Primetime Horse Show Final Day – Sept 7

We had an early start today. I got up at 5 AM to bring Bart in for a 6:30 departure. The final day of the horse show had a 7 AM start time. The moon was bright and throwing shadows. I had to shield my eyes from the brightness as I searched the pastures for the horses.

The Tack Trunk provided a complimentary breakfast, which was delicious and gave me some strength. Pam and her son, John, came to cheer us on, as well as Wayne and Kathy, friends from the golfing world! I was grateful for so many supporters, but I was too excited to take pictures. I don’t need to mention, but I will, Harry and Weedy (and Jane), who are my greatest support always.

Bart was full of energy and felt as powerful and enthusiastic as I have ever known. He was channelling his Thoroughbred mother, Juanita Belle, today. He jumped a double clear round in the Classic, and finished 2nd behind winner Marcie Rutledge and her mount, Gangster, who is very competitive. We were thrilled to be second to that pair! It was great to end on a good note, and we won $220, which certainly helped toward entry fees. Pictures are not great, pulled off the video, which Jane kindly shot, but believe me, Bart was exceptional today.

We closed out in the office, with Mickey and Patrick, learning the name of the office cat – Nickel. He travels all over the country with Patrick and Mickey and Gremlin.

We spent a bit of time nattering on our way out, and I enjoyed seeing Evelyn (Evvie) and her mother, Carmen, whose path we first crossed in 2022. Now she is quite an accomplished rider, and it was fun that she is riding here with Kris.

Home again, Jane and I went for a ride with Derry and Oisin. We jumped a couple of little jumps, which was fun. Harry wanted to ride with us, but Stone pulled his right front shoe last night. Luckily, Fred will come by tomorrow and reset him. The other horses will see Fred on Thursday.

The horses went out to another cool evening. Oisin wasn’t sure about it at first, hiding from flies in the shed, but he soon joined the herd.

Harry and Eddy and I enjoyed some time on the deck. It was a lovely day.

Be safe, be well, be grateful. Slava Ukraini! Peace…