ever* comp with the boys in 2 weeks (Well, Ell is almost certain) - a SJ comp, I'm doing HRCAV and Ell is doing Open and then we're both doing the Freshman's 45cm and 60cm. Will be interesting :D (I'm already freaking out about forgetting the darnn course) Shall let you know how is goes :D

Any exciting news on the go on the SA front?

At 6:29am on April 7, 2009, Amber J. said…: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HEAPS KOOL

YAYAY SORYY

At 4:23am on April 7, 2009, Amber J. said…: yes I want to know !!!!!!????????? what was it???????

At 6:33pm on April 6, 2009, laurenl said…: Hey Geoff,

congrats on the comp results, although I'm not surprised that bundy shied if the judges stood up, shouldnt they know better? Was it a serious fall- was Kate ok, nothing broken I hope.
I haven't ridden in a few weeks as I've got some major exams coming up after the holidays (I'm on easter break now but I'm supposed to be revising) but after that I'll be getting back into it. They already want us to do our uni applications so I've got to get onto that if I'm going to have a chance at going to med school- maybe I'll be able to afford a small property when I graduate. ant wait to come back to aus, altho the weathers been surprisingly good lately- like an australian early summer-type thing. missing you guys loads, form Lauren

At 5:48am on April 2, 2009, Timika F said…: oh, silly judges. but you did have a good day right?

Mika

At 12:56am on April 2, 2009, Lainie said…: Arrrg, NOOOOO! That's terrible, I'd be pretty darn annoyed too! Still, at least you both were going so well :D

Yes, April - completely your fault :D :D I go back to Uni on the Monday, so no can do. I hope July will be more accomodating LOL

And yes, video - would love to see it!

At 7:43am on April 1, 2009, Lainie said…: Hey Geoff,

How'd you go with the Horse Trials you and the big orange monster were going to do? :D

How are the new ponies going? Won't make it over for April unfortunately, but look forward to hearing how it goes :D

Bailey (my horsey) has come sound (fingers crossed he holds it - he's coping well so far with his workload) and we've just started jumping again. Messy, messy! But fun...Had a hoon on our riding club's XC course the other day - WHEEE! Hopefully will be doing some comps soon on the Adult Riding scene :D Will keep you updated...