D's show!

[dalesponyrider]

I've copied and pasted my reply from another thread and added piccies that Joe took -

I'm afraid she ran out of steam. In the last class she tried her level best to give me a good trot round in the group but ran out of puff half way through! I cut my individual show short as I really felt the poor pony had tried her best. She did really well in the in hand in the morning though and picked up a fourth. The dressage was really funny - no impulsion and mooching round like a seaside donkey! I don't think anyone will believe this was a really forward going pony that used to bolt and get very tense about everything! I'm wondering if we ever do anything like this again whether I should give her a couple of scoops of oats the day before! I will be working on stamina over the next few weeks!

Alison, Doris, D and me waiting in the line up:



Alison and Doris:





Chatting to Rodger while waiting:



Judge having a look:



Trot up sticking my tongue out!:



First four places:



Good God, we got a rosette! (Judge looks like he doesn't believe he's done it either!:



Smiling!:



Claire reminded me to smile during the dressage - ended up laughing at me and my donkey!



Walk on long rein? Buggered more like!



Run out of steam completely in the ridden - Claire doing well with Fergie behind us:

[grace]

Lovely pics.
Well done Linda and D

Edited to say isn't that Kim and Slaypits Kate behind you? you are probably right though... ;D

[jet]

Well done Linda! You look so happy! Congrats on your rosette,very well deserved. Hope D enjoyed her day and is not too worn out this morning! It looks a really lovely show and I hope they do another one next year as I would love to come and cheer you all on. (not brave enough to enter myself!)

[dalesponyrider]

God I'm stupid! Yes! It's Kim! It's Claire nattering to me in the line up! It doesn't take much to make me muddled. (I am pretty tired this morning and that's my excuse!)

[sammy]

Congratulations, well done.

[JoM]

Well done!!!! ;D

[ccc]

You both did really well yesterday Linda!
Lovely to meet you and D properly too.
Clair x

[vjjjebony]

A super lot of Piccys ;D ;D ;D

Lots of lovely smiles from you too
How many years was it we met at that show?

It does bring tears to the eyes to see you both enjoying all the hard work ;D

Valerie.

[lancslass]

well done linda!

[jakesmum]

well done linda & D hope D got a layin this morning

[anna85]

Well done Linda, lovely pics

[SuzieP]

Congratulations Linda!! Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.......

Dunno about feeding oats before a show! I feel every so wary about giving heating foods, especially as D doesn't ususally get a feed does she? Perhaps if you can work on D's fitness and stamina she won't need extra feed. Or a cool mix could provide a degree of energy without the fizz.

LOL - I'm just grinning to myself that you want D to have more get-up-and-go!! Never thought I'd hear you say that EVER! Brilliant........LOL

[katiejane]

well done, was hiding on the side lines with mum, but really enjoyed watching everyone.

[DalesLady]

brilliant day for D - what an achievement just getting there must have been for her anyway with all that you two have been through, and recent events too. Don't forget D had to have a break from her riding regime recently because you couldn't ride for a while! I think she did very well and as always was beautifully turned out. Lovely to see you and Joe again.

[Deleted]

Well done Linda!!!