Mom and I made an effort to clean up Rosemary and Roscoe even knowing they would not stay clean. When we got to the show, it was very wet footing and misting.

Just picture Rosemary sandblasted. We had to brush off the saddle before we put it the truck.
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Splish, Splash |
We had a bit of time until Roscoe was up. This show I asked to ride T2, T3 and then T1. Unfortunately we were not at our best. I was tight and not sitting around him. I tired having Mom shake out my hips, but it was still an issue. Roscoe was greatly insulted to be asked to work in below standard footing. We had to have a serious discussion about him going through puddles when I say. Warm up to say the least, sucked. The show ring was actually better, but he still tried to avoid puddles. At one point I asked for a downward transition from the canter just as he was swerving around a puddle. He totally fell on his face. Not surprising we got "needs balance."
One of the smaller puddles |
Despite the weather, footing and my tight hips we did manage to finish all three tests. They were not our prettiest and the judge hit all our weak points, but my pony did as I asked. I hope to be able to ride before this judge again on a better day.
Note I did not wear a white shirt |
Lookin good despite the muck tho!!
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ReplyDeleteHere are the latest top 10 show jumping riders rankings, after WEG Tryon 2018.
I have included images AND a video of one of their best winning rounds in 2018.
Its very entertaining, and a nice way to start off your day.
http://clear-round.com/index.php/2018/08/18/top-10-rider-rankings-october-2018/
Enjoy!!!!
Cheers
Dave
Oh yuck! Sucks to have fallen down in the mud, I hate that wet cold feeling but glad the ponies were good at the show!
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