I FELL OFF AT STAR'S FIRST INTERNATIONAL EVENT // Stayaway Show Goes Wrong...

It's the Osberton 1* vlog. Yeah, you know the one I've been hyping up for months? Well that's awkward. Anyway, you get the highs and the lows from me and this particular week most certainly fits into the lows category. Enjoy the final stayaway event of 2023...
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[@Toooldtobounce]

I'm still so gutted for you, but totally appreciate that it could have been so much worse. I am so pleased that I thought to get out my phone and film you when I did! There will be other events, I'm sure I'll get to cheer you on again soon. Much love to you, your mum, Dan, Star and Atty xx

[@flocartereventing]

Thank you again for filming!! And your fabulous commentary!!! I do hope so!! xx

[@margaretlane9629]

Wow what a beautiful ride down the drop and over the jump 🎉

[@naniqueoliver412]

Oh bless you Flo I am so gutted for you! You absolutely smashed the tricky combinations at 4 and 6! You will get back there and complete for sure!! So glad you’re both ok!! Xxx

[@bethany6148]

Oh bless you, I was so willing you to cling on even though I knew what was coming! You have worked so hard this season you so deserved a better time of it. I dont think you could have done anymore with the dressage to set him up for success he'd just decided that he wasn't going to give you an easy time. He's such a capable, talented horse and it's all in there, one day he's going to give you the results you've been working for for sure! Xx

[@TheVocalEquestrian]

Flo… how epic did you both ride that drop and skinny 😍 Thank god you got to ride through that, and so confidently too! So unlucky you couldn’t climb yourself back into the saddle but you know you are more than capable to come back fighting next season! All the best x

[@flocartereventing]

Thank you so much!! I’m sooo glad I got to tackle that and see how capable Star was. Thank you so much x

[@MsDgroff]

Dressage - Stop, stop, stop beating yourself up!! Star stayed in the boards and you stayed on. Experience is what you and Star gained. Everyone of us has had a rough test. Xcountry, again experience is what you obtained!! It’s a BIG course! Kick on girl and keep going. You have what it takes and so does Star!! Support from the USA 🇺🇸 🏇

[@amandamaccs]

Oh!!! you almost saved it, you were so close. Loved watching the drop to the skinny you did so well.

[@ansticecoe968]

That is such a shame. So pleased that you were both ok

[@Katherinekirbydressage]

Gutted for you, but glad that you are both safe, onwards and upwards to next season ❤

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

SO sorry for you and all the best for next year.

[@TessZissou]

Oh I cried! When you jumped the drop and the skinny.. you are so brave and talented.. well done.. It was not deserved to not complete. On Star and the tense ness - have you thought of doing in hand work? A la Kelly marks or Steve young horsemanship. That way he might relax more in the atmospheres as you would figure more in his thinking - (not saying he doesn't look to you for security - but maybe he needs a tad more) Having said that I recognise that you have been doing all sorts to help him..

[@EllaRichardson1]

Ah, babes watching you get emotional after the dressage nearly made me cry for you! We've all been there, except most of us experiencing similar lows at a much lower level! I think you're amazing and so brave for competing at the level you do! Excited for the throwback when this is your 'Star then' and you're showing us you both smashing it in the 'Star Now' video!

[@flocartereventing]

You are so kind, thank you so much for this lovely comment!! x

[@cathyacton1565]

As long as you're both ok. Have you tried calming cookies or something similar? Just might take the edge off. Onwards and upwards ❤

[@sueguyan8101]

Gutted for you, but we all have those times when things just don't go our way! On the positive Star has come a long way, he is not so hyper and anxious as he used to be, and his jumping is super, the dressage had got lots better in terms of his demeanour and lets face it, we don't have a clue what goes through their heads sometimes! Just keep doing what you're doing 👌 it will work out fine in the end. Btw how good was he down that big drop? Bless him, I for one absolutely love him! Good luck for next season with both boys, they are both gorgeous and a credit to you ❤️ 💕

[@LaurenLMarsh]

Don’t be hard on yourself hon! If there were that many Es then hon you did beautifully! Be proud. You certainly jumped that drop/arrow combo better than the first one you showed. Best of luck for the future. Take the positives and enjoy! ❤ we look forwards to your journey with him.

