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...
You both look terrific. I love the smile in the first photo!
ReplyDeleteYou guys look like you're having fun, and have to love that blue ribbon!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love showing and always have that silly smile on my face. I have been teased in the past...LOL!
ReplyDeleteEven the sprained ankle at the end of the day couldn't wipe the smile away.... :D
Way to go, great pictures and Blue baby!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see more this summer :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos - thanks for posting them! Love the big smile in the first one. If it was me showing (ack!)I would have a worried, nervous look, for sure! ;-)
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