Monday, April 27, 2009

Sunday at Sycamore...

Even more ESI horses and riders went on the ribbon chase at the Orange Coast Cooler Horse Show on Sunday. Joining in the hunter classes were Megan and Timmy and Jacqueline and Cadence. They each got ribbons in both hunters and Equitation. (Jacqueline won a Junior/Amateur Hunter class, as well as the Sunday OCHSA Equitation Medal and the CPHA Childrens/Adult Medal.) Also on Sunday, Alison and Ansley moved their horses up the Modified Jr/Amateur Hunter classes and were in the ribbons. And, Alison, won the OCHSA Horsemanship Class on Sunday. Gwen graciously lent Montage to Nina, who also was very competitive in equitation and Medal classes, including winning her age group Maiden Equitation on the Flat.

Back in the Pony ring, ESI had three competitors in the Lead Line Class - Gabrielle on Majesty, Ciara on James and Kirra on Ginger. Of course, all three walked away with blue ribbons! In addition to showing Lady in Short Stirrup, Shea piloted James around in the Hunter Hack, Green Riders Under Saddle and the Pony Under Saddle class. Lady, Ginger and Diva all continued to show in their respective divisions in that ring on Sunday, and continuing to receive prizes.

As promised, there was lots of new coming out of the Jumper Arena Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Wendy got to take her jumper turn on Island Rock in a couple of classes, and Nicole switched horses, successfully showing Learjet in a number of classes. Both Cadence and Wolf were in the ribbons on Sunday, as was Euan and Gigi throughout the weekend. Casey borrowed Argentine for a few classes, garnering a couple of ribbons for their first attempt together, and Sheila made her debut on Max. Kathryn showed both Faith and Rocket in a number of classes, claiming second and third place in Saturday's Modified Jr/Amateur class, and second and fourth in the Mini Prix. Speaking of the Mini Prix, Jennifer and Simpson took home the top prize this week. Also in the ribbons in the higher classes were Kelsie on Ego and Becky on Vigo.

It was a very successful weekend for all our riders and we send congratulations to all of them!

Still waiting and hoping... Anyone get any pictures?

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