Jack, his walking frame and second show!

[katymay]

So we decided to brave another show, it was a local pony club one so not really any fun classes but decided it would be good experience for us all.

Entered into the best turned out with Noah and Rocket after spending most of Saturday washing and preening him, unfortunately because we had taken Patch ( Rockets companion) with us for Lucy to ride, Rocket decided that he just wasn't going to behave in the ring, jig jogged around, whinnied and farted constantly and wouldn't stand still in the line up, so although we had made such an effort and were spotless we came last.

We then took Jack in the lead rein class, it was very full so we didn't think we would be very successful, the judge had us walking around for ages by which point Jack was exhausted and could hardly keep his head up let alone sit upright, poor Steve was sweating buckets trying to hold onto him, at one point we even lost his jodhpur boot , we did manage a very bouncy trot and sweated back to the line up, much to our amazement we got pulled in fourth.

I then took Noah into a coloured class on the lead rein, again we got pulled in last as the judges comment was maybe you will get placed higher when you can do a proper show and your son can ride, hmm, he is still on the lead rein for a reason! we did manage a figure of eight trot! the two competitors that turned up 10 minutes or more late for the class got placed above which irked me a little but hey ho its all experience right.

finished off the day with a quick go at the handy pony which was a giggle. both Noah and Jack are getting a lot more confident with their riding, previously if Rocket had been fidgety they would ask to get off but they are happy to stay and ride it out, I really need to teach Noah to rise to the trot but he is lacking co-ordination, a job for this weekend I think.

so all in all a good day but exhausting, not sure I enjoyed it as much as the last one, found the parents way to competitive and down right rude, although im sure not all pony clubs are the same (runs for cover)

Will post piccies when I can find the camera,

hope you have all had a lovely weekend x

 

[Luci07]

Lets see if the pictures are as nice as last time! Sorry it wasn't as much fun as last time, here the next show is more enjoyable.

 

[ludlow]

Great to hear you had another venture out with your boys!

I know what you mean about the competitive/rude parents...sometimes it's tweed handbags or dressage whips at dawn at these things! I think it's so unnecessary, its for kids to enjoy and learn from not to be brow beaten!

Well done all for not wilting in the heat and surviving another outing...looking fwd to the piccies.

 

[Kokopelli]

I completely missed your previous report so will have to go back and find it. Glad you had a good time at the handy pony, I wouldn't take judges comments to heart as long as you all enjoy yourself that's the main thing.

Good luck for your next one, really look forward to reading report.

 

[be positive]

That sounds exhausting, well done to all
The judges comment was a bit uncalled for, it may be true but could have been slightly more tactful, Noah is very young and will get the rising trot once he really wants to, at the moment he is just riding for fun.

I think I can guess where you went and yes it is a very competitive PC with maybe not the best attitude, the less serious clubs will be more friendly and make things more fun and inclusive.

 

[Wimbles]

Well done for getting out again!! Shame that it was a bit over competitive but hey, you guys held your own and it's all a good learning experience!

Onwards and upwards (hopefully with tonnes more photos!)

 

[Carefreegirl]

Uh oh - you're addicted

Def need picture again

 

[Tobiano]

Well done! Dont let pompous and overcompetitive people put you off ... and I agree there are some shows that are MUCH better than others for this sort of thing. Hope your next few are more fun!

 

[ester]

I think that I'd have given that judge short shrift!

I don't know if you are aware but someone on a local fb group picked up on the pro pics from your last show and people who were there had nothing put praise for your son and his pony

 

[Nicnac]

Well done

Yep some PC's are mega competitive. They don't stereotype Pony Club mums for nothing you know

It's such a pity most local shows have gone, but I found the charity shows much more friendly when mine were little.