A friend invited us to a local horse show this weekend where her kids were competing. We are now fairly certain we want to show our horses. We’re not interested in the super fancy dress-up shows, not that there is anything wrong with that. But this local show was right up our alley. Come as you are, show what you’ve got. 43 classes, a few of which either had no participants or only one participant. Mikki is interested in the Walking Horse and gaited classes for Valentine and I’m interested in trying Moonshine out as a barrel racer. Again, local shows, small purse, light competition. But it sure looked like fun!
I know we have some work to do but Valentine is an ex-show horse to begin with and has quite a striking appearance. Moonshine’s talent seems to be her ability to run like the wind. Our horse friend offered to cart our horses to some shows with them since we don’t have our own trailer. I need a helmet!
Yesterday Mikki and I worked with our very willing horses. We rode both of them some, practiced saddling, mounting and helping them stay focused despite distractions like kids on bicycles and dogs barking. I think that show was just the motivation we needed to get our horses (and us!) into shape.
How very exciting! These small types of shows are what I enjoy watching. Sounds similar to my area, “Come as you are, show what you’ve got. 43 classes, a few of which either had no participants or only one participant.”
Some times all we need to get a taste of a good thing is to see the shows. One step closer to having more fun with horses!
Personally, it is a dream for me to get into showing. I am too afraid to take the first step.
Good luck!
Come on Jackie, let this be your motivation too! What’s the worst that could happen? Wait, don’t answer that.
I don’t think it’s very hard but obviously some training is in order. If we can do it, surely you can do it.
-Bill
Hi Bill, ha-ha the worst thing that could happen is I might succeed! *hmm*
Although, I am having trouble with my gelding. I am thinking he needs a couple wolf teeth taken out. He is not taking to the bit too well this week. He will be five years old this month. I can see the teeth are not fully grown out.
When I try to soften his mouth by gently easing the rein back to the left (while standing beside him) he does not like it. It is worse on the right side he tosses his head.
Time to call the vet before I do any more work with him.
If there is any more trouble after that, then I will know he is just being a brat!
Yes, I will get motivated and feel I just need to take the first step with training/riding. Both of you are an inspiration!
Wishing you well, stay safe!