Wow what a show we had! It's probably one of the best local shows our farm has had a a while.
First - yes I agree - Jeanne B does a fantastic job as manager. She has very competent help, lots were the BWMHC members - and they kept things moving. Jeanne said there were 125 minis there. That is a HUGE show!!
The under gelding class had --- 1 7 ---- geldings!! That is amazing! Over geldings had 10. There were very few classes that had less than 4 or 5. It was so HOT - I figure around 150 degees in center ring
Saturday. Plus had the antique festival going, which meant lots of visitors through the barns. It was fun watching them go through and oooh and aaaah.
Now for the bragging
We were thrilled and honored to win the David Fox Memorial trophy for the mare and foal class. Those who know Sandy Guy Fox know what I'm talking about. This holds a very special place in our hearts.
We also received 1st & 2nd in Weanling stallions with LDS Smooth Operator. He's only 2 months old, but he's going to be incredible - I think
Our filly also placed well - I think a 1st and 3rd?
LDS Raging Komotion, in training with Rosemill, also placed very well, and I think got a Reserve Jr Champion. I showed him in Amateur, and won under both judges. That was a shock! Missy usually does the halter, but being 10 days away from new baby, decided to now show much.
Our under gelding got a Reserve Jr. Champion
Our plump little Tyra needs a little Jenny Craig, but still did well.
But our biggest news was my new gelding STS Secret Success - AKA Hoss. I got him this spring from Marcia Keith, and O M G!! This guy is named after Hoss Cartright. He's big, powerful, and at the time of nicknaming, handsome in a rough sort of way, and the biggest heart around. He's also a little shy with not a whole lot of self confidence yet.
At the second show of his life, Hoss received the following:
Senior Champion Gelding under both judges.
2 1st in "Very adult driving" He did a great job, but was the only one in the glass
2-3rd, and 2 4th's in Open and Amateur CP Driving on Saturday.
In Ladies on Sunday he received a 1st and 3rd. At one point in this class we were 3 abreast at extended trot and it felt like coming down the stretch in a race!!
But then - in the Stakes, he found his groove GRAND CHAMPION CP DRIVING under both judges!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Back in the ring in Roadster, first time for us both! Two in the class, one being a beautiful filly who won in Roadster Futurity AMHA Nationals 2 years ago. Hoss gave me a great ride, but I think was a little unsure of what exactly was going on. We got 2nd under both. Did we want to run the Stakes class or just place it together? Heck no, lets run it again, this is FUN! So off we go, and Hoss figured everything out, and was just flying at DRIVE ON! GRAND CHAMPION ROADSTER Under both judges!
Thanks to everybody that helped us at the show, and was there to support us. This was a blast!! It was fantastic to have Marcia "Stormy" there to watch her boy show his heart out! Thanks for allowing me to own this big hearted, big moving, BIG BOY!!!!
I would love to have you post photos!
Oh and by the way, Marcia is being a little shy -- tell us what YOUR boy did!!!
Rosemill Training - Sarah and Kay - had a great show too!!
