| | One more time with energy
Even though it's October down here, it's still 80 something degrees during the day, and 50 degrees in the evening. It's enough to drive a person nuts.
We debuted at second level this weekend at Meadowlake Equestrian Center. You can definitely see the drought effects on the land, the arenas had to be watered numerous times throughout the day and the grass was dead.
While the pony was fit enough, the heat, nor my fairly stressed back didn't do her any good. She didn't have enough energy the first day (complete with my top hat falling off...) and the second day she just didn't nail the mediums and was above the bit for a few of the simple changes. Even the pictures resonated the tightness and my nervousness. We came out with a pair of 55's and still managed to top the field of imported warmbloods.
It was a small show, ending at around 1pm for both days, and attracted the usual crowd of DQ's, wannabes and serious pros. I had enlightened company along who gave helpful suggestions and stated the obvious. But for the most part I need to ramp up the training if I'm going to get anywhere with the mares.
Despite 20/20 hindsite, I'm still proud of the pony.
And I'm disappointed with myself because I thought I had prepared her well enough for it. I thought the clouds would honestly part and this level would be a breeze. Two scores and bam... done with the entire thing and moving on to bigger and better items such as third level, piaffe and changes. The fun stuff.
But something just didn't click for this round. So, it's back to the drawing board for December's Snowbird.
Meanwhile I have a list of "stuff" I need for next season including:
- three new pairs of breeches (one white, two schooling)
- boots to show in
- one new show shirt
- bag to organise it all
- 3 farm polos to wear in clinics/business
For now, I want this week to be easy.
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| | Posted 10/12/2008 8:57 PM - 11 Views - 0 eProps - 0 comments
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