It was storming this afternoon at the barn, so I used the opportunity to re-introduce the clippers. I bought the pocket one and some normal ones. I figured I would just use the pocket clippers and some peppermint treats to start working on getting him used to the process. It went better than on previous occasions, but I still couldn't actually clip anything.
Tools of the trade
They are off.
Yesterday I spent 10 hours standing in the covered outdoor arena at the state fair grounds. I was ring-steward for th 4-H district show. It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun. I consider it a job well worth the hours. I think I was helpful to the show and I got placed with 2 really nice judges. I did the non-trotting division in the morning and was able to learn a lot more about walking horses than I had ever known. The judge explained a lot to me. In the afternoon, I was placed in the western division. The judge was really nice and laid back. She would ask me about my pairs and tell me why she placed hers. Both judges took time to explain to the 4-Hers, any mistakes they made or why they had been DQed from a particular class. One of the most touching events was the "adaptive riding" division for handicapped 4-Hers. Those ponies/horses are ALL saints. You could see the deliberate look in their faces as they carefully navigated the arena. The levels of handicapped went from 1 (just walk with 3 side walkers) to 3 (walk-trot independently). The kids were so gracious for their ribbons and the ponies were heart-warming. It was a faith-restoring experience. I had a great (but extremely tiring) day. One day, I think I really would like to judge!
YAY! I'm excited to hear about your ride on Granite.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be fun to be a judge as well, but tiring and stressful too. Glad you made it through your day as steward..I imagine you slept well that night.
Well, what I didnt mention is that before the show i got 1.5 hours of sleep! I drove 1.5 hours at 5:45am for the show and then back again after being there for nearly 12 hours! THEN, I went to the bar until 2am... bc I? am an idiot!
ReplyDeleteI was in a coma when I finally hit the pillow...a 12 hour coma! It was amazing!
Thank goodness for carrot, huh? :) How fun to have a ride coming up on your handsome boy!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Can't wait to hear all about your ride!
ReplyDeleteI second that! I will be waiting for the Thursday ride report! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful boy!! Wow! Can't wait to hear how the ride goes!
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