Saturday, May 14, 2011
Fun in the Sun
The Barrel-O-Rama was a lot of fun today; hot sun beating down, a stiff wind so it wasn't too hot, and more kids on ponies than you'll see anywhere! The grand entry was really cute- the biggest horse in front, and diminishing in size down to a mini pony; there were two lines, behind the Canadian flag all the ponies had red leg wraps and their riders wore red vests, and behind the American flag the ponies had blue wraps and the riders sported blue vests.
They actually did the crossover pattern without any wrecks, and all things considered, it was a really cute grand entry. And then every one of those ponies, including the minis, were entered in the barrel race.
Some of those kids could really ride and who knew ponies were so fast- even the minis!
This was the 6 and under class; some kids were led,
and some just rode for all they were worth! They all had a lot of fun, then it was time for the big girls to run, and I was busy picking up knocked over barrels. Forgot to put sunscreen on - stupid me.
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I love watching kids on horses. I tried to comment on your bleeding hearts (mine don't even have buds yet), but couldn't. Sorry to hear about the wrist, hope it's feeling better. The new header pic of Beamer is awesome.
Sounds like a fun day , hope you aren't to crispy from the sun!
sounds like a lot of fun! :D hope you didn't get sunburned! mom never wore sunscreen, she used to tan so deep! mom always had beautiful dark tans. i burn! i look likea lobster, and peel! brooke tans exceptionally well. wish i could! :)
Never underestimate those ponies. They are FAST! There's one around here, every kid has rode him, he's perfectly patterned, nearly 30 yrs old, one good eye and can still run an 18-19 sec pattern. I always thank the Lord I'm in the adults, cause we'd never beat that pony. FAST!
Love the pics, they are so adorable :)
Sounds like a really fun day!
It is wonderful to see children so involved with horse sports. I do believe it instills a sense of responsibility and a life time respect for all creatures.
Now thats why we ride!!! Lots of fun and friends.
looks fun!
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