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So who will be at Devon??? Maybe a get together???
Topic Started: May 19 2008, 08:12 PM (4,436 Views)
Witchy
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I just got back from Devon. I'm exhausted, but it was a fun day. I tried my first veggie dog, after seeing all of you guys rave about it, and I almost :spew: Gross! I guess I'm a real hot dog kind of gal. I wound up throwing the dog away and eating just the bun with sourkraut and mustard.

My trainers neice was third in the younger leadline. She looked adorable. The other little girl we had showing rode like a champ and looked adorable in her shadbelly, but she didn't ribbon.

I adored watching all of the ponies today. Lillie Keenan kicked butt again. She was champion in every division, Grand Champion pony hunter and best rider on a pony. That kid has the most amazing eye for a distance. All I can say is wow!

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Bronson, did you go up yesterday? Are you going to be there today (Sunday) or tomorrow? I am going to up to watch Only Option in the pony jumpers. I get to ride him and keep him fit at home so I am going to cheer him on. Tomorrow I will watch the pros all day but especially am going to support RBK.
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J. Loh, how about it!!! Hubby was counting the costs of yesterday in his head. Oh well, he was glad she had a good time. He didn't have to deal with the meltdown.

She wants to ride today so we are going to put her on the companion pony at my parents farm this afternoon. I've already left a message to see when she can start lessons.
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Assuming all goes well, I'm planning on breaking out of "jail" (aka bed rest) and going for a few hours around lunch time tomorrow to watch Atti and Sboy. DH is actually coming too since I can't exactly drive myself! :lol:
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Frisbee32
May 25 2008, 05:02 AM
Bronson, did you go up yesterday? Are you going to be there today (Sunday) or tomorrow? I am going to up to watch Only Option in the pony jumpers. I get to ride him and keep him fit at home so I am going to cheer him on. Tomorrow I will watch the pros all day but especially am going to support RBK.

No, I wasn't able to get up there this weekend...I may be going sometime this week, but I have exams so I have to see if I can sneak away to go to Devon. :innocent:
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I'm sure this is just a pipe dream, but any chance that Devon has internet access? I'm trying to find out if I can work it out so that I can both go to the show and get some work done.
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NO internet access this year. Boo Hiss!

I went up today to watch and here is the news:


Lion is not really as large as i've been teasing her about--she's really quite svelt for an almost due pregnant woman.

The soy hotdogs are still there (yippy)

JM's horse had GREAT jogs in the Reg Confs

My horse was fabulous but only had one jump class today and he looked at something and swapped off his lead, so no jog--but was high and beautiful and I'm super proud.

HJCHick's horse jogged in the working class and looked good

E&E's mom looks to have recovered from leadline trauma

SilverBalls was checkin' things out in fine form

MizzWade's trainer's horse got a ribbon in the 1st years and he was sporting his Devon Tie and looked super shmashing in it

The courses were not big and mean devon courses this year, but modest and inviting.

I do not yet own a new crop NOR a waffle sheet nor any of the other items I wanted because I brought the greatest deterrant to wreckless spending--a boyfriend who has no idea how much this stuff really costs and whom I want to keep blissfully unaware.
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RHowell - You left out the most exciting thing that happened ALL DAY...the greyhound (or whippet) that chased Scout all the way around the ring in the Green Conf's. That was seriously incredible to witness.
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J.Loh
May 26 2008, 04:15 PM
RHowell - You left out the most exciting thing that happened ALL DAY...the greyhound (or whippet) that chased Scout all the way around the ring in the Green Conf's. That was seriously incredible to witness.

HOw in the world did I forget it? Thanks J.Loh.

We saw it walking around later with its owners!

So yes, Liza Towell was having a lovely trip on Scout when a whippet/greyhound barges into the ring as the horse is coming off a right lead diagonal coming toward the "where champions meet"--it stayed on its heels around the end of the ring, jumped the two stride with the horse (yes, the whippet cleared the jumps) and then aroung the whole right lead end of the ring by the ferris wheel and over a lonesome oxer by the other ring entrance. The horse never broke stride and nailed everything and people applauded. It was truly amazing. The horse jogged on top, but sadly got bumped back as it was a model class. I hope someone has it on video and puts it on youtube.

Also of note: DONT BUY THE FUDGE IT'S BAD THIS YEAR
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RHowell
May 26 2008, 07:19 PM
J.Loh
May 26 2008, 04:15 PM
RHowell - You left out the most exciting thing that happened ALL DAY...the greyhound (or whippet) that chased Scout all the way around the ring in the Green Conf's. That was seriously incredible to witness.

HOw in the world did I forget it? Thanks J.Loh.

We saw it walking around later with its owners!

So yes, Liza Towell was having a lovely trip on Scout when a whippet/greyhound barges into the ring as the horse is coming off a right lead diagonal coming toward the "where champions meet"--it stayed on its heels around the end of the ring, jumped the two stride with the horse (yes, the whippet cleared the jumps) and then aroung the whole right lead end of the ring by the ferris wheel and over a lonesome oxer by the other ring entrance. The horse never broke stride and nailed everything and people applauded. It was truly amazing. The horse jogged on top, but sadly got bumped back as it was a model class. I hope someone has it on video and puts it on youtube.

Also of note: DONT BUY THE FUDGE IT'S BAD THIS YEAR

It was truly awazing that neither horse nor rider missed a beat despite the dog chasing him and actually trying the bite Scouts tail around the entire far end of the ring.
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If you go to mustphoto.com and click on devon and the green confs there are pictures of it
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There has never been so much clapping/whooping/screaming/standing ovations for a hunter trip since the creation of the "show hunter" LOLOL! I thought I was at a VT football game or something.
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May 26 2008, 05:16 PM
There has never been so much clapping/whooping/screaming/standing ovations for a hunter trip since the creation of the "show hunter" LOLOL! I thought I was at a VT football game or something.

You know, I have this vague recollection of hearing similar cheering at the older A/A ring one time when some old man with a box of wine strapped to his back found 8 jumps.
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That Scout must be one Saint of a horse. I've never heard anything so wild!!!

So was the Whippet's jump "Devon Worthy?" :teehee: :P
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We had lots of fun and I finally got to meet my secret santa...Lion and Circuspony as well and they both were so nice and friendly.

I'm very proud of Sboy and I think he had fun too!! Atti was as usual his perfect self and I"m sure will bring home a ribbon tomorrow.

I'm not getting there tomorrow but hoping to go on Wed. So if anyone is there let me know how we do!!
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