My first real show

Yesterday was my first "real" show. I did one walk/trot class last April, but it was on a crappy horse with a hack trainer who actually didn't even teach or help my riding improve, rather she just took my money and told me I looked great......enough said. As many of you know, I have serious balance issues from a car accident and brain injury almost 8 years ago. I just started riding a new horse last Saturday, and had a hard fall on Wednesday. I knew if I didn't show now, I probably never would. I entered 4 classes, all beginner type stuff, and was beyond nervous. This is how things went...

4th out of 8 in beginner w/t eq
4th out of 8 in beginner w/t pleasure
8th out of 19 in walk halt advanced beginner
11th out of 25 in w/t advanced beginner

I was so happy that I finally conquered my fears after 29 years. Just wanted to share with everyone.

It sounds like you did great, Wendy. That looks like one heck of an impressive result, especially for your first show. Good for you that you are able to stick with it and I just want to say that I am so proud of you. So many people would have given up long ago with everything you have gone through. You are a very courageous woman and I am proud to know you.

I am sooo proud of you wendy!!!!!!!!

WOOT WOOT! You overcame your fear and I am just as proud of you today, as I was when you called me yesterday!!!

Wow, that is very impressive. Congratulations! Lots of people overcoming fears this week. Must be something in the air besides volcanic ash.

Thats soooo awesome! I don't think I have been in a class with 25 people, that seems like a major traffic jam lol

A massive CONGRATS!

Thank you everyone. The love and support means so much. Cecillia, they were smart enough to divide the advanced classes into 2 groups, thank goodness. I wanted to leave the ring as soon as I walked in, but my trainer(I LOVE her) actually told the gate person I was NOT allowed to leave the ring, lol. Next show is this Sunday!

Good on your trainer ;) Oooh have a blast and get someone to take photos. I love seeing people in action. You will do awesome!

We didn't have anyone to take pictures this past Saturday, but we will have someone on Sunday!

All that is missing is pics!!! If you can try to take some at your next show!! Sounds like you kicked some serious butt with such a nice turn out!! GREAT JOB