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larosa90

Jun. 2, 2004, 07:36 AM

My horse will be showing M-F, in warmups, 1st years, Green Conf and A/Os. A pro and I will be trading off in the open divisions. I would love it if you would come and capture him on film. Stop by Cavallo Farms and look for Barolo (aka Jordan) or Amy. It would be great to meet you!

By the way, to get the best directions, go to Uppville Horse Show Website (http://www.upperville.com).

Kellsboro Jack

Jun. 2, 2004, 07:39 AM

http://www.upperville.com/pages/general_info_pages/directions.htm

Driving from Middleburg to Upperville (past Zulla Road http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif on Route 50 will go right between the showgrounds - as cited it's impossible to miss it http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Flycatcher

Jun. 2, 2004, 07:44 AM

You will literally drive past me. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Hunters are on the South side of 50 (white tents), Jumpers on the North side (striped tents).

Courtknee202

Jun. 2, 2004, 07:58 AM

How can I get there from I-95 in Woodbridge by the Occaquan River (spelling) exit? I've tried to do a Mapquest for Rt. 50 and it's not showing up. Darn technology.

Paige

Jun. 2, 2004, 08:26 AM

I'll be there Monday & Sunday. I want to be there more, of course, but I have to work Wed-Sat http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Go-Go

Jun. 2, 2004, 08:55 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Courtney01:
How can I get there from I-95 in Woodbridge by the Occaquan River (spelling) exit? I've tried to do a Mapquest for Rt. 50 and it's not showing up. Darn technology. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Try using US Route 50 or John Mosby Highway to look it up on Mapquest, or just do a city search for Upperville. It's a pretty major highway, and the only big road that passes through Upperville. You can get to it off of I-66 using the Fair Oaks exit if you are coming from I-495.

Anyplace Farm

Jun. 2, 2004, 08:59 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Courtney01:
How can I get there from I-95 in Woodbridge by the Occaquan River (spelling) exit? I've tried to do a Mapquest for Rt. 50 and it's not showing up. Darn technology. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Get on 123 in Occoquan, heading north towards Lorton. Stay on that till you see signs for the Fairfax County Parkway. Head north on the parkway (towards Reston, away from Springfield). After passing thru Fair Lakes, get off on Route 50 West. Stay on 50 and it will be an impossibility for you to miss the show.

Indy

Jun. 2, 2004, 09:06 AM

I'm planing on being there Saturday and maybe Sunday, just to watch. I've never been before so I'm excited http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Courtknee202

Jun. 2, 2004, 09:10 AM

Ok now I know how to get there! Thanks so much!

This is my first time going also, what should I expect? Will I be able to get close to the rail to take photos? Where to park? How to get to the jumper rings? *Excited*

Go-Go

Jun. 2, 2004, 09:15 AM

www.upperville.com (http://www.upperville.com) has lots of information, including parking, directions, and a map of the grounds.

Darby

Jun. 2, 2004, 09:28 AM

Don't worry about finding it....if you can find Rt. 50 you'll find the horse show....instead, put your time and energy into wishing, hoping and praying it's not the nasty MUDDY MESS it was last year!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

icy98ach

Jun. 2, 2004, 09:32 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Darby:
Don't worry about finding it....if you can find Rt. 50 you'll find the horse show....instead, put your time and energy into wishing, hoping and praying it's not the nasty MUDDY MESS it was last year!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm banking on a heatwave this year. It is always one extreme or another for Upperville.

Anyplace Farm

Jun. 2, 2004, 09:48 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Courtney01:
Ok now I know how to get there! Thanks so much!

This is my first time going also, what should I expect? Will I be able to get close to the rail to take photos? Where to park? How to get to the jumper rings? *Excited* <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Lots of opps to get right next to the ring. You'll love this show. Everything is packed in a pretty small venue so shops & food are close to rings and stabling. Sherrifs stop traffic for horse/human crossing from one side of the show to the other. The hunter side is right across the street from the jumper side.

