Summer's End at Clemson

It's time to start planning for the next show. Clemson is just about 5 weeks away. I need to get a hotel booked. If anyone is interested in coming or tagging along let me know this week. As of right now I have Lexy and Sandy, Gia and Kellie, Chipper, Cindy, and thomas all in. The Smiths are staying with family, the rest of us in a single hotel room.

Anyone else in?
-Holly

Phone oops

I haven't been feeling great the last day or two. I laid down to take a nap this afternoon, and the puppy ate my phone. I had to go get a new one today. I can't get any of my old numbers out of my phone. If you get a chance text me your digits so I can save them.

THanks,
Holly

Congratulations are in order.

I wanted to make a couple of announcements. The first is that Gia again has her "own" mount. Gia is going to start riding Jessie as her fulltime mount again. She will still show Riley in the Classic, and will use him occassionally for pony club activities that Jessie is not yet suitable for.

Lauren started taking lessons about a month ago, and is now ready to start leasing. She will be riding Riley 3 times a week. If you see her around the farm please feel free to step in and help as necessary. She has become very independent, but still struggles a bit with the bridle.

I'm hoping that tonight will be a picture/video night, so stay tuned.

Classic Schedule Change

I have become aware of some schedule changes to the show schedule. I wanted to post the changes for those of you planning to come, so you can plan accordingly.

July 8th Lexy will be showing about lunch time.
July 13th Lexy will be showing mid-morning
July 14th Elizabeth will be shwoing at 8:00am
July 14th Lexy will be showing about 9:00am
July 18th Gia will be showing late in the day probably about 2:00

3 weeks and counting

Well everyone is working very hard to get ready for our next show. You may wonder why the hype this go round. This is the biggest show that any of my current students have attended. This a "AA" rated show. This show will last 2 weeks at Mullet hall. This is going to seem a bit strange for our team, because almost everyone is showing on different days, so we won't all be there together. I am encouraging everyone to come down to cheer each other on. Our show schedule will look something like this if you want to plan to come visit. This will be a wonderful experience for everyone. Lexy will be taking Pickles out for his debut in the rated green ponies. We are hoping for a nice showing.

July 8 (Wed) Lexy is showing one class likely about lunch time.
July 10 (Fri) Elizabeth is showing 6 classes starting at 8am
July 16 (Thurs) Lexy is showing in half of her division starting about 9 am.
July 17 (Fri) Lexy will finish her division starting about 9am
July 19 (Sun) Gia will show 6 classes likely to start mid afternoon.

Karin and Erin were both scheduled to show Sebastian, but both owner and horse are having some medical concerns that are not going to make it possible. Chipper has decided to sit this one out and wait for Clemson in August.

Everyone is really excited about this show. There will be mimosas ring side Sunday mornings, and an exhibitor party on Friday evening.


Other exciting news...Kaijsa has moved Em to Whistle Stop and will start lessons again. She is planning a musical freestyle for Clemson in August. I'll do my best to get a video of that for everyone to enjoy. I can't wait to see what music she decides on.

We also want to welcome Lauren to the family. She is a friend of the Friedman's who is taking a few lessons to prepare for a lease.

I'd like to ask for prayers for Eric Friedman has he is undergoing surgery for his back today.

Just a reminder to all my students be sure you're working the ponies with the side reins. We need to improve those headsets before the show!!!

For my lessees

Tara has set up a blog for the stable to communicate the goings ons. Be sure to check the list to the left and add the link to your favorites, so you can stay up to date with the happenings around the farm.