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
Day Seventeen: Your equestrian idol
This is a hard one, as I am not the type of person who follows famous people, celebrities, etc. Yes, I think Steffen Peters is pretty amazing and I have always liked the Karen and David O'Connor. But I have never thought, "Oh geez, I really want to be like them." They are way too advanced for this adult amateur to idolize. LOL! I never have dreamed of the Olympics and all that. I love horses but I have no desires to pursue them as a full-time, elite level professional career.
So I guess my real idols are just normal everyday folks. I admire my riding instructor Judy of Little Moon Farm because she is super helpful and patient with me. She is a great rider who knows so much more about dressage and training then I will ever know. I love that I feel comfortable enough to ask questions and admit when I need help. I know she will push me in a positive way but never get angry or demeaning. Not every instructor is like that. Also, Judy has a wonderful mare named Locket and has not only done all her training herself but she also manages her EPSM very well. You would never know her mare had this disease, as she takes super care of her. Judy is a horse person who I highly respect and I value her opinion.
I also admire three Standardbred mares and their owner/riders. The first one is a friend of mine from Kentucky named Laura who owns a wonderful mare named Legs. Laura has owned and shown Legs for many years and they are a wonderful ambassador for the Standardbred breed. They have earned tons and tons of ribbons and awards in hunters, equitation, and western. Laura and Legs were at WEG with us and demonstrated western pleasure. Laura has done an amazing job training and showing Legs and certainly is someone I look up to.
The other two are Sea the Gray owned by SPHO-Florida and Whiz Bang owned by my friend Tina. These two Standardbred mares have competed in USDF shows from Training up to Second Level with their rider Heather! And they have won numerous dressage awards and ribbons. I admire all of the work Tina and Heather have put into these mares. They also were at WEG in the dressage pas de deux. While I know I will never achieve Second Level with Dreamy, I certainly am proud of the work of these Florida horsewomen!
This is a hard one, as I am not the type of person who follows famous people, celebrities, etc. Yes, I think Steffen Peters is pretty amazing and I have always liked the Karen and David O'Connor. But I have never thought, "Oh geez, I really want to be like them." They are way too advanced for this adult amateur to idolize. LOL! I never have dreamed of the Olympics and all that. I love horses but I have no desires to pursue them as a full-time, elite level professional career.
So I guess my real idols are just normal everyday folks. I admire my riding instructor Judy of Little Moon Farm because she is super helpful and patient with me. She is a great rider who knows so much more about dressage and training then I will ever know. I love that I feel comfortable enough to ask questions and admit when I need help. I know she will push me in a positive way but never get angry or demeaning. Not every instructor is like that. Also, Judy has a wonderful mare named Locket and has not only done all her training herself but she also manages her EPSM very well. You would never know her mare had this disease, as she takes super care of her. Judy is a horse person who I highly respect and I value her opinion.
I also admire three Standardbred mares and their owner/riders. The first one is a friend of mine from Kentucky named Laura who owns a wonderful mare named Legs. Laura has owned and shown Legs for many years and they are a wonderful ambassador for the Standardbred breed. They have earned tons and tons of ribbons and awards in hunters, equitation, and western. Laura and Legs were at WEG with us and demonstrated western pleasure. Laura has done an amazing job training and showing Legs and certainly is someone I look up to.
The other two are Sea the Gray owned by SPHO-Florida and Whiz Bang owned by my friend Tina. These two Standardbred mares have competed in USDF shows from Training up to Second Level with their rider Heather! And they have won numerous dressage awards and ribbons. I admire all of the work Tina and Heather have put into these mares. They also were at WEG in the dressage pas de deux. While I know I will never achieve Second Level with Dreamy, I certainly am proud of the work of these Florida horsewomen!
Awww, thanks! That means a lot to me & Legs. :-)
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