I'm just sitting in the ferry line up, waiting to head home after a very busy weekend!
New pony arrived, and was a superstar all weekend. She is such a good baby, and so brave!
As I worried might happen, Bridget pretty much opted out of dressage on Saturday, and so EC and I were both pretty disappointed. Our first test was absolutely awful, and scored accordingly, our second test was much better but still not great. I scratched Sunday, because Saturday's rides weren't at all fun for either of us. Life's too short for that, so I'm going to think on things a bit.
In other news, the saddle fitter came out and my dressage saddle does not fit Bridget now that she lost weight. No words for that, 6 months of waiting for it to be reflocked and new billets put on, and it turns out I need a new one. Oh, and a new jump saddle...ughh my luck is a little stinky right now!
On a happier note, my coach and barn mates all had a super weekend, and despite the saddle saga and the bad rides, it was a lot of fun to be there. I'm super inspired by all the great riding and gorgeous horses we were surrounded with. I also met tons of lovely people! Shout out to the super nice lady who reads this blog! I'm so sorry I didn't get your name and was so busy. Next time? :)
Anyway, lots to think on, and lots of details to come, I'm sure. Hope everyone had a great weekend!
What a roller coaster of the weekend. Focussing on the positive news of the new baby is great. Too bad that B does not like dressage. :(
ReplyDeleteSo many emotions!
DeleteUgh. I'm sorry your rides were not good. And saddle fit it such a difficult issue! I got mine adjusted this fall and within a couple of weeks wasn't thrilled with the fit. Thankfully a half pad has been a fine enough bandaid at this time.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear more about your new girl!
Saddle fitting has been such an issue for me these past 2 years! We tried a half pad with shims, but sadly it's still not great
DeleteSorry to hear you had tough rides and bad horse news. Glad to hear that you both survived and that baby pony was a superstar though!!
ReplyDeleteBaby pony and my barn mates successes made for a very happy weekend!
DeleteSo glad the new baby is a rockstar and so sorry to hear about the saddle woes and B checking out. =( Wishing you a much better - and more relaxing - week ahead!
ReplyDeleteI'm so looking forward to a relaxing long weekend!
Deleteaw i'm sorry the show didn't go as well as you had hoped, and even more sorry to hear that the saddle saga continues. ugh. that's the pits. but awesome that it was a pleasant weekend with the crew!! and YAY for the new girl being such a brave and bright little star!!! can't wait to hear more!! :D
ReplyDeleteShow weekends are awesome, because even if everything goes wrong for me, there's still so much fun to be had and I love cheering on my barn mates!
DeleteGlad the baby is all that and a bag of chips. Sorry B didnt want to play in the sandbox (But hey I feel that way too most days HA). I am glad you get to go home now. Can't wait to see photos of the new one!
ReplyDeleteShe's the bag of chips and then some, lol :)
DeleteSorry the rides weren't what you had hoped they would be :/
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to meet the new bean!