Pondering Oaks Stables Congress Results

[txminipinto]

Well, all I can say is WOW! We had an AWESOME time at Gordyville. Comparing Gordyville to St. Louis I can see some of the points others made against St. Louis. Our stalls were in the "back" which honestly wasn't very far at all. But, we could still see what was happening out in the ring. I only have a few gripes about the facility.....1) it's 18 hours away! :new_shocked: 2) Lack of electrical outlets easily accessible to the stalls 3) Wash rack was horrible. Concrete yes, but it was hard to find a good CONSISTANT water temperature, lack of good drainage, and no ventilation. 4) shavings were extremely dusty. Congress still needs to be moved. The facilities aren't up to par with what I consider acceptable for a national level show - they are nice for an Area or local, but not Congress. In mingling with other farms, I did notice that there were SEVERAL farms missing that were at St. Louis last year. I have a hard time believing that Gordyville attracts MORE farms than St. Louis does. Granted there is the high fuel prices and the virus scare that kept some away. I heard several comments from others that if it's moved too far west (and I'm sorry, if I have to cross the Mississippi river going EAST, then it's NOT CENTRALLY LOCATED!!) they won't come. All I have to say is how many ASPC shows do they support and how many MORE exhibitors will Congress bring in if it's more accessible to the general public. The registry needs to be more willing to make changes for the good of the WHOLE association not just a few individuals. But anyway, off my soap box....

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We had the opportunity to meet and chat with several forum members and well established individuals of our association. From the forum: Leeana - it was great meeting you and if you ever need help, I'm always more than willing!! KayKay - you were a blast and thanks so much for letting me check my overflowing email! It wasn't hot, Kay - trust me!

: Jennifer Radoi - Sweet Opal - Girl, you're a riot! Lewella - who knows EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE! And I'm sure I'm forgeting others.

Some of the established members I had the opportunity to chat with: Dave Diemer from Pony Vista, Tom Taylor, Dennis and Sharron O'Keefe (who were very happy with how Happy Hooligan was maturing, whom I purchased from them last year), Sandy McGowan (also a very happy breeder - purchased Texaco MGS from her!), Jim McKeith from Snowberry Farm, Earnest Lambdin, Marvin Subbert, and many others.

Our 2007 Congress was a huge success and I have my husband and clients to thank. Without them, none of this would have been possible!

Pondering Oaks Apache Rose - Multi Color Champion Classic Mare, now OFFICIALLY owned by Pam and Scott Queer of Coventary Lane.

: I was a "little" emotional coming out of this class and it was all, unfortuantely , caught on tape by RFD-TV. I'm really hopeing my "performance" does not go national!

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Texaco MGS - Reserve Champion Solid Color Classic Stallion.

Top 3 Yearling Classic Stallion, Over - this had to have been the TOUGHEST class of the whole show.

Happy Hooligan OK - Reserve Champion Multi Color Classic Stallion

Top 10 Model Classic Stallion

Top 3 2 yr old Classic Stallion, Over

Willows Point Sonja Sun - Top 10 Classic Yearling Mare, under

Tops Royal O-Gee - Champion Classic Gelding 5 yrs and older, under

Reserve Senior Classic Gelding, under

Top 10 Model Classic Gelding

Top 3 Solid Color Classic Gelding

Gracenotes Piacere - Champion Yearling Foundation Gelding

Jr. Champion Foundation Gelding

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FOUNDATION GELDING :risa8: :new_multi: :risa8: :new_multi:

I have to brag on the husband with this horse, he did ALL the show grooming!!

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Over all, we had a great Congress! When I checked the judges cards, I had placed 1st under at least one judge in all but 4 classes. Even placed 1st several times with one particular judge who I thought didn't like me. It just proves you never know how you're gonna do until you show up!

 

[Jill]

Congratulations on such a great job and awesome results, Carin!!!!!!!!!

 

[Leeana]

Carin i just loved meeting you and watching you show. I had to run to ring side to watch whenever i seen you showing. When Patches won her multi color class, i could hear you crying at the other end of the arena lol. Priceless moment, something i will NEVER forget. Now that is a woman who loves what she does!

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Congratulations :aktion033: :aktion033:.

 

[txminipinto]

Carin i just loved meeting you and watching you show. I had to run to ring side to watch whenever i seen you showing. When Patches won her multi color class, i could hear you crying at the other end of the arena lol. Priceless moment, something i will NEVER forget. Now that is a woman who loves what she does!

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Congratulations :aktion033: :aktion033:.

Yeah, we need an emoticon that's hiding it's head under the covers, because that's where I'm going to be if they air that interview!

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Thank you for the compliments Leeana!

: I love the job and love the filly.

 

[kaykay]

it was so neat to finally meet you!! you guys did great and it was fun watching you. You should have came and checked your email again!

and gosh dang it carin it was HOTTTTTTTTTT lmbo :new_rofl:

 

[Ponygirl]

:saludando: Carin...thanks so much for showing O-Gee for me......I am very happy with him and happy for you for your Champion in Color placing......

wish I could get RFD-TV.....would like to see their documentary

 

[txminipinto]

Thanks everyone! Mary, O-Gee was a good boy! Kay, I just didn't have time to check my email again, but thanks for offering!!! I spend way too much time talking!!

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