Hi Susan,

Just an update about the Summer National's.

We were really pleased with Archie, he worked in really well with the other horses (no naughtyness) and was well behaved in the stable as we were there for the whole weekend.

Unfortunately he couldn't contain himself in the test. His trot marks ranged from 6's to 8's, but when he went into canter he got a bit over the top and started showing off. I think we won the prize for the most flying changes in one test. Conseqently his scores ranged from 2's upwards. Had he held it together, he would definitely have ended up in the top 10.

Tina brought him out to exercise him the next day and show me his latest party pieces. He is now working at Inter 1 level and she is hoping to attempt one in the next couple of months.

Tina recently took him to Pammy Hutton for a couple of lessons, and Pammy really likes him. She says Tina should take him next year on the sunshine tour.

Unfortunately, it will be down to finances, as Tina will receive no help from BD, but if we can scrape together the funds she may well take him along with Swayze.

Pammy is sure that Archie will make grand prix (lets hope so - if nothing goes wrong).

Speak to you soon

Love

Ann