Haven't had a chance to add my reply to this yet--it's been crazy busy here since Region 9 SH.
It was my first time to haul down to Region 9 Sport Horse--and I had a wonderful time. The AA group was a blast to stall with! And everyone was very helpful and supportive of one another. Natalie did a great job of organizing everything. Look forward to heading out with them again next year!
And I was quite proud of my horses. Thought I might be pushing them a little too much too soon to go to Regionals--they are still young and sometimes foolish. But they handled everything wonderfully. I showed my mother's gelding in SHIH as she had recently broken her leg and was unable to handle him--and he took a Top 5. And I showed my gelding in SHUH both Amateur and Open, and he took Reserve in both. I am very proud of the boys!
Photo of Aajah and his Top 5
Photo of Cisco and his Reserves