It was another beautiful day for our August show. I heard in the ring was HOT. Inside the booth, and, of course, under the trees, it was very pleasant.

Welcome to all the new competitors! Some were bringing their children after being absent for a very long time. I hope they were happy with their experience to come back for our September show. One young lady apparently commented it was “the best day ever!”

You have heard of “Christmas in July”. We are having “June in September”. We had to move the June show because the weather declared torrential rains for that day. We weren’t the only outdoor horse event that was affected. It has disappointed a few competitors as they have a scheduling conflict, but when the meteorologists say “don’t play outdoors”, we don’t.

To all who have been asking, NO, there will not be a GLAD Hearts Games this year. That is why we were able to shift June to September. We hope to see you all at that show.

I had to fill in for Victoria at the entry window as she had to “catch ride for” Abigail. It was really nice to see Victoria riding again. I had to talk myself up as normally I panic if there is a long line-up. It has been a while, and my brain could no longer do a 12 times table. Thank goodness (& Lorrie) a long ago chart was there to help me out. I know I still made some small mistakes, but no more than others who have sat in that spot.

I also spent the morning fixing things. The speaker in the warm-up ring has been working occasionally or not at all. Fixed that before we even had entries. Then the printer decided to not work. Jackie had to resort to hand writing the judge/announcer sheets. It took a while but finally found where the missing paper guide had gone. Once it was removed from the hiding place, we were back to full function. From non-functioning equipment to forgotten tack and borrowed boots, most people do not see the how the magic happens. We do the best we can with what we have. We do things on the fly. And, yes, there is a broom for those who need one.

Watch for the link to “Over the Rainbow” photography on our Facebook page.. Stephany Wade will be posting a link to the pictures she took. Please contact her for individual & package pricing. She does apologize for not being able to stay to catch the Gamers. Her own horses needed tending.

P.S.: Thanks to Craig C for replacing the broken glass in the entry booth. It is so clear now!!! Thanks also to Zlatko D for the acrylic panel.

I really need to cut my finger nails before I start typing!!!

Hoorah Lads!
Anne Dales