Squeeke's first show

My phone is being a problem... and I can't upload the pictures from Savanna and Olivia's first pony club lesson of the summer which we attended last night. But I did get these shots on the real camera today of Savanna and Squeeke's first show!

We went with the Lucky Clover kids- we had quite a crew! I think it was 8 horses, and 9 riders?! It was the first time I have driven the trailer with 4 horses loaded- fheww! After a ton more rain yesterday, the day was bright and beautiful- I ended up with quite a sunburn by the afternoon. The footing was a bit questionable, but Squeeke was a dream! She and Savanna have been working towards this day for the last few weeks. They have been doing well at home, but we still were not sure how she was going to be... We have nothing to worry about! She just coasted through the day like an old pro! I can't wait until Savanna can "really" ride her!
They just did 2 walk/trot classes- we were taking it easy, and that's about all Savanna is capable of right now; but it was perfect! Squeeke didn't bat an eye, packed her right around and they did great! It was a local show- there were medal classes, but this farm has just started the series, so it was not very well attended- perfect for us! There were 4 kids in both her classes, so we didn't have to worry about her placing and she could just work on being out there! She just needs time in the saddle and to have fun! That's what today was really about. There were some really polished walk/trot kids; our girls were just there to enjoy it!

And enjoy it she did. I put a red ribbon in her tail just to be sure, and to keep the other kids backed off. Savanna was worried about her squealing, but she managed just fine. Squeeke surly has shown before- she hung out all day with no issues! She was hot and tired by the end of the afternoon, as were all of the kids. She is going to be so much fun once Savanna can figure out how to be more than a passenger and once she gets polished up... I don't think there is anything they can't do. For instance, in their Pony Club lesson last night, they were working on 2-point position over a rail, and one time over Squeeke jumped it. She was super cute- real tight and had great form! All the other Mom's were impressed with her- the verdict is: we got the perfect pony!

Savanna got a 3rd and 4th place, she was happy with her ribbons and we were happy to get her out. Now we need to work on her diagonals and all that jazz. I was glad to just see them out there, Squeeke has been so good for Savanna's confidence! I am hot and tired, and have come to the realization that horse show Mom is way harder then showing yourself, but all in all it was a great day and the first of many this summer I'm sure!