Our first show

PaulaO
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Our first show

Postby PaulaO » Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:30 pm

Ariel was a freaking rock star. She remained totally chill and even took a doze in the warm up arena. Thursday and Friday nights I was a wreck. Those nights we rode in the arena which was set up. She looked at stuff but was non-reactive. Saturday morning I woke up and the first thing that came into my mind was "I get to ride Ariel in the show." I was actually excited! And calm. I didn't even want to barf. We rode 4 classes and pinned in 2. The ribbons mean nothing to me. It was all about the experience. I was kind of disappointed that we didn't pin in the poles classes since that's my favorite thing to do with her. She was a wiggle worm. But at least I stayed on course and therefore pinned higher than the rider who went off course.

As George Morris said "if horses were all about bright lights and ribbons, I would have quit a long time ago." I trusted her to take care of me and she did. That doesn't mean she was perfect. However, she is perfect in my eyes and I love that little red mare. Here are some pics. The second is my favorite:

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Re: Our first show

Postby Rosie B » Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:29 pm

Yay!!!!! That smile says it all. Good for you! And congratulations on your first show together! I hope you have many more successful shows together. :)

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Re: Our first show

Postby Rockabilly » Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:59 pm

Congratulations!! I know that smile.......that happiness. I'm tickled for you. All 3 pictures are good.

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Re: Our first show

Postby StraightForward » Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:34 pm

Glad you had such a great time, congratulations on the first show milestone!
Keep calm and canter on.

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Re: Our first show

Postby Ryeissa » Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:11 pm

I'm so happy for you!

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Re: Our first show

Postby Quelah » Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:26 pm

Congratulations!!!

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Re: Our first show

Postby redsoxluvr » Sun Apr 23, 2017 11:35 pm

Great job! Pretty mare.

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Re: Our first show

Postby Flight » Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:37 am

Congrats!!!!!!

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Re: Our first show

Postby scruffy the cat » Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:43 am

Congratulations. And I love your helmet!!

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Re: Our first show

Postby Kyra's Mom » Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:59 am

I agree with everyone else...that smile :mrgreen: .

Good for you and Ms. Ariel rocks.

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Re: Our first show

Postby Imperini » Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:11 pm

Woohoo, congrats on the first show! Great pics too!

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Re: Our first show

Postby KathyK » Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:37 am

Congratulations!

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Re: Our first show

Postby westisbest » Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:55 am

That is so great! You look really good on her.

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Re: Our first show

Postby Backyarder3 » Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:26 am

You must be on cloud nine...A horse woman's high ! Congratulations !

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Re: Our first show

Postby fergusnc » Mon May 01, 2017 12:54 am

The second picture is my favorite too...both of your faces say a lot! I love to hear about you and Miss A!


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