Happy Pony Day!

[goddessfarmer]

Went to show. Kicked butt.

The longer story: Skippy was relaxed and attentive throughout. If anything, he was easier to ride than at home. The melting/icy/puddly sand warm-up arena presented him with no problem whatsoever. The snow coming off the roof.... from inside was not worth considering....but from outside and threatening to fall ON US: that was scary and he thought that running away fast was a really good idea. I can't say I blame him. Control was quickly regained after the snow hit the ground. The tests themselves were steady, with just a little leaning on the left rein. I was able to perform my usual extreme accuracy. This particular judge likes horses with higher heads so I was scored favorably even though he was not as round as I would have liked. (Aside: it's not so much that we won both classes, but that both tests scored almost 70%)

Alice and Trump did their tests fairly well, but lost points because Trump, though he has good self-carriage, had his head way low.

Comments

[miladyelizabeth.livejournal.com]

You guys both look great! Cracks me up that he was supposed to be a pony. ;)

[goddessfarmer.livejournal.com]

Thank you! He must be the only 16.3 h horse who wears a size 75 blanket, and nearly a cob bridle.

[miladyelizabeth.livejournal.com]

*does the math* Wow. I guess that means he's just really leggy and elegant then. Or just a bit of an oddball. ;)

[goddessfarmer.livejournal.com]

Yea, leggy is a good word. Here: http://goddessfarmer.livejournal.com/242642.html is a good photo that shows the long legs and short back, especially as compared to Trump who is 16.1, but wears an 80 blanket.