Showing traditions

We will be spending this weekend showing at Mullet Hall. We have spent all week pruning and packing. I swear I will post some pics soon. Hang in with me. We body clipped both Jack and Tansey. jack went from his near black self, to the fanciest Grulla you have ever seen. Hence the need for pictures. We are taking quite a full load this weekend. We are taking 5 horses Jack, Tansey, Jessie, Rosie and Whistle. There will be 6 of us riding over the course of the weekend.

We would love to have any/all of you come cheer us on. It doesn't matter how many times I do dthis I never cease to be amazed at the amount of work it takes. The activity started Monday as I prepared all of the paperwork necessary for registration, record keeping, and transportation. Then Tuesday I packed most of my equipment as the trainer I am responsible for having everything that someone else might forget. I also started clipping Jack on Tuesday. I got his legs belly and one bum cheek done. Then I spent about 9 hours Wednesday clipping the majority of his body. Diane worked on Tansey along side me to get them done. Clipping can be done faster, but I unfortunatley have sold my large set of body clippers. I'll have to get a new set for next winter. Then yesterday I finished clipping Jack's head, and Tansey's legs. The kids were all out to pack the trailer last night. Hopefully everything got in. I did catch a couple of things this morning.

We'll load the horses about 10 this morning after moving a couple of big round bales of hay for the horses staying home. Beth and I will get the show horses settled into their temporary stalls this morning. Then I'll come home to teach a lesson before heading back to the show grounds to school (practice) the girls when they get out of school today.

I am also initiating a new farm tradition this weekend. I will be presenting one person with a spirit award for their performance at the show. It will go to the person who either has an outstanding ride, but perhaps their pony just didn't behave, or the person who really goes above and beyond to help out another team mate, or even another competitor. I can't share what the reward is just yet, but it doesn't necessarily have to go to someone who is showing. So for all of you cheer leaders be on your toes you never know you might just get it.

Hope to see you guys there!!!