Last Horse Show of the Season
The last events for the day's horse show didn't start until after 5pm as the sunlight faded. I don't recall any of the previous show that finished up so late, but I liked the light coupled with the autumn scenery. The Girl and her horse did a great job.
The barn adorned the jumping gates with scarecrows and ghouls! Something new to "freak out" the horses. But it didn't bother these two - and I love that she's smiling.
For the end of the season, the barn tallies up the scores for each division. Last year, she took 3rd place in the Low Working Hunter Division, where the poles are set to 2'3" - 2'6" high. This year, she took 2nd (Reserve) in the Hunter Division, where the poles are 2'6" - 2'9" high. This is the highest division for this course.
She's also riding with the college club team, and will participate in shows where she won't ride her own horse, but will draw a random horse before riding. This should give her new experiences and challenges. I know she is looking forward to it.
Congratulations to your daughter and her horse! I hope that she continues to really enjoy her riding. Beautiful photos! xx
What beautiful photos. Congrats to your daughter! Her horse has such an interesting and pretty colored coat (if that's the word).
It would be a dream come true for me, even at my age. maybe one of my grandchildren will ride!
Lovely images, Shirley!