A Poem by Amanda Holloway The work at home hopefully already done For the day at the show or event to be fun Down the Centre line you go Wholeheartedly believing the Test will flow With The Scales of Training firmly in your head Into all the four corners you make sure to tread. Remembering every circle has four points And preparing every movement with well ridden half halts Have you in your head a lovely trot song? Mine often is “TheSun Has Got His Hat On” Makes me smile and

A poem by Amanda Holloway On entering the stable or field A simple “Hello” is best to yield A return greeting you’ll be pleased to receive As you check overall is as should be perceived. A plan for the day in which you’ll share Your hopes and dreams as much as you dare For a place on the podium is the best aim And your Partner sharing in this plan for you to train. How you both get there is to be defined As hills and mountains to be climbed For learning together is so much fu