UnaB
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Hello 
Thought i'd posted these in here but apparently not!
Ava went to her very first party last weekend. It was rather exciting as we had to walk there (no transport) which was a challenge on its own with TWO shows being held at two local venues so there were tonnes of lorries and trailers going past, as well as all the farming machinery at this time of the year. Thankfully she didn't even look at any of the traffic - what a star!!
She behaved perfectly at the show, she had eyes on stalks a bit of course, and the loudspeaker made her jump about a foot in the air when she first heard it But she had a lovely time watching the jumping rings (we both agreed it was MUCH more exciting than our ring!!) and made friends with a few other horses and people which was lovely
She was perfect in her classes, very calm and on her best behaviour which was a relief as I was expecting tantrums and drama! The trot was interesting - it was still a bit hit and miss in practice but she DID trot in both of her classes and was much improved in the second class despite being very tired by that time.
She didn't place in the first class (coloured) of about 25 horses! I think it doesn't help that we look bay from a distance. Judge went for the coloured cob types and seemed to favour the very fat horses(!!!!) but did give Ava some very nice comments. Second class (youngstock) we placed 4th. Judge was a welshie breeder so Ava certainly wasn't her type so I was very pleased with our placing But it was definitely a successful day regardless of results, very proud mum here
Here's some photos from the day:
Final line-up for the youngstock class - Ava 4th
Thought i'd posted these in here but apparently not!
Ava went to her very first party last weekend. It was rather exciting as we had to walk there (no transport) which was a challenge on its own with TWO shows being held at two local venues so there were tonnes of lorries and trailers going past, as well as all the farming machinery at this time of the year. Thankfully she didn't even look at any of the traffic - what a star!!
She behaved perfectly at the show, she had eyes on stalks a bit of course, and the loudspeaker made her jump about a foot in the air when she first heard it
But she had a lovely time watching the jumping rings (we both agreed it was MUCH more exciting than our ring!!) and made friends with a few other horses and people which was lovely She was perfect in her classes, very calm and on her best behaviour which was a relief as I was expecting tantrums and drama! The trot was interesting - it was still a bit hit and miss in practice but she DID trot in both of her classes and was much improved in the second class despite being very tired by that time.
She didn't place in the first class (coloured) of about 25 horses! I think it doesn't help that we look bay from a distance. Judge went for the coloured cob types and seemed to favour the very fat horses(!!!!) but did give Ava some very nice comments. Second class (youngstock) we placed 4th. Judge was a welshie breeder so Ava certainly wasn't her type so I was very pleased with our placing
But it was definitely a successful day regardless of results, very proud mum here Here's some photos from the day:
Final line-up for the youngstock class - Ava 4th
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