First in-hand show - unplaced but happy!

[FinellaGlen]

It was mine and Nelly's first ever show today and we did an in-hand M&M class. We were unplaced but Nelly behaved impeccably and I was very proud of her. I had a nice ride round the showground afterwards so that she could get used to the sights and sounds and she really enjoyed herself.

I am going to do a few more shows this year before I give it up as a bad job because it was nice to get out and about even if we didn't cover ouselves with glory

 

[Gorgeous George]

sounds like you a had a good day all the same - well done.

 

[amzy]

Well done Nelly for being well behaved on her first outing and definately don't give up as I'm sure she'll be placed soon, she's gorgeous.

 

[jewel]

it's the take part that counts not the winning

 

[FinellaGlen]

Thanks all. I am looking forward to having another go soon.

 

[bex1984]

How could Nelly not get placed, she's beautiful!

Glad you had a good day all the same, me and Murphy did appallingly at our first local show, but we had so much fun!

 

[Tiggy1]

Well done!!

 

[BeckyD]

Well done! Who cares if you don't get placed (sorry, am not very competitive with horses!) as long as you have a great time

Good luck for your next show! Can you get some tips to increase your chances of a rosette next time? Nelly's lovely!

 

[the watcher]

Well done for having a go

 

[FinellaGlen]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments. What a lovely supportive lot of folks we have on here! Could you all go and have a word with the judge before our next attempt please - lol

BeckyD - I got some tips from my instructor and a friend who is always in the ribbons with her Highland. I think I could have run a bit faster when we did our trot but my back was hurting too much! I am glad I wasn't showing a Sec D or I'd have been flat on my face on the floor I think

 

[BeckyD]

I must say I have no idea how people keep up with those in-hand horses when trotting!! Better luck next time!

 

[conniegirl]

good luck with future shows, also remember that some horses/ponies just are not inhand stars but truely shine under saddle. I have one of these and he is unrecogniseable between inhand and ridden classes

 

[FinellaGlen]

Thanks BeckyD.

conniegirl -I will try the ridden class as well next time. The judge did suggest that I entered the ridden M&M but with it being my pony's first show I thought I would just stick to the one class like I had planned.

 

[dawnpetenathshir]

Well done you xx. I'm sure you will get placed next time your pony is so gorgeous. Get ahead and practice a nice little show for a ridden class and then go for it