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...
We were back at the Downs on October 14, 2012 for the 3 Year Old Maine Sire Stakes Finals. We had another great day like back in September for the 2YO Finals. It was a little colder and a little wetter, but still a lovely fall day. I did not get as many photos of us as I did back in September. I had bought a CD of Snappy and me racing under saddle the day before and Derek, the track photographer, added in pics from the 2YO Finals for me too! Ah well. I think I have PLENTY of photos of Dreamy, don't you think?? LOL!!!
We had a great day of fast horses and good racing!!
Tacking up! Yes, I am using an AP saddle pad with my dressage saddle. There are worse things. LOL!!!! |
Headed out! It was a little chilly but also a bit rainy. We both had our raincoats UNDERNEATH our maroon jackets. LOL! |
I love when both Dreamy and McKeever watch the races together. LOL! |
Looks like a fun day! Do you think Dreamy has flashbacks when she stand there and watches the race horses? Lol!
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