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My Upperville update
Topic Started: Jun 8 2008, 02:19 PM (310 Views)
Witchy
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We had a great day yesterday at Upperville, dispite the unbelievable heat. I got to meet MyGiantPony. She is an absolute doll and she braided King for me.

Francesca won her leadline class on Monarch/King. :clap: She was sporting rust jods and lead by her very unhorsey dad. She of course came out of the ring yelling, "Mommy, I woned!" Then she began complaining that she didn't want a blue ribbon, she wanted a colorful one like the other kids got. Too funny.

SidesaddleRiders friend wasn't able to show, so King didn't sport a sidesaddle in the leadline. Bummer.

Sophia did great in her walk/trot, but she still lets King trot too fast and misses diagionals, so a ribbon wan't really expected. I was very proud of her handling the big ring and that many ponies. There was only one near miss with a jump standard and another pony, and King did stop for a snack from one of the jumps on his way out, of the ring :teehee: but they came back happy and in one piece. What more could you ask?

Then Sophia and I did the Family class which was really fun. King has a really big personal space bubble, so we couldn't stay too close together. He doesn't kick or pin his ears, he just moves away for his own personal safety. He's a smart old man. We wound up 6th in the class, which was great since I thought we seemed like a mess with our spacing and pace. I guess it looked better from far away.

I apologise for not having any pictures, but someone stole my camera while I was putting Francesca on the pony. Now I have to wait for Teresa Ramsay to post her pics.

I just got this picture from a friend.

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Edited by Witchy, Jun 8 2008, 02:54 PM.
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Limerick
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Shunnnnn the unbeliever. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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That sounds like a wonderful family day. Congrats!!! Wish there were pics and I hope you get your camera back.
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SueL
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Congratulations and a high five for both girls and you.

Dad looks happy, but a bit perpexed. LOL.


Anyway, congratulations again.

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Boston
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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Congrats! Sounds like a good day all around. Forgive my ignorance, but what is the family class? It sounds neat!
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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How exciting!! Congratulations. I can't believe someone stole your camera. My trainer's nephew was 3rd. I can't wait to see all the pictures online!!
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I thought I saw Francesca & King in the leadline class but we didn't stay around for the results to see her win it. That's so exciting! Congrats!!!
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The family class is a walk, trot class where family members ride side by side. The group that won had 4 dark bays of various size and different age people. Very well matched and very cute. There should be pictures of it when Teresa Ramsay's photos go up.

Sophia saw it last year and had been begging to show in it since. It was really nice and very fun.
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Is the meadow on fire?
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Congrats on what seems like a really fun day! :cheer: :cheer:
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