Shepard Ranch

SYVPC Shepard Ranch Event was our first REAL official USEA event. Even though in the scheme of things I haven't really been on the 'english side of equestrian sports' for that long it feels like it has taken FOREVER to get to this point.

Even though I was only showing intro division.. I'm not gonna lie that weekend was like being a kid in a candy store, because I'm weird and I LOVE horse shows.. and shiny ribbons who doesn't love shiny things.

Though I did spend most of the weekend in a bit of a panic because my tank of a horse had managed to do something to his legs resulting in swelling and some painful skin issues. I was paranoid I was going to be DQed, though he never actually came up lame.

Fridays dressage went OK we scored a 45.0 (with our uniquely braided mane that I refuse to trim and pull.. ) Cross country went well on Sat finished in 3min40sec clean, and my stadium course was clean as well.

In the end I think I did fairly well for my first real outing.. and with a bum leg. 6th closest to optimum time in my division, 4th overall in my division, 2nd place Adult area VI rider team in our division, and 1st place high point pony clubber in intro.

All in all lots of fun, hopefully next show we will bump up from intro to beginner novice.. anyway on to getting ready for another meadows event!