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I'm so proud of my boy. He did the breed proud today and was a very brave soul. Yesterday we hauled the horses over to the show grounds and Devonair was really good. Nervous as expected but got to work pretty fast. This was his first time ever riding in the dressage ring with other horses. It was very confusing for him.
We had two Fell ponies at the show with us. Yes it seems Cara has been designated as the 'rare' horse/pony trainer. lol.
Ok ok.. back to the show. I got to the show grounds at 8am and Devonair was in his stall all handsome and braided. Since it was very cold (30's) he didn’t appreciate me taking off his blanket. I got scolded, and I had to explain to him it was time to be a show horse. He wasn't happy. First the pad and saddle went on. No problems, this is simple. Then came the mean bridle. Ok its not so mean but that bit is way to cold for Devonair. He put his head up and I do believe he turned 20 hands in height. So off to get a ladder for this task. Devonair gave me an evil eye that he didn't want that cold bit and where was his turn out. lol
So its 15 minutes prior to his ride time. Cara hops on the big man and he becomes afraid of EVERYTHING. The car, his shadow, the trees, oh and let's not forget about those big black COWS. lol. Poor boy so we tried to calm his nerves.. Then it was time to go into the big ring. He was brave going by that big blue box with monsters in it. Then he came by where mom was standing. Spooked so I talked to him and he came up to say hi. I told Cara go ahead and just put him in the ring since it was only Intro A.(Lots of walking)
Devonair got in the ring successfully and the entry was nice and straight with an almost square halt. Look mom I got a 7. Am I don’t yet? NO! What do you mean no.. I have to go straight toward that blue monster! Ok I will do it but I’m not happy about it. Ok I will do the turn but I’m really tense.. Where is my buddy King! Mom is a 6 good enough to leave? No sweetie, you must do a circle.. Ok mom I will be obidient but tense. God I know that white thing at my ankles is going to bite me at any moment. PLEASE mom I know we are almost at the opening where I can leave.. Ahhhh I am walking I know I am about to leave this horrible world. What you mean I have to walk some more? What you are letting me do a free walk? OH MY GOD.. I should stop.. I don’t have anyone helping me.. SWEHHH I have my auntie Cara back holding me security.. Now its trot time.. I think I can do this…. Look mom another 7! Am I don’e yet? Pass that ugly scary blue box again… One more look at mom and I have to do this circle for some weird reason.. OK I guess these white things are not going to hurt me. WHAT another turn and Cara is pointing me straight at the blue box! OMG.. Look mom another 7! Can I Leave NOW..
THANK GOD. Mom tells me I did real good 61.5% but I just want to go home. BUT no way mom gets on my back. What is going on. She never rides me. Only once or twice.. Wait where is Cara going. Mom is taking me into that god aweful white ring with all those horses. What is she doing, does she realize I am going to get killed. OK OK.. ease up mom.. don’t make me talk to those humans over there.. They have loud voices and don’t seem to realize I am just a baby. OMG what is all that clicking.. Is that man taking TONS of photos of me? Why Why I’m don’t understand. And then mom makes me walk up to him while he is taking photos. I know those clicks are going to eat me. I already lost a brain or two. Cara is going to kill me for not having all my braids perfect… Please mom take me home.. OK wow this is a field. I almost feel like I am home.. Yes this is much better.. Mom has taken me out of the white monster. But wait there is a pond of water that wants to eat me up. Ok mom is telling me to relax, there is nothing mean in it. OK OK I am finally relaxed.. OK just tolerant at this point… Mom is heading back to the barn.. Finally the safe haven.. What she took a turn and OMG what is that BLACK thing that moved? Could it would it possibly be a COW. 360% at a halt and I left mom on the dirt. Took off in a hand gallop and stopped the show. Yeap even the judge took notice of me. I galloped and bucked and yelled at those cows. Mom came up but I wouldn’t let her near. Finally I let her touch me and boy what a relief. She gave me a kiss and a carrot and off to the barn. FINALLY…
BUT wait.. There Is Cara and her father.. They are looking at mom asking her what she did to me. I’m playing dumb.. Its all mom’s fault. She didn’t protect me.. Can I go home now? Cara says oh no you have one more class to complete. OK I’m to tired to argue. Let’s go..
Look mom I’m a big boy now. I have my brain back.. Yeap.. I will show everyone what a hackney is all about. Ok son give them all you got. Mom how does 7 & 8’s sound? PERFECT no matter what you do. I love you son!
Devonair went into his second class with a proud attitude and got 7’s, 8’s and only one 6. In his collective marks he got an 8 for gates for an accumulative score of 71.5%
Great pair and what a day it was. I think I need a drink now... :)
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