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Mac's first dressage show report; Lots of Pictures! Video to come!
Topic Started: May 12 2012, 04:28 PM (593 Views)
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I'm soooooooooo proud of Mac!!!!

This morning we went to our first schooling dressage show where we did Intro B and Intro C. I've taken Mac to a couple show-like atmospheres, but we've never actually shown before and so I wasn't sure what to expect . . . especially considering the venue was somewhere we hadn't been before AND it would be in a covered arena.

We were wheels up at 6:45 a.m. to head to the show grounds and we were the first ones there. It is still quite green and spring-like here so there was plenty of grass for him to munch on while other people started arriving and I hand walked him a bit. He seemed to settle in ok. Mr. Fishy started grooming him as I changed clothes and he was a bit fidgety so I wondered how my warm-up would be. Just in case I needed it, I gave myself 45 minutes to warm up but really only needed 20 minutes or so. Here we are in warmup (photos courtesy of Kassandra, my personal show photographer!!! :clap: )

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Then we went in for our first-ever dressage test! He took a look at the judge, like "what the heck are you doing sitting in the arena?!" but after that marched around like nothing bothered him. He was very rideable which I was worried about because he can be wiggly and if I don't ride him right (obviously) circles are hard for him. And we actually got good scores on our circles! He was still a bit wiggly in spots (oh, and had to poop right as we went in for our test so that was awkward) but handled everything like a champ! No spooking, very little getting distracted by horses coming and going (for the most part!) . . . he did call for his new girlfriend at one point but settled down. I just can't express how so very pleased I am with him!!!

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Intro B we got a 64%; Intro C we got a 67%! I was hoping to break 60% but really just getting in the arena and going around well-mannered was my main goal. Here are some test pictures.

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And Kassandra got a couple shots of us with our two blue ribbons!!!

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Videos are uploading now! ;)
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Here's Intro B.

http://youtu.be/2OQVdXtE4hA

We got 6s, 6.5s and 7s. Comments were "lovely presentation!" and "nice harmony between horse and rider."

Here's Intro C.

http://youtu.be/2tA0Sj_Wkq4

His canter is his worst gait, but she gave him a 7.5 on his left lead canter circle! We also got a 7.5 on our change of rein and our final halt. Comments were "well matched pair!" and "good potential." :clap:

Sorry for all the photos and video - I'm just so proud of him . . . and me, I guess! He's the first horse I've brought along from knowing basically nothing (except how to wear a saddle and bridle and follow another horse down the trail) to where he is now. He's been fun to work with and I think he really likes me, and I of course love him. <3 What makes me most happy is how versatile he is and what a HAPPY horse he seems to be.

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You should be proud! You both looked wonderful in the videos, he has come a LONG way since you got him. Very impressed!
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Fishy you guys look absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!! You've put in so much work with him and it really shows! You should be super proud. He looks all grown up. <3

I love the photos, but especially the two last ones.
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WOW WEEE....you 2 look AWESOME.....

Way to GO.....Mac looks really GOOD....

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:clap: You guys look great!!! And K did a good job, she got some nice shots! :) I see you're using the Micklem too, I just ordered mine yesterday, can't wait for it to get here so I can try it.
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Mac looks FAB. What a remarkable job you have done. Congrats!
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You ARE a nice pair!! Congrats!
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Fishy you guys look amazing!! Wow wow wow. You guys make such a great pair and REALLY look like you belong in the dressage ring!

That 2nd last candid looks like it's right out of a magazine and is stunningly gorgeous. I think I have mentioned this before, but I LOVE your hair long!!
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Congrats!!

Great pics and video. you two look great

He is such a handsome fellow.
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Good Job Fishy, Mac looks like an old pro during his test. Congrats on his first show.
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You two are awesome!!! Mac looks amazing! What did you finally choose as a show name?
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Wow, those are some awesome pictures!!! ;)

Seriously, you did so well and we were so happy we could come up and capture the moments for you so Mr Fishy could enjoy just being there (and help you groom!). And the two dinner parties were great too!

Thanks as always for your hospitality, and letting us share in your special moments.
Edited by Kassandra, May 13 2012, 04:35 PM.
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Thanks, you guys!!!!

I chose "Macanudo" as his show name, which loosely translated seems to mean "cool" - which he is and was!

Our first horse trials is next weekend - we're doing Elementary (read, crossrails and itty bitty logs!)! :luck: :cheer:

Many thanks again to Kassandra and Mr. K. He is a great videographer and I appreciate everything he did . . . especially since I'm sure he would have rather gone fishing! :teehee:
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