My first show got 2ND place. PIC added

[Chestnutmare]

Well i took my mare too her first show with me since owning her. After lots of practicing at home in hand trotting her up their was alsorts going through my mind. What if she kicks me when trotting her round, what if she plays up and is a total nightmare any way her saddle has been pinching her so had to lead her to show which took us 40 Min's to get there, got onto the show ground, she called a few times then wanted to eat

Went into ring she got a tad excited prancing round but managed to calm her down quickly. Then it was our turn to trot round my knees were knocking , i had big blisters from new new boots rubbing but we did, yes we trotted round and my nerves went instantly, i never felt my blisters and we came in 2ND. I'm so proud of my girl think i will try a ridden next time because all she has ever done is showing in hand just hope i have a saddle that's fits. So for all you nervous showers you can do it too ;D

[chloe]

Fab, well done you!

[happysnail]

Awesome! Do you have any pics?

[Chestnutmare]

Thanks. Still waiting for the phographer to put them on his site, so will have some as i caught him taking some sneaky ones.

[HelenG]

aww well done i want to see piccies too
It gives you a real confidence boost when it goes so well. I've now been bitten by the showing bug and i'm going to my 2nd show this sunday and I've booked myself onto a horse camp too :s

[Dalesgirl]

Congratulations hope you're really proud of yourself for going and getting on so well x

[wabuska]

That's wonderful!

[Chestnutmare]

May 4, 2011 11:38:55 GMT 1 Dalesgirl said:

Congratulations hope you're really proud of yourself for going and getting on so well x

I am i almost backed out at the last minute, so glad i went i know what to expect next time ;D

[Chestnutmare]

Here u go hope it works, there is 3 on but i like this the best, there is some more on page 18 i think.

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[chloe]

Great picture

[daisysp8]

What a nice picture .... You look so happy

[Mellymoo]

Well done you two!! What show were you at?

[Chestnutmare]

Richardson's down wistow road next one is 18th june if your going?