January 7, 2013

Showing...Already?

When I asked my trainer about taking Connor to some early season shows before our first event, I had no idea that the early season would come so...early.

"That's funny you bring that up, I was just checking a date on my phone for you.  Would you be interested in showing Connor at a schooling show in Cincinnati on the 19th?  Just Dressage?"

Yes, that's January 19th, weather permitting - three months before I thought we'd start showing.  Thank goodness my trainer will make sure we are presentable.  How on earth do you turn out a woolly mammoth of a Welsh Cob out for a show in sub-freezing weather?  Is his clip show-ring acceptable?  Where are my white breeches, for goodness' sake?!

I am not a cold weather animal!
Those details don't matter as much as what we'll be doing, though.  My trainer doesn't like the way the canter is done in the Intro C test, so we'll be doing either Intro A or B and then a Training level test.  Wahoo!  My first show with a trainer - how much less stressful is that going to be?

Anyone want to join us?
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10 comments:

  1. AmberRose- Girl With a DreamJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Good Luck hope it goes well I bet your really excited :)

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  2. KarleyJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    yay!!! hope for the best for you two!

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  3. SprinklerBanditJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    How fun! Enjoy. :)

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  4. L.WilliamsJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Wow.. that's short notice! But just dressage should be okay! Have fun and good luck!

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  5. KellyJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    And I thought a Feb. show at CAF would be early season! Go for it - you both will be great!

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  6. HillaryJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    That will be fun! I am going to a schooling show the weekend before or I might have tried to convince my trainer we should go :) It is about a 2 hour drive though... Times like these are why I need a trailer!

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  7. StephJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    My trainer also isn't a big fan of the canter in Intro C. It's difficult to pick up and come back so quickly. I like Training 2 as it's very symmetrical which is nice. Good luck!

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  8. StanthehorseJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    I didn't think the February show at CAF offered dressage? Have fun at your show! I would assume that any show in January in this climate would have no problem with a partially clipped horse! Not sure if I'd break out my white breeches though!

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  9. AustenJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Haha, I just read through this. Yes. His clip is totally show ring acceptable (I'm not just being biased). Yes, wear your white breeches. Majestic is a (forgive the pun) majestic show ground. You'll want them.

    Dig up your flesh colored insulates, too. It's gonna be a chilly day!

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  10. KellyJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Just noticed that Austen stated the show is at Majestic - very fun! It is a lovely place to show.

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