April Was Great

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April was a great and busy month.
The first weekend began with watching a local horse show.

I mostly watched hunters. Pony and horse sized. It was a beautiful day!

The following week I got to work at YAPA, a local book festival filled with authors and panels. Self control came and I limited the number of books I bought. Buying books and being able to have them personalized by the author? What’s not to love?

 At YAPA, I also got to moderate my first ever panel. It was about fan fiction.

The next day I was inducted into The National Society of Leadership and Success.
The next exciting thing to do was showing at the Berks County 4-H model horse show. It was my first time showing my new model, Red Queen, a customized and painted model by Sue Kern. She started as a Lady Phase with a new neck, mane, and tail. Her head was swapped and a Blue Grass Bandit one was added. 
The following weekend Lizzie, Niki, and I went on a road trip to Massachusetts for the Quabbin Valley Performance show. It was my first region 10 show and definitely not my last!
April was busy, and I can’t wait to see what happens in May. It’s already off to a good start with my spring semester coming to an end!

Last IHSA Show of The Season

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While there’s only two weeks left of classes until the end of the semester(YAY), the last IHSA show was about a month ago.It took place at the Black River Farm in New Jersey. Such a pretty place!

Four of us went to compete. Pat stopped by too since she doesn’t live too far away. Thanks for stopping by!

While it was a small number the usual teamwork was there.

I rode a QH named Classy. It wasn’t my worst performance but it wasn’t my best. Being on the correct lead is my biggest struggle. I get what it is in my head, but in practice–eh. I was on the correct lead the first time the judge asked for a canter, but wasn’t on it for the second. In the end I earned forth in the class.

Two fourths in a row. But all fourths aren’t the same. Between the two shows my seat was better. I’m realistic about my riding abilities though. When I look in the mirror I don’t see a Grand Prix rider staring back, but I do see a much better rider than the one in the fall. My seat has definitely improved plus my overall feel for the horse.

It was a fun year to be a part of the team. I *never* wish for the summer to pass by quickly, but once fall comes around, I’ll be excited about next season.