Except for my usual minor complaints (getting up at 4 AM [Kim and Jessie did - I made it to 5 AM] and a two-hour drive each way, today's horse show at Furnace Brook Farm was a good one! While our showing is not about the ribbons, Jessie did earn eight ribbons out of ten classes including several in 2-foot fence jumping at a canter. Some of her placings were in classes of 10, 11, and 12 riders! She held her own and performed admirably (as did Dixie [aka Southern Constellation], her horse). Setting the tone for the day was when Trainer (and good friend) Sarah found a heads-up good-luck quarter.The picture above is from our dinner stop on the way home. Keen observers will see the rainbow that shone on our trip back. Jessie is feeding apple slices to the camera-shy Dixie (if you know what you are looking for, you can see her ear). We did run into some severe thunderstorms on our return trip, but we made it safe and sound.
This show was a step up from our usual area shows. There were some great riders and horses there. Jessie has come so far so quickly this year; she's now riding with a confidence that was not present earlier. We are all so proud of her.
Later.
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