09/05/2022
As I sat outside the in-gate, gravel in my white britches, boots, and probably some I’ll find a little later in the elsewheres, I thought I had no business attempting the Mini Prix today. We had a rough start earlier in the day (clearly) and suddenly the jumps looked intimidating. We watched horses (4 actually) slip and fall down, tricky lines all ridden by talented riders who have had years more saddle time than I, especially since my first show back after 7 years was this spring in the .90m. For some reason I still walked into that ring. While you are tricky and opinionated, you have such heart, stop is not in your vocabulary (but like, maybe it should have been in the schooling ring dude?) Thank you for giving me the confidence Connor, you are the horse I never knew I needed and you will teach me to be better every time I come out. You make me WANT to be better. Thanks little man, you were great today and any mistake made was mine. You’re the best jumbo shrimp, cone head, goldfish, oversized pony dog, and partner. ❤️❤️❤️