Kayla, my riding buddy, has joined the equestrian team @ her high school & had an upcoming show to practice for. Patty was nice enough to help her get ready by giving her crash courses in saddle seat, showmanship & western pleasure.
Boot camp begins w/ Casino & showmanship....this is judged by how well your horse moves while you are both on the ground - everything is done by the using the halter & a lead rope.
Tia & I looked on w/ great delight & enjoyed the fact it wasn't us!!!
Now, Kayla & Black Jack are practicing saddle seat w/ 2 sets of reins - yikes!!!
This is judged by how well you move your horse while in the saddle & is ridden w/ English tack.
Trot - Trot - Trot
The Buddha - who I rode first - & Casino were happily munching away in the other pasture while their barn mates were still working :)
Kayla needed some photos for the show.....so I snapped away :)
Western pleasure was also practiced - this is judged by how well you & your horse can work a pattern on the ground & how well you do riding thru an obstacle course.
Lastly, Tia , all beauteous in her western tack - wondering when she could join Casino & the Buddha on the other side of the fence!
I'm very happy to share that Kayla placed in EVERY class she entered & had medals & ribbons galore :)) Congrats!!!
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