Groom for a Day of Showing

MEGAN: Today was a treat- I got to sleep until 6:45! After a quick breakfast I met Mica in the lobby. We went and gave hay and water to all the horses and I cleaned Gino’s stall and (of course) Simba’s. Simba and I also went out for three walks throughout the day, enjoying not having to work; both of us, to be quite honest! Grooming Gino and getting him ready for Jackie’s test was also my responsibility, which I did twice throughout the course of the day. Danny was still at the show, and I also got to hand walk him. He is so wonderful! Even though I don’t ride him any more, I still love him and always will. What a star, the little Connemara stallion. Throughout the course of the day I helped pack up the tack room (a day’s job in itself), watched some Grand Prix tests, Young Rider tests, and FEI freestyles. Overall, a really nice day. After watching Mica’s and Laura’s tests (they were the only two who did not scratch out of their class) I took Simba back to the stable and helped pack the trailer. Once all the stuff was loaded on the horses went on, all loading perfectly. I drove home with Mica, whose philosophy is if one is going to get lost, they should do it in numbers. We did not get lost, but arrived about 10 minutes before the truck. Once all the horses were unloaded and settled and all the show stuff had found its way back to the showroom, we were all exhausted and ready to head home. Upon arrival to Lendon’s I unpacked slightly and decided to go running. One dyno later I was really tired, and more than ready for bed. What a day! Good to be home and looking forward to sleeping for another hour- tomorrow’s Monday!

SIMBA: Today was a bit confusing. We went out for three hand walks, which I greatly appreciated, but never rode. There was a show still going on, and I saw Mom getting other horses ready, but not me. Hmmm. Well, to be quite honest with you, I didn’t exactly mind. It has been a long, hot, and tiring weekend. Not having to work one extra day was great, and a King most certainly deserves an extra night off.