Cazzah
Well-Known Member
Well, we finally did it! My little boy, who's two and a half, has had Honey (aka Genghis) since March. We've just been having rides in the field and she went to a show with my 9yo neice in May as she had never left the stud farm she was born in so thought it advisable before trusting her with my little boy!
It was our local large agricultural show today and there was lots going on so we got there in time and got a nice spot in an empty area of the lorry park. Dispatched OH and son off so I could settle Honey down - she was on her toes but settled really well after a nosy around and a quick lunge. Time to get tacked up - pic of browband made by moi - first attempt and really quite chuffed:
Pic of son all kitted out (best catlogue pose):
And in we go to the best turned out pony class:
It was a pretty strong class and to be honest I was just glad we all stayed together
But we got a nice medal and a big frilly rosette for 5th place!:
My little boy was so proud and has been an absolute star! Honey got a bit fidgety in the line up and he gave her a gentle smack on the neck and told her to 'stop it!' - worked far better than my attempts. He was also working the crowd - think he thought they were all there for him - he waved all the way around our first lap!
And Honey Genghis pony has also been a star - it was obvious she was a bit excited and over-awed but as soon as Jacob got on she settled down and looked after him.
And here we have my two favourite pics of the day:
So, there we have it....I have somehow found myself immersed in the world of lead rein showing....and will admit to quite enjoying it! Whatever next?!
It was our local large agricultural show today and there was lots going on so we got there in time and got a nice spot in an empty area of the lorry park. Dispatched OH and son off so I could settle Honey down - she was on her toes but settled really well after a nosy around and a quick lunge. Time to get tacked up - pic of browband made by moi - first attempt and really quite chuffed:
Pic of son all kitted out (best catlogue pose):
And in we go to the best turned out pony class:
It was a pretty strong class and to be honest I was just glad we all stayed together
But we got a nice medal and a big frilly rosette for 5th place!:
My little boy was so proud and has been an absolute star! Honey got a bit fidgety in the line up and he gave her a gentle smack on the neck and told her to 'stop it!' - worked far better than my attempts. He was also working the crowd - think he thought they were all there for him - he waved all the way around our first lap!
And Honey Genghis pony has also been a star - it was obvious she was a bit excited and over-awed but as soon as Jacob got on she settled down and looked after him.
And here we have my two favourite pics of the day:
So, there we have it....I have somehow found myself immersed in the world of lead rein showing....and will admit to quite enjoying it! Whatever next?!
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