Friday, November 27, 2015
11/14/15 Another Fall
So for training we finished diagramming the whole drill plus corrections, which totaled to about 31. We took quiz one and I was afraid I wouldn't pass but I ended up getting an 82%. Not the best, but at least I passed. I had Hoover again for Crimson but during the 1st drill he tripped in GPA 4 on his side and landed on my foot. I got my foot out and thankfully both of us were okay. I took it easy for the next few drills but he still kept tripping a little and I talked to the wranglers about it. Poor baby.
11/7/15 First Week of Being a Pink Ranger
This is way late, but it's here now! So I had to check in at in the Conference room for my first day of training. We went over expectations and diagrammed up to maneuver 12, Pass Through. So a total of 26 diagrams. Not bad. I failed my first sequence test because of capitalization. GRR. I had to hand write 20 sequences for next week. After the class got out at 10 we're required to watch the Precisionette ride from 10 to 11. We got to watch the first drill which was Carousel before a horse tripped on a girl and the class was dismissed early. She's okay now thankfully. I also had batons which was fun. I watched a bit of Nighthorse before Crimson. I had my ride at 1 and I rode 2-3 and 3-2 and point with Hoover.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Pink Ranger Training
I just got the email with information about training. I'm so nervous! We have training 8 to 11 and we have to watch the Precisionettes ride from 10 to 11. The first drill we're learning is Carousel. I can't wait to find out who my trainer is!
ANNUAL SHOW 2015
Here is the long awaited Annual Show post. What a great weekend!
Saturday 10/24
This was a long morning, I had a report time of 5 at the fairgrounds to quickly groom Hoover. I ended up sharing him with a really nice girl on Royal. He looks great in my lime green halter and leg wraps, it's totally his color lol. Loading went pretty smoothly, he went right in. I had to change into my dress reds before I went down to the Event Center. This was probably the longest part of the morning, those shows go by quick! The morning consisted of hauling my two bags of shavings to my stall and laying them down then getting my stuff and Hoover settled. Crimson had a walk through before each show and after that I had to saddle Hoover and then costume and put on my saddle blanket. I also got to ride Serpentine fit each show. It gave me a feel of the arena. It's the same length as the Volunteer just wider and of course with an audience. Crimson's first drill was rough. I rode 1-4. We didn't do 1's and 3's spin and our star was very sloppy. We did MUCH better the next few shows. I had pre show with batons for the rest of the shows which was a lot of fun! We did so good! Crimson was 3rd after Precisionettes and Steppes, so I had a mini quick change. I have to say that I didn't eat a lot all weekend, I was with my friends at mine and their stalls most of the time. It's so fun to take care of your horse, lots of work, but I probably had more fun doing that than actually performing.
Sunday 10/25
Sunday was a lot more relaxed. My partner ended up doing warm ups. She was there super early, I was there about 9ish. I had little food and just hung out until the All Westernaire meeting.It was basically the same as previous years. After that we had senior speeches which made me tear up a little.. I got ready for pre show and ride Serpentine and Crimson rode a great drill for all of its seniors. I had to pass off my horse to Royal so after the drill I went down and started to clean out my stall which took FOREVER. My back hurt a lot as well as my feet but I got it done. My partner loaded up Hoover and we had to drive back to the fairgrounds to get my stuff and return the saddle, which took a long time with traffic. After that was done I whey home and SLEPT. I had so much fun, I'm excited for future shows.
Saturday 10/24
This was a long morning, I had a report time of 5 at the fairgrounds to quickly groom Hoover. I ended up sharing him with a really nice girl on Royal. He looks great in my lime green halter and leg wraps, it's totally his color lol. Loading went pretty smoothly, he went right in. I had to change into my dress reds before I went down to the Event Center. This was probably the longest part of the morning, those shows go by quick! The morning consisted of hauling my two bags of shavings to my stall and laying them down then getting my stuff and Hoover settled. Crimson had a walk through before each show and after that I had to saddle Hoover and then costume and put on my saddle blanket. I also got to ride Serpentine fit each show. It gave me a feel of the arena. It's the same length as the Volunteer just wider and of course with an audience. Crimson's first drill was rough. I rode 1-4. We didn't do 1's and 3's spin and our star was very sloppy. We did MUCH better the next few shows. I had pre show with batons for the rest of the shows which was a lot of fun! We did so good! Crimson was 3rd after Precisionettes and Steppes, so I had a mini quick change. I have to say that I didn't eat a lot all weekend, I was with my friends at mine and their stalls most of the time. It's so fun to take care of your horse, lots of work, but I probably had more fun doing that than actually performing.
Sunday 10/25
Sunday was a lot more relaxed. My partner ended up doing warm ups. She was there super early, I was there about 9ish. I had little food and just hung out until the All Westernaire meeting.It was basically the same as previous years. After that we had senior speeches which made me tear up a little.. I got ready for pre show and ride Serpentine and Crimson rode a great drill for all of its seniors. I had to pass off my horse to Royal so after the drill I went down and started to clean out my stall which took FOREVER. My back hurt a lot as well as my feet but I got it done. My partner loaded up Hoover and we had to drive back to the fairgrounds to get my stuff and return the saddle, which took a long time with traffic. After that was done I whey home and SLEPT. I had so much fun, I'm excited for future shows.
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