What a blur...the four year old class finally started. Joey was second to go...again. I was so proud of the way he marched up through the crowded alley way and walked around the ring on the buckle. Loud speakers and clapping didn't even bother him today. He's growing up so fast!
He had a really good ride, maybe a small slip here and there in the wet footing. But seamless transitions and a nice energy and so very willing throughout.
The scores were a bit of a surprise. But I was ok with it. I will say I had a good laugh when I checked in on Facebook and saw the line posted..."Cindi was robbed". I heard from a few people, but honestly its ok. Joey made it there at the top of the heap, he tried hard, and he gave me all he had. He has a heart as big as the world...
Ruby, who was so good yesterday, was in a mood today. Scott helped me threw it enough to get an ok test in, but sometimes with horses you just have to say its not my day. I think the mosquitoes and the lightening storms aggravated him enough that he would have fought with a rock. But watching the ride, I can see the strength developing. His trot now has cadence and shwung. So many people stop to comment on him, and Scott is right, his future is huge.
So Willy's two Cali horses wound up at the top of the heap. I heard that one of them really blew up big too. While other people and competitors were concerned with the inconsistency in the judging, I'm just really proud of the boys. In three short months we've formed great foundations that will continue to grow as they progress up the levels to the Grand Prix ring.
Caroline Roffman brought home the win again in the five year olds. A beautiful young pair with a huge future. They are simply amazing to watch!
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