OOPS, I forgot to mention Lexi...

Although Lexi didn't go show with us today, she did go two weekends ago. Ms. Sydney rode her in the small pony hunter division and she was CHAMPION after she pinned well in the hack and WON BOTH of her over fences classes. Ms. Sydney was so thrilled that she let Lexi wear her Champion ribbon all day. She's such a cutie! Ms. Olivia rode me (Angel) in the student equitation division. Although the classes were HUGE, we ended up getting a 3rd place over fences. I was really happy with that and was rewarded for getting all of my leads for Ms. Olivia. I think she was pretty happy with me and I was thrilled to see her do well!

Horse show updates from Ms. Angel!

Hey everyone! It's been a while since I posted an update but I've got some great news for all of you. I've been showing the past 2 weekends and I've done super. Last weekend, I didn't do too well in Pleasure, I mean, I pinned 2nd & 3rd, but for me, that's a bit low. I did a really good job, I just don't think the judge particularly cared for me. My mom says that's why pleasure is cruel...I agree with her. So, next I went into my Green Hunter classes. I did so great! I got a 2nd in the hack and WON BOTH of my over fences classes. I jumped so good...I got the steps and made it look easy. I was CHAMPION of the division!

The show I went to today was super, too! I was Reserve Champion in Pleasure (I went 2nd, 2nd and 1st) and CHAMPION IN GREEN HUNTER. I won every single class in the division, the 2 jumping classes and the hack. I was such a good girl. I wasn't even bothered by the new horse that went with me to the show. He's a HUGE T/B and he's really green. I didn't care though, when Kelly rode him, I stood by the rail and slept. I was really happy, too, because a lot of people were cheering for me when I finished my jumping trips. My mom thought I looked perfect and Ms. Kelly was really happy with how I did. I'll keep updating you as the show season progresses. Until then, enjoy life and be good!

You should meet Angel's "brother," too!

Angel's "brother" is Honor. They aren't really related--at all--but they're both a part of our family so, in my book, they're related. Honor is a BIG boy. He's right around 16.2 hands and he could still grow a bit. He came home to us last May and wow-we, was he ever hot. He's an appendix registered QH, but he's quite a lot more TB than you'd expect...and he acts like it too! He can be saucy and LOVES to go. I think he's quite elegant, though, and he has a wonderful personality. He'd sooner lick your face than do you any harm and that's just fine with me. Kelly has been working with him and she thinks he'll be ready to show this spring. She's taught him how to work in a frame and he seems to be getting it. In fact, Kelly said he was wonderful when she rode him yesterday so I see definate progress! He'll be a winner, I just know it! Here's a picture of Honor. It was taken several months ago so he's got more weight and muscle now...but isn't he handsome...not quite as cute as Angel, but close!!!!!

Meet Angel's Show Buddy!

When Angel goes to shows, she is usually accompanied by her friend Butterfly Kisses, aka "Lexi." Lexi is a 12.2 hand welsh cross. She jumps everything and loves to do her courses. Sometimes, she is ridden by one of Kelly's students. Last year, Miss Olivia rode Lexi through most of the show season. They did great! Miss Olivia moved up from short stirrup to the regular hunters and Lexi brought her right along. Miss Olivia even discovered that Lexi loves Twinkies! Unfortunately, Miss Olivia has gotten too tall for the little Lexi so this year she will either be shown by Kelly or Miss Sydney, one of Kelly's other students. We keep hoping Lexi will grow, but it doesn't seem to be happening! Kelly and Lexi started the 2010 show season off in great style; they were Champion in the low hunters, winning all of their over fences classes!

Winter...fewer rides, yucky weather & puddles!

Happy New Year and welcome to our blog! Unless you live in a warmer place, you're suffering just like we are. Angel & Kelly were supposed to have a lesson with Miss Erin at EKG on Thursday but the threat of icy roads led to cancellation. Fortunately, the ring at Meadow View Farm is now snow free--but for the puddles--so Angel and her friends have gotten some work in lately. Even though Angel hasn't been ridden much, she's been pretty good lately. Angel really likes to work and I think she gets depressed when she isn't ridden every day. She likes a routine and when the routine is interrupted, she isn't happy. I think that's true of Kelly, too, who can't stand not being able to ride; had the snow not left the ring, I think she would have gone stir crazy. There is good news though...Angel, Kelly & Lexi may be going to a show on Saturday. It will involve a long trek South, but I think the opportunity to ride in a big covered ring is a siren call that the girls simply can't ignore! We'll keep you posted as to how the results go and hopefully the victories will keep mounting in 2010!