Dreamcrest Winter Show 30/3/08

Miss Maeghan had an exciting day today, her first horse show at the stable where she takes her weekly lessons! This was her first show since arriving back in Canada and she had to do a Dressage test and a Jumping round judged by the owners of the stables. Ian Roberts, one of the owners, is a former Canadian Olympic eventing rider and judged the Jumping test so what a great experience for Mae! Kelly Plitz, Ian's wife and also a former Olympic eventer, was judging the Dressage and Mae got some great tips from her and she did really well for her first ever Dressage test. For both sections the kids got to do a practice round, they were given some critique and tips from the judges, and then they got to do a second round which they were judged on. It was fun to watch and lovely to see the kids and ponies all dolled up and looking spiffy. :o)

Mae ended up placing second in the Dressage test and first in the Jumping! Woo hoo, well done girlie! We are all so proud of you!

I didn't take too many pics of her competing as I was afraid to distract her or the pony...haha! I did get a few though, big shock I know, so please enjoy a few shots of Mae's exciting day!

Waiting in the warm-up area of the Dressage arena
Doing her Dressage test
Waiting to go into the Jumping arena
Going for it in her first Jumping round!
Getting pointer from Ian Roberts
(I love that her pony Mr. Kilts seems to be sticking his tongue out at Ian!!)
Tips on her "two-point" position
Going for it on her second round!
Mae & Mr. Kilts...picture perfect!
Mae & her teacher Tracey who was not so pleased to
have her picture taken...hehe!
Receiving her 1st place ribbon from Ian...woo hoo!
Chuffed...as they say in England. ;o)
Celebrating with Mr. Kilts...good boy!