Eastern Championship Show - what a great time!

[StarRidgeAcres]

Hi All,

We went the the AMHA Eastern Championship show this weekend and we're so glad we did! We met a TON of new people that we'd heard of but never shown with before and we met a lot of Forum Friends! :aktion033: I'm probably going to forget somebody (my head is swirling with all the new faces, names, horses, etc.) but I met minimomnc from AKS Miniatures (and Tate

: ), James Walsh from RHA (beautiful horses!), Lee Crutchfield (VERY nice and helpful to this first-timer!), a very nice lady (sorry I can't remember the name ) from Gold Vision Farm, and I'm sure there were many others, but it was such a crazy weekend I just can't recall everyone right now! Forgive me if I've forgotten to mention anyone.

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This was only our second AMHA show and boy was the competition out and in fine form! Geesh, there were some incredible horses!

: I saw Stryder (gorgeous head!) and Billy Idol, plus tons of others that I didn't know their name by sight, but they were awesome!

I'm really proud of how Corona and Sera showed. :aktion033: They both totally exceeded my expectations. Corona was named unanimous Champion Amateur Senior Stallion Level 1 and he took 3rd in Sr. Stallions 28" & Under (weird class

: ). Sera took 6th in Amateur Jr Mares Level 1, 4th in Yearling Mares 28" and Under, and 10th in Color! We weren't last in ANY class! I consider than an accomplishment when I saw the awesome horses around us in the ring!

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Here are a couple of pics:

This is Sera - the palomino in the middle

This Corona (sorry it's not very clear - it would have been awesome!) with his Champion plaque and ribbon

Yes, the lead is in my mouth! I know that's a dangerous thing to do!

Thanks for letting me share. It was the most rewarding experience we've had showing so far! :aktion033:

 

[Jill]

Congratulations on your placings, Parmela! Your horses look great!!!

 

[ohmt]

Oh congratulations!

Your horses are beautiful....wish I could have gone! Would love to see Stryder in person! What an incredible horse!

 

[shoeboxstables]

Congrats! Your horses looked great! Im sorry I didn't come over and introduce myself, but your horses looked great :bgrin

 

[Miniequine]

Congratulations! You did Great!! :aktion033:

It WAS a fun show! such a nice facility.

I feel the same way about Stryder..... I am totally in

LOVE with him....

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~Sandy

 

[Sarah's Little Blessings]

CONGRATS!!! :aktion033: They are looking as beautiful as ever!!!!!

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[Tami]

Congratulations!!! They looks outstanding.

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Thanks for the kind words everybody.

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We had a great time and it was also an eye-opening experience! :new_shocked: There are some REALLY nice horses out there and they WILL be at the World show! Yikes!!

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[minimomNC]

We also had a great time and really enjoyed meeting Parmela and her beautiful horses.

Can't wait for World, should be a huge show this year with all of the great horses out there.

congrats Parmela on your wins.

 

[Jane=P]

Hi,

We didnt get chance to meet, but I am standing behind you in the picture ( black jacket/silver bay mare) and my stallion took reserve to yours in Am. senior stallion level 1. My filly didnt have great year, her tooth /nose bumps are real bad right now and I think that really hurt her, and I was very surprized my stud did as well in his class, he was being a real brat for Jean. We pulled him out this yr ,after 6 yrs off and he is getting real tired of this showing stuff and I am retiring him again after show next week and he can just be a stud again.

Your stallion looked very nice and was good boy for you in the ring . Here is Mac's pictures

Boy It was a long and hot show and I am happy to be back home after 14 hour ride ..JANE

Spf Steel the Show

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Jane,

I remember you and your boy! He's beautiful! When they kept calling other numbers except for our and it was down to just our two I was sure you had won. I think it could have easily gone either way. And your pictures are great!