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
I chose not to show during 2014 because I felt it was more important to save my money for building a house (more on that later...). In the end, I did two shows and my honey did a few fairs. It wasn't a huge year in comparison to the last decade, but I was pleased that we both got to do a little something.
When I saw a Facebook post that the local dressage club was having trouble filling their fall show, I figured I might as well give First 2 and 3 a shot with Dreamy. On a whim, I sent in my entry and we showed on September 14, 2014. I knew this could very well be our last show, as Dreamy was 23 in 2014 and First Level was tough for her. We had spent the summer with one lovely ride and another, so I knew she could do the movements.
First 2 we won with a 64.3% out of four riders. I was pretty excited. It was a great test and we beat a fancy young horse that had been undefeated all season at First level. He is now doing Second Level and will probably climb the levels quite easily. So I felt satisfied with that!
First 3 we had never ridden at a show. I had ridden the movements at home, but I knew this was a stretch. I just wanted to break 60% and feel as though we had ended our show career together on a high note.
At First 3 we placed second with a 60.1% out of four riders. I seriously cried I was so proud of the little mare! The fancy young horse beat us, which I didn't care about because we broke 60%! Who cares if it was just a schooling show. I am proud of all the hard work I have put into this horse since I started showing her in 2006.
On a side note, in 2014 this same club changed their name to the State of Maine Dressage Association and started a new year end program etc. I sent in my needed scores and earned my GMO bronze medal, all with scores I earned with Dreamy. She is now officially retired from competition!
When I saw a Facebook post that the local dressage club was having trouble filling their fall show, I figured I might as well give First 2 and 3 a shot with Dreamy. On a whim, I sent in my entry and we showed on September 14, 2014. I knew this could very well be our last show, as Dreamy was 23 in 2014 and First Level was tough for her. We had spent the summer with one lovely ride and another, so I knew she could do the movements.
First 2 we won with a 64.3% out of four riders. I was pretty excited. It was a great test and we beat a fancy young horse that had been undefeated all season at First level. He is now doing Second Level and will probably climb the levels quite easily. So I felt satisfied with that!
First 3 we had never ridden at a show. I had ridden the movements at home, but I knew this was a stretch. I just wanted to break 60% and feel as though we had ended our show career together on a high note.
At First 3 we placed second with a 60.1% out of four riders. I seriously cried I was so proud of the little mare! The fancy young horse beat us, which I didn't care about because we broke 60%! Who cares if it was just a schooling show. I am proud of all the hard work I have put into this horse since I started showing her in 2006.
On a side note, in 2014 this same club changed their name to the State of Maine Dressage Association and started a new year end program etc. I sent in my needed scores and earned my GMO bronze medal, all with scores I earned with Dreamy. She is now officially retired from competition!
Last two ribbons of her show career! Super mare!! |
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