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...
Our last show this year was the Southern Maine Dressage Association (SMDA) Ride-Re-Ride at the Hollis Equestrian Park. This is where you ride your test and after 10 minutes of working with the judge, you get to ride it again immediately.
The judge was Sandra Beaulieu. We rode Training 4 and scored a 60.4% and then a 62%!!! I was super proud of my girl! We placed first! Many people, including the judge, had not seen Dreamy since last year's Ride-Re-Ride. All commented that she looked very consistent and better balanced. :)
Clarence did the costume class again this year. :) So darn cute! Here we go, first one in the ring!
Apparently, Dreamy and I can do this with our eyes closed. tee hee! It was SO COLD that day. I am wearing so many layers!
Adorable kiddo! Hard to believe he is five years old already!
When I saw this pic, the first thing I thought (besides, WOW my kid has a good seat!) was why in the world am I standing like that? On the wrong side? Then it dawned on me.....the judge is down the lineup to the right. So yes, I am standing there like I am in an in-hand class. LOL!!!!!! I guess showing is rather ingrained.
They gave out black ribbons with pumpkins on them to each kid! They were cool! Can you tell he wants off the horse? Feet already out of stirrups!
Some pics were taken by my dad and some were taken (and kindly emailed to me) by Robyn Cuffey. :)
The judge was Sandra Beaulieu. We rode Training 4 and scored a 60.4% and then a 62%!!! I was super proud of my girl! We placed first! Many people, including the judge, had not seen Dreamy since last year's Ride-Re-Ride. All commented that she looked very consistent and better balanced. :)
Clarence did the costume class again this year. :) So darn cute! Here we go, first one in the ring!
Apparently, Dreamy and I can do this with our eyes closed. tee hee! It was SO COLD that day. I am wearing so many layers!
Adorable kiddo! Hard to believe he is five years old already!
When I saw this pic, the first thing I thought (besides, WOW my kid has a good seat!) was why in the world am I standing like that? On the wrong side? Then it dawned on me.....the judge is down the lineup to the right. So yes, I am standing there like I am in an in-hand class. LOL!!!!!! I guess showing is rather ingrained.
They gave out black ribbons with pumpkins on them to each kid! They were cool! Can you tell he wants off the horse? Feet already out of stirrups!
Some pics were taken by my dad and some were taken (and kindly emailed to me) by Robyn Cuffey. :)
That's a great idea - to reride your test after working on things with the person who's judging.
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