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Wentworth Hunter Pace - June 6, 2021

After Margaret and I had such a fun time at the fall hunter pace, we opted to go again this spring! This time, while I rode Rejoice again, Margaret rode her horse Jester and had a friend ride Ladyhawke. All Kennebec Morgans!! Jester and Rejoice have the same dam and Jester and Lady share the same sire. Unfortunately instead of a lovely late spring day, we had one of the first intensely hot and humid days of the year. It was definitely a bummer, but the ride was mostly in the shade of the woods and we had a great time!  most of the fences were 3' coops but we found a small log and this hay to jump haha Until we didn't. 😑 We brought along a third friend who rode Margaret's older mare, Ladyhawke. She's a good rider but hasn't known Ladyhawke for very long and didn't realize how much of a cranky boss mare she could be at times. She kicked Jester right in the front leg just about halfway through the ride, and while the cut itself ended up not being a big deal in the...

Sorry, I have to complain...

I am kind of annoyed at two recognized shows that I have entered this year. One is coming up at the end of June at UNH. They wanted you to send your (huge amounts) of money and entry by May 6. And as of just a second ago, they STILL HAVE NOT POSTED THE ACCEPTED LIST???

Um, what? It has been 23 days. I think that is absolutely ridiculous. I actually called the secretary two days ago to check and see if I could find out if I had been accepted or wait listed or WHAT! I was SO polite on the message. And you guessed it, she has yet to call back. And this is part of her JOB. She is paid to run these shows.

And the other one is a show in July up here in Maine. The entry was due yesterday, so I forked over another HUGE check. I called the organizer the night before last to ask about stabling and such, since I unfortunately have a special need horse when it comes to stalls (her RAO). And yet again, you guessed it, no phone call back. Granted, the show is not until July, but still. I really feel I should have gotten a call back.

Now, I have organized and acted as secretary for many shows. It is a tough job, not one that I particularly enjoy, but I ALWAYS emailed or called back a competitor within 24 hours. I bent over backwards to help competitors, because I know what it is like to have a question, have a special need, or simply what it was like to be new to a sport and need my questions answered.

So yes, after my extremely long week at school, I am feeling entitled to just a small bit of complaining this evening. :D

EDITED: It is common, here in the Northeast it seems, that dressage shows and three phase events post an accepted list.  Or at least they send out an email saying you got in, long before the ride times are posted.  I have found out that it is different in other parts of the country.  So just to those who think I am being unreasonable, truly it is something that it done here and I guess I have come to expect.  :)

OH and by the way (as of today 6/10) I have been accepted at UNH.  I ride Training 2 and 4 twice, once on Friday and again on Sat.  :)

Comments

  1. totally off topic but I wanted to let you know that I just gave you the zombie chicken award!!!

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  2. Sounds like you have cause for complaint!

    Just found your blog, and have enjoyed reading - liked your post on canter, and the resources cited and the classical dressage emphasis - dressage is a great foundation for all horses! Thanks for going to the trouble to put together a post with all those links!

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  3. OTB - Zombie Chickens! Love it! THANKS! :)

    Kate - Welcome to the blog and thanks for posting! Can you tell I have spent many hours studying the canter??? :)

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