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Topic Started: May 28 2008, 08:11 AM (3,284 Views)
RHowell
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So happy for JM and the Big O!
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Yay O and JM! :clap:
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I was expecting worse. The 'real' rings have gook, but the GP field looks good, parking was not a problem for me (4 wheel drive, but plenty of cars were ok). I'm in what is normally the Ring 2 warmup area, which is a square ring (yes, square. Bizarre) with just enough room for the ponies to do a 5 stride line. Mr. trainer thinks this is a good idea since there is now less time for his highness to be distracted. Yeah, he'll be busy falling on his face. Us flatlanders are having a rough time with these things you call "hills". The shopping, however, is FAB. My birthday is on the 11th, so I am planning on leaving hints for father dear since he prefers things to be done that way. Lego appears (knock on wood) to like this horse show. He walked off the trailer, looked around, and acted like "finally I get to go to upperville- took you long enough to realize how freakin important I am". I was expecting a full on snort/spin/OMG TENT thing, but he seems pretty mellow. Of course, the 90some degree heat probably has nothing to do with it....
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oh jm!!! yay!!!!! :)
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Update: I had a major major freak out before my over fences classes- I found the jumps OK, but the lead changes/stuff other than jumps did not work out as well. So I am shaking and crying and just generally being psycho, chill out, get rid of headache, etc. I ask chris if it's necessary for me to battle everyone in the hack class since lego is generally bottom of the pack and there are some really nice movers. He said to go have fun in the ring at least once. OK, cool. Put lego in a slow twist since he was being a pain about opening his mouth for the mikmar. Get into the ring, shoot a smile at the judge since I'm happy to be in the ring again. Hack around. He freaking WON the hack class. This horse has not won a hack class at an A show ever. His best was a third last year at the raleigh spring show. Sympathy ribbon? New blacksmith? Karma? Heck if I know, but baby Lego made the drive home tomorrow a little shorter. We're staying for the GP tomorrow and the carriage driving! Looks like fun. Any advice on getting a good spot? When should I get there?
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Congrats to you and LEGO!!! That's GREAT!!!!

I'm getting ready to leave in 15 minutes - my friend's yearling is showing first thing today!
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Shunnnnn the unbeliever. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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gracetw22
Jun 7 2008, 08:27 PM
Update: I had a major major freak out before my over fences classes- I found the jumps OK, but the lead changes/stuff other than jumps did not work out as well. So I am shaking and crying and just generally being psycho, chill out, get rid of headache, etc. I ask chris if it's necessary for me to battle everyone in the hack class since lego is generally bottom of the pack and there are some really nice movers. He said to go have fun in the ring at least once. OK, cool. Put lego in a slow twist since he was being a pain about opening his mouth for the mikmar. Get into the ring, shoot a smile at the judge since I'm happy to be in the ring again. Hack around. He freaking WON the hack class. This horse has not won a hack class at an A show ever. His best was a third last year at the raleigh spring show. Sympathy ribbon? New blacksmith? Karma? Heck if I know, but baby Lego made the drive home tomorrow a little shorter. We're staying for the GP tomorrow and the carriage driving! Looks like fun. Any advice on getting a good spot? When should I get there?
Grace,
I was standing at the ingate when you got your blue ribbon (our children's hunter was 2nd :) ) and the look on your face was priceless! :P Congrats!! :clap:
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Ah, Gracie! It most definitely is the new Aussie farrier ;-) AND YOU! :clap: I am sure you did a great job! Good for Lego! However, what about the tail! When I was up with Magee the plan was NOT to show LEgo so Jenna had me bring his tail back with me! It's in your locker! Agh! I am sorry! (perhaps Lego liked a "lighter" hind end and that gave him an extra "swoosh"? :nyah:
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Congrats to Lego! That's what keeps us all doing this horsey thing. Just when you are about to give up, everything comes together and you win a class.

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Thomas H. Cruise!
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Congrats to Southie and CB on their Blue and Red ribbons! So proud! :)
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Jessi P
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Congrats to Lego and Grace!! What a pick me upper that had to be for you... winning the hack. :) At UPPERVILLE. Way to go!
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Thanks, Tortoise! Congrats on being champion!
BTW, we missed the second round of the classic last night by ONE point. Grrrr...
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Congrats Grace and CB! :clap: :clap:
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Congrats to EC and CB on their primary colored ribbons- way to go, girls!!! :)
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Aswesome Gracie!
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