Back in the 60’s when I started eventing, Preliminary was the lowest level offered. There were Pony Club rallies that introduced youngsters to the sport, but Preliminary and then Intermediate prepared riders for the top level of Advanced.
Well the allergies are starting to hit and cobwebs have been dusted off the dreaded torture machine in the basement (elliptical machine). SPRING is coming and the let down time of winter is over. Time to get myself and my horses back into work.