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| Black Tack | May 28 2008, 07:50 PM Post #1 |
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Well, I've been very busy in the last few weeks bugging Chaz and trying to get ready for our big National level debut this weekend so I haven't been around much. It was this same show that I was so ready for last year but Chaz hurt himself on the trailer coming home from the vets after hock injections right before and so we lost our entire show season. He was on stall rest for 4 months and then I brought him back slowly (of course his hocks looked great while I was hand walking...) <_< Anywho, we have kept on working and now it's that time again. I have been walking on eggshells, worrying about what could possibly mess it up this year. We are trailering up to the show tomorrow at noon. He hasn't been on a trailer since his injury so I am very worried about that part. Then we show 2 classes Friday, Saturday and Sunday so we will be tired little termites when we get home late Sunday. It looks like classes are a good size (around 20 in each) and they are calling for rain but we are going to attempt to have some fun. I did a big shopping at the liquor store and Jump The Moon is grooming for me so I know Chaz will look very spiffy.I really don't even care about ribbons, I just hope we can get there and back safe and sound and have some fun over the weekend. It will probably be our only show this year. |
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| jillincolorado | May 28 2008, 08:38 PM Post #2 |
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Oh BT! Shall I express mail you the "Marigold" show jacket, some "Twinkle Toes" for Chaz and perhaps a gallon of Mike's Hard Lemonade?????
I know you guys will do just FINE and have a good time in the process. Just remember to BREATHE. I find the whole "Oxygen" thing most helpful. Love you bunches...TAKE PICTURES or face my wrath y'all!!!!!! :lol: |
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| vxf111 | May 28 2008, 08:46 PM Post #3 |
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Very excited for you!!! Have a GREAT show!! |
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| Fish Cheeks | May 28 2008, 08:50 PM Post #4 |
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Best, best, best of luck to you!!! JTM will be taking pictures, right?
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| SadiesMom | May 28 2008, 09:57 PM Post #5 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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Just wanted to wish you all the luck in the world, BT!!!
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| cindeye | May 28 2008, 10:15 PM Post #6 |
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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Moved to The Show Ring... GOOD LUCK!!!!! |
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| tarragon | May 29 2008, 12:06 AM Post #7 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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Good luck, Black Tack!!! I hope you have a wonderful show! Remember to take lots of pictures and have a great time. We'll expect a full report on Sunday! |
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| MissBri | May 29 2008, 03:59 AM Post #8 |
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But, I don't care - it's 5:00 somewhere
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For LUCK and we'll all be cheering you on throughout the weekend Then come monday HUGE congrats will be in order - and we WILL want a full rundown.....
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| Limerick | May 29 2008, 05:05 AM Post #9 |
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Shunnnnn the unbeliever. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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Best of luck and have fun!!!! I am sure JTM will be a fantabulous groom.
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| Bearhunter | May 29 2008, 05:19 AM Post #10 |
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Magical Leopluridon
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HAVE A BLAST AND GOOD LUCK!!
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| headlesshorseman | May 29 2008, 05:36 AM Post #11 |
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| Black Tack | May 29 2008, 05:58 AM Post #12 |
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Thanks you guys, I really appreciate your support And there may actually be a picture or 2
I have 2 young friends (x students) coming to help me set up today and I am stabling with a trainer that I have met once (never had a lesson with and she hasn't met my horse yet ) but she seems very nice and I have heard good things about her from a few folks. My coach will attend the Provincial shows but it's a bit far to go to these for him.The trainer suggested that I school in the ring today - makes perfect sense to any sane people. HOWEVER as you guys know.....I'm not one of those sane types. So I said no thank you. And now she's thinking
what the heck have I gotten myself into? My thinking is that Chaz has shown in the other 5 rings at these show grounds a million times - it's the main A h/j show grounds in Eastern Canada (Palgrave). He's marched into the Grand Prix ring to do eq finals with a new rider as well as JTM and that ring is much scarier than the one I will be in . And he's shown alot down south. I am much more concerned with our fitness and soundness limits than ring looky spooky(we have 2 classes a day for 3 days in a row and we schooled hard yesterday). SO...I'll let you guys know on sunday whether that was the right or the wrong decision
Anyway, I will be home tonight so I can let you guys know if we made it safe and SOUND Then JTM and I get to go and hang out in hotels for the rest of the weekend. And yes, Lim, JTM is an awesome groom You too will be able to look forward to this in a few years
And Jilli, you know me too well. I bought Mike's and Woodys for the weekend, well before groceries or packing my bag or trunk Sorry for making the extra work Cindeye, You'd think I would know where to put this, I guess I don't get over to the Show Ring very often
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| OTF | May 29 2008, 06:44 AM Post #13 |
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BLACK TACK, I missed all of this excitement until just now! You and Chaz will be super stars, I just know it. And with JTM grooming for you, it's guaranteed. Be sure to give her the camera so we get some photos of this memorable occasion. We are all excited for you, you know that. All will be well. Breathe deeply and relax (so easy to say, eh?). HAVE FUN! |
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| OpticalIllusion | May 29 2008, 06:53 AM Post #14 |
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Best of luck... Im sure youll do terrific
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| Black Tack | May 29 2008, 05:48 PM Post #15 |
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Well, just wanted to let you know that he trailered absolutely fine. No scrambing, just a bit of pawing when not moving, a real star. He was a bit of a nut job up there, guess it has been a couple of years , but he was starting to settle after a couple of hours and a bath. Anyway, I 've got to jump in the shower and finish packing. I'll check back in on Sunday when it's all said and done.
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I have been walking on eggshells, worrying about what could possibly mess it up this year. We are trailering up to the show tomorrow at noon. He hasn't been on a trailer since his injury so I am very worried about that part.
but we are going to attempt to have some fun. I did a big shopping at the liquor store
and Jump The Moon is grooming for me so I know Chaz will look very spiffy.








My thinking is that Chaz has shown in the other 5 rings at these show grounds a million times - it's the main A h/j show grounds in Eastern Canada (Palgrave). He's marched into the Grand Prix ring to do eq finals with a new rider as well as JTM and that ring is much scarier than the one I will be in . And he's shown alot down south. I am much more concerned with our fitness and soundness limits than ring looky spooky(we have 2 classes a day for 3 days in a row and we schooled hard yesterday). SO...I'll let you guys know on sunday whether that was the right or the wrong decision
12:13 PM Jul 11