A few weeks ago Anya and I went to watch her cousin in a Champ show that she qualified to attend. It was on a Friday morning, so unforunately Kailan had to go to school. I pulled Anya out of daycare and off us girls went.
The fairgrounds are on the other side of town, and the first show started around 8 am. Yeah, rush hour was much fun and new experience for the little one in the backseat. Apparently it took, “FOREVER“, to get there as I was told repeatedly.
We finally arrived and found my sister in law quickly. We watched the horses and riders and Anya got to see all the pretty shirts.
I never really did much in horse shows when I was younger. We were busy going to rodeos all the time so we rarely went to them. Well, whoa golly has stuff gotten expensive over the years! Just like in everyone’s normal everyday life, there are “upgrades” that you can buy to give you a better chance at winning. Most of the contestents put “extensions” in their horses tails so they look prettier and fuller. Wowsers have things changed!
If I ever want to get into making pretty show shirts I bet I could make some good money. Some of the shirts are pretty pricey. Anya and I enjoyed seeing the girls all dolled up in their pretty show outfits. Lots of bling out there in the arena!
It was fun to watch my niece compete, and Anya got to ride Chex to and from the arena and barn. A highlight of her day for sure!
Getting ready to go into the area – she’s getting her number pinned to her back.
Sara in the arena…this was when Chex was calm and doing a nice job. That changed.
Anya looking cute
It was a bit of a rainy day, so when we got back from the show it was couch time. Mainly mommy took naps in between DVRed cartoons for Anya. Nothing like napping on the couch and snuggling with your little one while the rain falls.
Yes, horse shows, rodeos, heck putting the kids just on a horse for lead line for the 5 and under is expensive. It’s fun but wow, talk about a hobby you want to win something every now and then to help balance out the costs. 😉 Well, that’s just my take. At least while my daughter was winning at barrels she was covering all the costs. 🙂
Western pleasure is fun. Looks like a good ride. She’s got good posture and her horse’s head is nice and dropped low to the ground.
I always find it interesting to see how othere peeps really enjoy and spend their time…the horse show through your words and eyes, was so interesting! Extensions! WOW!
Lovely shot of Anya…and so happy that she got to ride the Chex 😉
Oh, and yes, snuggling during the rain is one of my all time faves!
Wow, I am in disbelief that they put extension in the horses tails. Now I think I heard it all. Anya is as cute as ever, I love the shot of her on the horse.
Oh, that first shot with her on the horse – Love it! Also love rainy afternoons…naps…snuggling. That sounds like the perfect day!
First off… when is Anya NOT looking cute? I mean, that caption is just stating the obvious 🙂
And I was waiting for a picture of Chex misbehaving!
Yes, you’d clean up if you made pretty show shirts – they can be insanely expensive!
And… it doesn’t stop at extensions. I’ve been blown away at what people do to get ready for a show. To the point where some things actually hurt a horse 🙁 I’m a fan of those “brush ’em out and bring ’em here” shows where none of that fancy stuff is allowed! Cuz it’s all about how well you sit on that pretty beast, right? 🙂
Loved the pictures!
How special to go with just your girl 🙂 We love horses around here and Elena has been riding for a couple of years. She was in her first horse show the other day, need to post about it and did really great.
Rain…what’s that?? j/k we will get some in February I’m sure. 🙂 We do have some lovely “Fall” weather, it just usually goes away and get’s warm again for Christmas, lucky us!
You could SO make a fortune in the shirt market! I had a look at the ‘store’ and I am sure you could make things as nice if not MORE pretty than those. Bad luck Chex did not behave himself 🙁 It’s an amazing discipline. I have ridden a couple of times and I had trouble getting the horse to do ANYthing I wanted it to!!!!
Looks like fun & sounds like a perfect mommy/daughter day!