I decided to take BOTH my horses to the SPHO Open Summer Show on July 9, 2011. It was in Lancaster, Ohio at the fairgrounds. I showed both horses in over 10 classes and came home with a TON of ribbons! I'll update with my placings when I get them from the club, but I came home with a couple blue ribbons! I was pretty excited!
But WOW... showing two horses that much alone is a tough gig! Glad I had so much fun!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Darke County Fair Open Show - August 21, 2011
Haylie & I took Felix & Falco to the Darke County Fair's Open Show on Sunday, August 21st. Both horses looked awesome (with the help of their fake tails lol) and they both did really well. It started raining right before our class, but it still went ok.
We showed in two easy-gaited classes. Haylie took 5th in the horsemanship/equitation class but neither of us placed in the pleasure class. We aren't sure the judges knew what to make of our racking horses - although we are still 'easy gaited', it's not the smooth look they are accustomed to seeing with the walking horses. We were also told the judge didn't even know what gaits to call during the class - which isn't a good indicator that they have judged many horses like ours.
Regardless, it was a good experience for both of them - and anytime I get to dress up in fun clothes and ride my horse is always a good day for me! :)
We showed in two easy-gaited classes. Haylie took 5th in the horsemanship/equitation class but neither of us placed in the pleasure class. We aren't sure the judges knew what to make of our racking horses - although we are still 'easy gaited', it's not the smooth look they are accustomed to seeing with the walking horses. We were also told the judge didn't even know what gaits to call during the class - which isn't a good indicator that they have judged many horses like ours.
Regardless, it was a good experience for both of them - and anytime I get to dress up in fun clothes and ride my horse is always a good day for me! :)
Donkeys & More
My friends show donkeys & mules, and I went to a show in Lima, Ohio this past weekend to help them (and hang out!).
I ended up "ass-sitting" Radar! :) Check out those ears!!
I ended up "ass-sitting" Radar! :) Check out those ears!!
SPHO Camping Trip - August 13/14 - Bainbridge, Ohio
My horse club, SPHO of Ohio, sponsored an event (with the help of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program) at Lazy H Cabins in Bainbridge, Ohio. We had lovely air conditioned cabins, and horse stalls (although we picketed our horses b/c the stalls were full!) and walking distance to Paint Creek State Park.
I went with Haylie, Jason, Colette & Rob (and Austin of course!). We rode Saturday and Sunday over 35 miles! Most of the trails were pretty flat and mild - but there were a lot of open spaces to RUN and both of my horses cantered! I even got Falco to canter in the arena when we got back! For those of you that don't know standardbreds, that's a big deal because they don't usually know how (or like to) canter!
It was a great weekend, and I'm sure a place we will return!
I went with Haylie, Jason, Colette & Rob (and Austin of course!). We rode Saturday and Sunday over 35 miles! Most of the trails were pretty flat and mild - but there were a lot of open spaces to RUN and both of my horses cantered! I even got Falco to canter in the arena when we got back! For those of you that don't know standardbreds, that's a big deal because they don't usually know how (or like to) canter!
It was a great weekend, and I'm sure a place we will return!
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