There were little children with parents leading their ponies, children leading ponies, and adults leading ponies. Parents helped out wherever they could and watched the others lead and ride through the classes.
The mucky footing meant that we shortened the show again and skipped a number of classes, like the obstacle course and the jumping, but everyone seemed to have fun and win a ribbon or two.
The $500 in sand delivered and spread in the week before the show made the ring usable, but wet. Good thing we put the weeping tile in in the spring!
Heather Swan of Liberty Shots came and took photos. She's put a sampling up on Facebook already, but will soon post a gallery of photos for participants to purchase on her site.
Every participant received a green lunch bag, courtesy of Corbeil Appliances in the Pinecrest Shopping Centre. Thank you for your generous donation of bags and prizes!
Even Jasper got into the spirit of the day - he wore his wings all day long without a complaint.
Chilly spectators and competitors wrapped up warmly to watch the show!
Christine Allard, of Forever Green Stables in Glen Robertson, was our judge again this year. She brought along a couple of competitors to join the classes. Thank you, Christine! Maybe it'll be warmer next year?
Miella rode Leo and won the Junior High Point Championship! Congratulations, Miella!
Jennifer S. (Miella's mom) rode her horse, Leo, and won the High Point Adult Championship! Congratulations, Jennifer!
Miella and Jennifer each received a bag of swag to go with their championship ribbons, including items donated by Corbeil Appliances.
Patricia C.'s students rode Sneakers and several other horses and ponies, and the teenage volunteers (Daphne, Talia, Christina, and Mel) helped out whenever they could as well by holding ponies, moving props, manning the gate and keeping an eye on the kids between rides.
Serge rode Spook (Cool Blue Dream) - it was only the 2nd or 3rd time anyone had been on his back, but Spook took it all in stride. He even had one of the equitherapy kids on him because he was so quiet! Good boy, Spook! (Don't anyone tell him he's a stallion - we like him this way!)
Sue B. came out to help with Otis. She graciously lent him to the equitherapy students for the day.
There were costumes - Miella and Jennifer S. dressed Leo up as a sheep!
Patricia and Crooked Pete were hula dancers.
Mom dressed Miss Daisy as a clown.
Mom made six quarts of chili for lunch and it, along with a big bag of rolls, disappeared quickly when everyone came inside for ribbon presentations and lunch.
There was a cake (thanks, Mom!)
And lots of ribbons! (Mom made these ones just for our show.)
