I hadn't done a horse show since I was a true beginner and had done the w/t division at a schooling show. This was my first one in 3 years and my first jumper show (also a schooling show). I did the cross rail and the 18" verticals, both the same course. The cross rails was optimal time and the verticals had a jump off. It wasn't as exhausting as I thought it would be getting to the barn and then to the show, but then, I only did two classes.
The first class I did well, but I didn't wait for the horn (that's how newb I am, I didn't know to listen for it), so I ended up in 4th. The second class I got 2nd! I was happy to end there, though I could have added classes. The pony I rode was being ridden in about 20 classes, so I would have felt pretty guilty to do that!
I'm looking forward to showing a different horse (that is less popular) next time, and moving up in the classes! I'm on a 2 week hiatus because I'm getting married Saturday, so I'm missing a 2-phase, but I can have my debut in dressage later in the summer :)
Above all, I loved the camaraderie amongst the students and the parents! So fun to work as a team to reel in the ribbons!!
The first class I did well, but I didn't wait for the horn (that's how newb I am, I didn't know to listen for it), so I ended up in 4th. The second class I got 2nd! I was happy to end there, though I could have added classes. The pony I rode was being ridden in about 20 classes, so I would have felt pretty guilty to do that!
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| Me and Delilah after the cross rails |
Above all, I loved the camaraderie amongst the students and the parents! So fun to work as a team to reel in the ribbons!!