[@flocartereventing]

Thank you so much! He really did jump the tricky first section of the course beautifully, which is certainly promising for the future!! x

[@LaurenLMarsh]

@@flocartereventing you did well! Remember the positives and learn from the negatives. The fact you coped and carried on after dressage was so so SO good! Well done. Best of luck! 💗💗💗🤞🏻

[@lizgarland2241]

Fab 💚🍀🇮🇪

[@ashleighsavoury1204]

Honestly so gutted for you, I could see it all over your face. So emotional knowing the fall was coming. He handled the drop & skinny AMAZINGLY! that’s a positive for xc!

[@flocartereventing]

Thank you so much, didn’t he just!❤ It was rather emotional to edit indeed!! x

[@ashleighsavoury1204]

@@flocartereventing I bet, I honestly get what you were saying about your dressage too. I feel like it’s a good few steps forward then feels like sometimes we’re back to square one. So frustrating as we know they can do it. X

[@Mints_Equestrian]

Oh bless you both, not the results you deserved you two are brilliant next time it will be all hells running 🎉

[@flocartereventing]

Thank you so much! X

[@gailwarnock2764]

Have you thought about feeding some calming feed before he competes ? You will do better next season I'm sure .🌸

[@susanhodgson7218]

don't be so hard on yourself, its your first 1* and glad you are ok after XC and he was amazing off the drop and the skinny :)

[@annejarvis7002]

You showed tremendous courage Flo - the drop & arrowhead were brutal & you rode like a pro🎉. Glad you & Star are ok. You are both extremely talented - falls or non-scheduled dismounts happen. Do you think that some guidance from one of the professional eventers might help you with Star as you step up a level (with his dressage & tips for calming him)? It would make for an awesome vlog (if any potential sponsors are reading this). You & your boys are ones to watch - thank you for sharing the highs & lows - upwards & onwards, Flo. I love watching you & your boys progress - best wishes to you (& team Flo) for all that is to come 🤗

[@flocartereventing]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. We’re all good, if a little disappointed. I’ve been having regular lessons with a pro at home but agree there is a conversation to be had about what the next steps are for a horse who goes up a level at big shows, it’s a hard one to train for at home!! x

[@Siobhan_Shivaun]

You smashed that drop to the skinny anyways!! Shame about the unintended dismount, happens to the best of them! 💖

[@kippen64]

The dressage that you do at home is always much nicer than the dressage that you do in competition. Pity about the fall.

[@Squimbelina]

Oh Flo - what a disappointment but like you say - could have been so much worse and his (and your) confidence wasn't knocked and that's important. And he has shown that he's capable of it! And we know he can produce far better dressage because he's done some lovely tests this year. It's all there, just needs unlocking and some chill from the boy - you'll get there.

[@whatsupdoc99]

Aw Flo - not the best end to the season and your first International 1 star, but there's always next year. Star took on the BIG drop fence/combination like a pro. What a lovely, totally supportive boyfriend you have there too. Enjoy your final year in uni - all the best. xOx

[@flocartereventing]

Thank you, so lucky to have him and my mum form such an epic support team at these shows!!

[@algeebo]

Oh flo I was crying with you. You deserved to win the league and just because you had an unfortunate moment doesn’t take away that you MORE than deserved it. You have worked damn hard and be proud of yourself. ❤ We support you and will be cheering you on to kick more ass next year!! 🎉 Ps, love your mums little video clips! 😂 x

[@flocartereventing]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that. That’s so kind. Glad you love Mum’s clips too!! x

[@valeriefergusson269]

What juice grass!

[@meredithingram9384]

You both looked great down the bank and over the arrowhead! Eventing is so tough to get all phases right. You hung on to Star like a limpet but at some point just gotta admit defeat to gravity. Landing on your feet and nobody injured is still a pretty good outcome.

[@flocartereventing]

Exactly! No confidence lost and we all came home happy and healthy, just frustrated!

[@bromsonstud]

Do you have a proper BD trainer for dressage? To me he looks behind your leg and you don’t have a true connection because of this. Shorter reins and carry your hands, and push him into that contact. Winter homework 😊

[@bromsonstud]

Can highly recommend Gareth and Rebecca Hughes for training!

[@elizpert6689]

You looked grat over the drop and skinny - hope you take that away as a positive!

[@ansticecoe968]

Gutted for you on your dressage score.