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State Fair Pictures
Topic Started: Aug 31 2008, 01:03 PM (193 Views)
LostFarmer
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Getting to the state fair we had several local kids going. We kind of looked like the Clampets when we were all loaded up.
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We started the day with single pleasure. LC#2 had Cricket primed and ready. She was up for the day. He was warming her up with big sis in the cart.
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While sister doesn't like to drive she does enjoy a little ride.

Anyway, I had LC#2 slow down with the warm up so he had some pony left for the ring. It was the wrong thing to say. Judge didn't want a pony with life that could actually extend the trot. He wanted a walk. LC#2 was knocked down in the class because his pony took 3 steps to come off of a trot. Now, when it was time to transition to a trot or to extend the trot she darn near gave us whiplash. The result was a 4th place finish and a ring steward that told us after the show that the judge missed that class. The pony that won was fat and so out of shape that it was begging to walk, and was having to be nagged with the whip to stay at a trot and could not extend the trot. :duh: I have never dissed a judge before and likely won't again. :rolleyes:

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The crowd was a little tired during the cones portion of the show so they got a little more comfortable to watch the rest of the show.
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Having learned what the judge was looking for the grays where hitched and LC#2 was told to drive them until they begged to walk. It worked and they were a little doggy at the trot but they walked on command. I guess that it pays to know your judge. :sigh:
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LC#2 was second in this class and I think the judge got this one right. The kid that won is 16 or 17 and had a team that he and family have shown for several years. The team is very well broke and the kid can sit up and drive drive. The judge did say that with a little more time for both LC#2 and his ponies he would be tough competition.

LC#2 was happy he did well with a team he largely broke himself. He is determined to come back and be ready for another year. Me; we are turning out the ponies and I am going to break me a team. Yes, MY team that no stinking kids are going to take. Look out Rose and Ladybug it is time to get busy. :yes:

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Bravo! Well done LF#2. :clap: :clap:

Now get your own two going and give that boy a run for his money! ;)
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LF, I think your son is doing a wonderful job with Cricket and the gray team (boy, are they adorable!). What a terrific learning experience for your son. Nobody can control a judge's opinion of a performance on any given day, but you can appreciate how your own animal performed...and feel tremendous satisfaction that you did your best!!! That your son is determined to come back and try again is proof...he's got the bug!

What a lovely setting at your fair! And the peanut gallery looks content.

Can't wait to see pictures of YOUR new team.

I always appreciate your posts, especially those with such great photos. THANKS!
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:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I so enjoyed looking at this post. What a wonderful day and a wonderful experience..

Now I cant wait to see pics of Rose and Ladybug!
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Well done LF1 and 2!! Nice looking rigs and ponies (and kiddos!!). :hug:
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