It has been a fun, but exhausting day. Several friends (and, of course, Harry and Weedy) came early to the show to cheer us on. The course was very challenging for me, with forward distances on every line, and no unrelated fences, which is unusual.
Kris prepared us well, and sent me into the ring with an ultimatum. I was not to add strides! Bart rose to the occasion, and we jumped a clear round in the Speed class, which will be our final preparation for the Classic tomorrow. We earned a pink ribbon, for fifth, which matched my shirt.
After a bath and some visiting with friends, Bart and I returned home, where he promptly went to sleep.
Here are a few pictures pulled off the video that Jane kindly took. There will be professional pictures soon. These will have to do for now.
A friend we have not seen for a long time was at the show. Juli came with her adorable Jack Russell, Saer. Socializing is one of the fun parts of horse showing.
Speaking of dogs, it was a big day for Eddy. He had some trouble waking up before 5 AM…
Once there was a trip involved, of course, he was ready to go. He acquitted himself well, as always. He is a delightful horse show dog.
Eddy and I returned to the show to prepare Bart’s stall for tomorrow. To our astonishment and delight, as we were visiting with friends Frank and Beth, Eddy was picked as the Dog Of The Day!! He had his picture taken, and he received a bag of treats and toys and all sort of goodies from Webster Groves Animal Hospital. It was a very exciting event indeed!
It was Beth’s idea to put the coat on Eddy, and it was hilarious!
Kris misses his dogs. Eddy is a slightly stinky, but very loving substitute…
Be safe, be well, be kind, be grateful. Slava Ukraini! Peace…
Galloping Through 
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