Eyes on stalks.
Shed everything.
When you try to ride in warmup:
Horse looks amazing. Rider looks like WTF.
When you try to ride a stretchy trot circle:
I'm sure that's exactly what the judge is looking for.
Hard cider totally counts as a serving of fruit.
When you try to do canter depart at C:
Levade
Hop
Tail swish. Note judge's expression.
When you try to get your horse to pose cutely after a very long show weekend:
Give me the damn carrot and I promise not to hurt anyone. Much.
No I will not put my ears forward for your stupid pic. Also get these ribbons off my face.
Loving the sassy tail swish!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so fancy when you're not in the middle of a test hoping his won't keep hopping!
DeleteHe's just showing off for the judge. :P
ReplyDeleteYeeeeeah, that's it...
Deletehaha how could the judge not be impressed but such expressiveness in taran's gaits?!?
ReplyDeleteSo expressive. So much "I'm DONE WITH THIS".
DeleteCider is definitely a serving of fruit, maybe two servings... Taran is so cute in braids!
ReplyDeleteOooh, two servings! Yes! It's practically a health food drink!
DeleteDaaaaaamn that warmup picture!
ReplyDeleteYes. Horse is awesome, rider is a card-carrying member of Slumpy McSlumpersons club. :-/
DeleteYou're doing a levade. You're so above the level of everyone else in that ring ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure that's not called for in 1-1!
Deletehe looks like he's shedding clouds!
ReplyDeleteHeh, grey horse problems!
DeleteCan't get over that warmup picture! Nothing funny about that! The rest of them are funny.
ReplyDeleteIt's only funny if you're the rider noticing your atrocious position. :)
DeleteIf it's any consolation, he looks like a very cute hunter pony in his stretchy trot circle.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, I was thinking the same thing! Too bad he doesn't jump. Anything. At all. Ever.
DeleteLast time I checked a levade in 1-1 is *totally* extra credit!
ReplyDeleteUh-huh. Suuuuure it is.
DeleteWheeee fab photos from what sounds like a fun filled weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove his expressions in the pics, suh a cutie
Yes, those expressions where he looks like he's plotting murder are my favorite.
DeleteHe knows to get noticed he needs to be unique ;P
ReplyDeleteNot exactly the type of "noticing" I was hoping for...
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