The day is finally here, the one all 4-Hers prep for.. States. As I walk in the barn the smell that all horse people love, a mixture of horses, bedding, and hay fills my lungs.. But it's different this morning. The electricity of tension from nerves is in the air. This is Lizzie, Piper, Ashley, and Kaitlyn's time to shine. As we arrive, the State building is full of the hustle and bustle of children, friends, and family. The stalls are decorated with different themes, from Christmas to Halloween, and candy is being dished out at every corner. The wash stalls are full of horses being readied like going to a spa, and rings are full of animals large and small. The lunge pens are full of horses going round in an effort to get rid of the nervousness, not just for the horses but for the individual themselves (.. mostly themselves) all in anticipation of that class.
In all my years doing this, it never gets old watching all this take place. Climbing through the ranks to this position to be in the top 30 in the state in their divisions is an accomplishment on its own. All the individual victories, whether you win a class, place, or just have a great time.. They are all winners. From the one who the year before was just starting to ride, to the last years member who looks back on all they learned, the friends they made, and the experiences they had.. They will never forget these things.
We came home with Reserve Champion and other individual placings. Once again, thinking about what we can improve, change, and fix. Looking forward to next year. I cannot say enough about the wonderful behavior of our horses and the children. Their class, manners, and sportsmanship was something to be proud of. I am so proud to have them members of Brownstone Farm.
GREAT JOB! Thanks for the memories!
In all my years doing this, it never gets old watching all this take place. Climbing through the ranks to this position to be in the top 30 in the state in their divisions is an accomplishment on its own. All the individual victories, whether you win a class, place, or just have a great time.. They are all winners. From the one who the year before was just starting to ride, to the last years member who looks back on all they learned, the friends they made, and the experiences they had.. They will never forget these things.
We came home with Reserve Champion and other individual placings. Once again, thinking about what we can improve, change, and fix. Looking forward to next year. I cannot say enough about the wonderful behavior of our horses and the children. Their class, manners, and sportsmanship was something to be proud of. I am so proud to have them members of Brownstone Farm.
GREAT JOB! Thanks for the memories!