Good Mistake

MEGAN: I was up at 5:00 this morning and after a quick trip to Dunkin Doughnuts, where I enjoyed a bagel and cream cheese for breakfast, Annie, Mica, and I all did hay, water, and stalls. After a quick walk, I began braiding Simba, then watched Mica and Annie ride, being the official photographer for the latter. After my photography duties were over, I finished braiding Simba and went through my test in my head. Then Mr. Simba got groomed, tacked up, and I got all my stuff- stock tie, hair net, etc.- on my body miraculously straight, thanks to the mirror. We went out and warmed up about 11:00 am and were both drenched by the time we went in the ring. We had what I thought was a good test, and after one last bath, Simba was once again settled in front of his fan, happily eating lunch. I then cleaned all my tack, changed into cooler clothes, helped pack, and did an interview with Lindy Kennet for the Yankee Horseman’s Peddler. After the interview I helped pack some more, then went to watch Laura ride her first-ever Prix St. George. Congrats, Laura! I picked up my test right before her ride- I got a 62% with the comments that it was too forward and not collected enough. Well, who ever would have guessed someone would say Simba was too forward? I guess that is a good mistake... Upon returning to the barn with a new halter for Simba (on sale of course) I finished up with the packing and got the horses on the trailer. Laura and I followed a few minutes later after getting her scores, and arrived at Gleneden before anyone else. Impressive, huh!? We then unloaded the horses, stuff, and put everything away before returning home. I carried all my stuff upstairs then went for an hour run. After a shower and some studying, I am off to bed. What a hot and tiring day!!!!

SIMBA: This constant state of sweating is getting old. I am sick of showing in the heat. Mom, you complained about that show in the rain- what was wrong with that!? I am so happy to have survived another trailer ride and now be enjoying my bran mash and hay for the night. What a weekend! I am so off to bed once I am done.