Dory Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 My girly, who has been riding for a year now, entered her first horse show this year and won first in both her classes. I'm super proud of her. She did a few late nights and early mornings prepping. In her words, "This is the best day in the history of my life!!" I'm just really happy that she has found a spot in her little world where she can feel good about working hard for something even when it isn't completely perfect (because horses are NEVER completely perfect). Her perfectionism was really getting out of control. I cried that evening after seeing her so happy finally, and I am not a cryer. It's just such a big deal for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 WTG! She is adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Such great pics!! All that unapologetic joy pouring off her in rivers of light. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 :party: Congratulations! I have a perfectionist, too, so I know how much those little victories mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Woohoo! Well done! Such happy smiles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks everyone. That makes me feel a little less silly for being so happy over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 That's great! And she's so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Great job! BTW, what is she holding in the 1st pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Great job! BTW, what is she holding in the 1st pic? She won a saddle bag and a grooming kit with brushes, combs, and hoof pick in the first class and she's holding that (with the ribbon) in her right hand. The other hand is holding the ribbon and money that she won in the second class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Love the smile! Thanks for sharing :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Family Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Yes thanks for sharing! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 :party: Congratulations! She is adorable! :001_wub: Beautiful horse! :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 She's so cute. Congratulations to her for all her hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Congratulations to her! What a cute pony. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 She won money and stuff!! Sheesh they didn't have stuff like that when I rode back in the day! (Circa 1984 to 1991, Fromm 11yo to 19yo). What classes did she win? Equitation? Pony hunter? So cute! (I teared up over this! She's so cute and I'm remembering the ratcatcher and the pinstripe hunt coat (and showing in the blazing heat of summer in all those dark, hot clothes and not caring at all.) You can't beat the clothes. ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Dory, she is adorable. Reminds me so much of my own girls at that age, with their white blond braids :) Congratulations to her on a job well done!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 congratulations :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Congratulations! She looks so happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 She won money and stuff!! Sheesh they didn't have stuff like that when I rode back in the day! (Circa 1984 to 1991, Fromm 11yo to 19yo). What classes did she win? Equitation? Pony hunter? So cute! (I teared up over this! She's so cute and I'm remembering the ratcatcher and the pinstripe hunt coat (and showing in the blazing heat of summer in all those dark, hot clothes and not caring at all.) You can't beat the clothes. ;)) Junior showmanship and English Equitation. She had her older cousin take the pony into the hunting classes this afternoon and they brought home three second places ribbons. She has only been riding for a year with a few months off this past winter so she wasn't ready for the hunter classes yet. I've been trying to get the older kids to ride the pony regularly for her though so that it doesn't get dull while she's learning. I find it funny that you mention the hot jacket. It's been super cold here lately and everyone else was shivering while we watched her. She came out of the ring and says, "Can I take this jacket off now? I'm SOOOO hot!" She does love the clothes though. I think it makes her feel professional. The companies around the area help support the show financially so they are able to give out some pretty nice prizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 :party: :party: :party: She is absolutely beautiful and she looks so happy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 How charming she is. Congratulations! And that pony is just so snorglable. She won money and stuff!! Sheesh they didn't have stuff like that when I rode back in the day! (Circa 1984 to 1991, Fromm 11yo to 19yo).(I teared up over this! She's so cute and I'm remembering the ratcatcher and the pinstripe hunt coat (and showing in the blazing heat of summer in all those dark, hot clothes and not caring at all.) You can't beat the clothes. ;)) I still have the Thelwell piggybank I won at a horse show in 1979. And as for the clothes...we girls took bribes from the boys to go to the convenience store and get them pantyhose to wear under their breeches so they wouldn't freeze (they refused to be seen buying them). I'll bet your girl always remembers this day. And maybe for some weird reason you would never imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 What a cutie! Congratulations to her :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 How charming she is. Congratulations! And that pony is just so snorglable. I still have the Thelwell piggybank I won at a horse show in 1979. And as for the clothes...we girls took bribes from the boys to go to the convenience store and get them pantyhose to wear under their breeches so they wouldn't freeze (they refused to be seen buying them). I'll bet your girl always remembers this day. And maybe for some weird reason you would never imagine. :lol: :lol: Pantyhose under their breeches?! I would've never thought of that for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbird2 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Those photos really made me smile. How adorable. Congratulations to your sweet little girl...and to you, too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 What a cutie pie! Congratulations to you both! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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