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
For the sixth year in a row, Dreamy and I went to the local trotting track here in town to marshal the amateur races at the Cornish Horseman's Day on September 10, 2011. We had a great time with Shelly and McKeever, our partners in crime. Sadly no one took any photos except the track photographer, so I have none to share right now! :-( Oh well!
It is neat that after a few years of attending as a part of a local club, Shelly and I (and McKeever and Dreamy, of course!) are now specifically requested as marshals. Diann P. has requested us for the last three years and it makes me feel very proud that she does so. Also, she has requested that we marshal at the Sire Stakes Finals at Scarborough Downs. Unfortunately, this year we could not be there for the 2 year olds (Sept. 11) but we will be there for the 3 year olds in October!
I enjoy being at the track and marshaling is one of my favorite activities. I also think it is a great way to show the public how STBs can have successful under saddle careers after racing. Highlights at Cornish this year included chatting with many spectators, ordering a hot dog over the fence and eating it on horseback (without even dripping ANY mustard on my white breeches! WHOOO!!), and having NO racing mishaps on the track! Yay!
It is neat that after a few years of attending as a part of a local club, Shelly and I (and McKeever and Dreamy, of course!) are now specifically requested as marshals. Diann P. has requested us for the last three years and it makes me feel very proud that she does so. Also, she has requested that we marshal at the Sire Stakes Finals at Scarborough Downs. Unfortunately, this year we could not be there for the 2 year olds (Sept. 11) but we will be there for the 3 year olds in October!
I enjoy being at the track and marshaling is one of my favorite activities. I also think it is a great way to show the public how STBs can have successful under saddle careers after racing. Highlights at Cornish this year included chatting with many spectators, ordering a hot dog over the fence and eating it on horseback (without even dripping ANY mustard on my white breeches! WHOOO!!), and having NO racing mishaps on the track! Yay!
That's really neat - glad you guys got the opportunity to go again!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! I'm pretty jealouse of all you get to do with your horses! How do you manage all of that with a job and family?
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