Long and hot it has been after 7 hours in the car thus far, and 2 more hours to go due to a traffic jam on the Mass Turnpike. Our entourage consists of 2 sweaty horses, 2 restless kids, 2 great bay farm riders, the "show mom" and 3 jack russell terriers of various shapes, sizes, and ages. It was a full house this trip, for sure.
The horses and riders have been working very hard and have had a couple of awesome weeks of training. Emily just got her first BRAND NEW cross country saddle along with a used dressage saddle! (Lucky girl!)
A slight shoeing mishap put a question on whether The Game Plan (aka Hershey) would make the trip, but he is on the trailer, feeling good, and we are keeping our fingers crossed that he will compete in his second Preliminary event this weekend.
If we can beat the heat expected this weekend, we hope for a great time and a great ride!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Clinic Comments by Emily
The clinic we had this weekend with Debbie Place at Ben Loch Farm was AMAZING! I think the biggest piece I learned from this clinic was that keeping my hands down and at the withers while riding into them helped me balance my horse and prepare for a more powerful jump. I enjoyed watching the other riders and reconnecting with my young rider friend Paige Garson. Thank you Paige & Cindy!!
Mom and Dad also got something from this clinic ... the confirmation that I need a new jumping saddle. Looks like we'll be doing some horse shopping before the next horse show, which is the Stuart Horse Trials.
Time to go shopping!
Mom and Dad also got something from this clinic ... the confirmation that I need a new jumping saddle. Looks like we'll be doing some horse shopping before the next horse show, which is the Stuart Horse Trials.
Time to go shopping!
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