Rally in the valley

Subject: Rally in the valley Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:32 pm

Is anyone going to the Rally over the weekend of the 27th? I wont be showing, I dont think, but I'd definitely like to tag along with someone who is...

Subject: Re: Rally in the valley Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:28 pm

PRADA wrote:: Is anyone going to the Rally over the weekend of the 27th? I wont be showing, I dont think, but I'd definitely like to tag along with someone who is...

I was thinking about going, just to watch. The young mare that I'm currently fitting won't be ready, but I haven't gone to an A show in years. Would like to go just to check things out, see what type of horse if winning now, and how classes are conducted now.

Dar

Subject: Re: Rally in the valley Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:30 pm

Oh come on:) Get out there;) You are going to love it.

Subject: Re: Rally in the valley Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:36 pm

COMMANDER wrote:: Oh come on:) Get out there;) You are going to love it.

Good afternoon, Fearless Leader! To which one of us are you speaking, Prada or myself. When I say mine isn't going to be ready, I mean she still has some weight to gain in order to be presentable. This is the one I was telling you about, several days ago. I have high hopes for her, but she needs to gain enough to look like a show horse.

Dar

Subject: Re: Rally in the valley Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:38 pm

I hear ya, but I was talking to both of you:) You may be surprised and find that you are more ready than you think...or....you will learn what you need to work on. Just a thought Very Happy

Subject: Re: Rally in the valley Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:45 pm

COMMANDER wrote:: I hear ya, but I was talking to both of you:) You may be surprised and find that you are more ready than you think...or....you will learn what you need to work on. Just a thought

That's what I was wanting to go to see - what has changed in methods of presentation, as well as, the type of horse now being pinned. Even after I packed it in with showing A system, I contiinued to get my two boys out to every open, all-breed show that I could find within reasonable driving distance, and I have boxes of 1st place and championship ribbons for my efforts. Shoot ... there used to be people who would see me coming, and have snide little comments to make, like, I suppose you've come to take the halter class again today? And I would smile and say, Yup! One guy got plain old nasty with me after my horse beat his horse a few times.

I would be willing to meet up with Prada and be her ground crew, however, if she decides to haul in.

Dar

Subject: Re: Rally in the valley Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:30 pm

I know, I know...I almost have myself talked into it! I've never shown before....ever...and it seems like a huge leap. I gotta get out there sometime, though. If we end up going, can you help me clip her face, Amigo?

Subject: Re: Rally in the valley Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:18 am

PRADA wrote:: I know, I know...I almost have myself talked into it! I've never shown before....ever...and it seems like a huge leap. I gotta get out there sometime, though. If we end up going, can you help me clip her face, Amigo?

You bet!

You know, if you can find one between now and the Rally, take her to an all-breed show, just for the experience for both of you. It will help you get your butterflies under control when you see how easy it really is, and will help her pay more attention to you at the important show, when everything isn't brand-new, first time to town for her.