Tuesday, August 10, 2010

My very first horse show

Yes, this is me at my first horse show as a weekly lesson rider, junior high. Canary breeches. Mom's gloves. I'm  posting this to circumvent blackmail attempts (this may not be the only copy).


Oh, I got sixth place out of nine.


Do you have childhood show pix and memories to share?


5 comments:

  1. Oh, I looked worse than that!! I had, at one time, an olive green jacket to wear with my canary breeches. *G*

    But then again, back in the "old days" riding fashions were not the big business they are now. You look great to me!!

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  2. Don'cha just love those blasts from the past? *LAUGH* Pretty canny of you to go ahead and post it first. I posted one from my very first horse show this past Mother's Day:
    In Honor of Mother's Day
    Cracked me up when I found it...my legs just barely went past the bottom of the saddle :o)

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  3. You look cute and I love canary!

    A boisterous soccer game was in progress in a neighboring field (out of sight, but loud) during my first horse show. A sudden cheer sent my cantering pony into a mad dash. Somehow I kept him in the ring and brought him back just in time for the free walk. He basically transitioned from a gallop to a free walk (I know it sounds impossible) and the judge gave us an 8 for that walk. My riding instructor's husband used to love to tell the story for years afterward. I wish I had a picture!

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  4. Great story Val! And it makes the point that one bad moment doesn't necessarily ruin a test.

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  5. Jean, that jacket was formerly owned by one of the Cheskas, "big name" young riders at that time. My brush with fame.

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