Lots of fun
Ribbons, bunnies,
And a little sun
The Deseret Arabian show started on Friday. I drove up thursday afternoon to give Coco a chance to work in the arena and get used to it before the show started. The show was held in South Jordan, Utah- a beautiful complex- and *heated*. It was so nice since most of the weekend was rainy and cold- we only saw the sun for a few minutes each day.
Our first class was Friday afternoon- Hunter Pleasure 40 & over (otherwise known as The Old Fart Class). There were only 4 entries. I was just hoping we got through the class with picking up correct leads! Coco did a nice job overall- including... getting his leads! We ended up 2nd on both of the judge's cards- so we were pleased with 2 red ribbons!
I have to say though, I was so touched by the next class- a "Walk-Trot" 10 & under pleasure, where a little girl (not more than 8 years old) with only one arm, showed. She sat up so tall & was so cute. Her horse took every step carefully and was so obedient, as to not unseat the precious cargo it was carrying. I thought about the parents to this child and kudos to them for finding a way to help their daughter feel strong and confident. Tom & I were amazed at how well she rode!
Our first class was Friday afternoon- Hunter Pleasure 40 & over (otherwise known as The Old Fart Class). There were only 4 entries. I was just hoping we got through the class with picking up correct leads! Coco did a nice job overall- including... getting his leads! We ended up 2nd on both of the judge's cards- so we were pleased with 2 red ribbons!
I have to say though, I was so touched by the next class- a "Walk-Trot" 10 & under pleasure, where a little girl (not more than 8 years old) with only one arm, showed. She sat up so tall & was so cute. Her horse took every step carefully and was so obedient, as to not unseat the precious cargo it was carrying. I thought about the parents to this child and kudos to them for finding a way to help their daughter feel strong and confident. Tom & I were amazed at how well she rode!
On saturday, Cari & kids came for some of the "Easter" festivities- Kyle's lead-line class, and Ryan's stick horse class, and Easter egg decorating and baskets priovided by the show.
Kyle had a moment of shyness when the judge asked him what is your horse's name? She then commented that it looked like he had been riding a while. But Kyle's serious face broke into a smile when he saw a big stuffed bunny with a blue ribbon coming his way!
Ryan's stick horse class was cute- the judges asked them to "Walk your horses", "back up 5 steps", and "gallop." We were glad that usually shy Ryan got out there and did his class without any of us going with him. I think we all agreed that class was the most fun one to watch! The kids were hilarious.
Ryan getting his bunny and ribbon.
Ryan commented that next time he wants to ride- he didn't like getting all that dirt in his shoes!
Bunnies, ribbons, and Easter baskets.
Saturday afternoon, I had another class- this time with 6 entries. We did okay- there is definitely a difference between the polished, seasoned show horses and Coco. We ended up with a third and a fifth- out of 6 horses. One judge saw a bobble that the other judge didn't see- thus the descrepancy in placings. My good friend Graciela came for the afternoon to watch- which ended up being a HUGE help as Tom had to go to the airport to pick up Angelique and visit quick with grandkids. The class schedule went quicker than anticipated and he missed my class. Graciela was very helpful in getting me ready (mud wiped off boots, etc) for the show ring and to cheer me on.
Overall I know what I need to work on to improve our scores, and I know the judges like Coco- he just needs to be more consistent.
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