I think some of the best pictures can come out of the Leadline class and the Sidesaddle classes. They draw huge crowds on the rail every year.

You'll have no trouble finding your way around and finding a great shot. Have fun!

Janet

Jun. 2, 2004, 10:20 AM

From I95 and 123.

Avoid the Fairfax County traffic

Take 123 to Old Bridge Rd (first or second light) to Prince William County Parkway to 234 (bypass). They all run into each other, so no actual turns.

At the end of 234 bypass, take I 66 west (left exit) to 15.

Take 15 North (right turn) to Gilbert's Corner.

At Gilbert's corner take 50 West (left turn).

Take 50 through Middleburg, and almost to Uppervile. You can't miss the show grounds.

CBoylen

Jun. 2, 2004, 12:11 PM

I'll be there all week.
Be careful on those VA roads, I totaled a car once on the way to Upperville http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif.

lauriep

Jun. 2, 2004, 02:33 PM

I will also be there all week. I'll be the one with the liver-spotted Dalmatian puppy in tow!

M. O'Connor

Jun. 2, 2004, 02:40 PM

I'll be there, too--arriving Tues, showing Wed, Thurs, leaving maybe Thurs afternoon, or Friday morning.

Dolce Vita

Jun. 2, 2004, 02:59 PM

I will be there to set up this weekend, and my horse comes on Sunday. He will be showing sometime during the week (not sure yet!) and I may be showing on Saturday. We'll be there for the Grand Prix also!

Yay for Upperville! Pray for good weather!

SidesaddleRider

Jun. 2, 2004, 10:50 PM

Courtney, If you'll be there on Saturday, could you *please* take some pictures of the sidesaddle division? I'd really appreciate it! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

icy98ach

Jun. 3, 2004, 06:51 AM

Courtknee202

Jun. 3, 2004, 06:52 AM

Thanks everyone :-) My main concern was that it would be massively spread out and I'd have a hike from one ring to another. Sounds like I'm going to have fun!

SidesaddleRider, you bet I will! Any particular horses and riders I should photograph?

Anyplace Farm

Jun. 3, 2004, 09:59 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by icy98ach:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Courtney01:
Ok now I know how to get there! Thanks so much!

This is my first time going also, what should I expect? Will I be able to get close to the rail to take photos? Where to park? How to get to the jumper rings? *Excited* <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Be careful of getting too close to the rail in the main hunter ring. Teresa has been known to get cranky with outside photographers taking pictures.... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Nothing against Theresa, I like her very much, but she actually can't say anything to any photographers, especially not those who aren't professionals, about whether or not they can take pictures.

Another well-known photographer in the area told me about a run-in the two of them had some time ago. I said, "I thought she was hired as the 'Official Photographer'". No such animal. It is just because other professional photogs don't want to deal w/the heat she might give them. But she doesn't have a monopoly on it. And again, especially not on someone who is not a prof.

CCRingo

Jun. 3, 2004, 11:07 AM

I'll be there Tuesday and Saturday. My trainer is showing in the Sidesaddle on Saturday. I'm so excited, this is my favorite show! If anyone has a horse showing on Tuesday, let me know. I've never watched the working hunters before and I'm really looking forward to it.

icy98ach

Jun. 3, 2004, 12:12 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Anyplace Farm:
Nothing against Theresa, I like her very much, but she actually can't say anything to any photographers, especially not those who aren't professionals, about whether or not they can take pictures.

Another well-known photographer in the area told me about a run-in the two of them had some time ago. I said, "I thought she was hired as the 'Official Photographer'". No such animal. It is just because other professional photogs don't want to deal w/the heat she might give them. But she doesn't have a monopoly on it. And again, especially not on someone who is not a prof. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh I totally agree, I just didn't want Courtney01 to be suprised if Teresa did walk up and say something.

Courtknee202

Jun. 3, 2004, 03:08 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by icy98ach:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Anyplace Farm:
Nothing against Theresa, I like her very much, but she actually can't say anything to any photographers, especially not those who aren't professionals, about whether or not they can take pictures.

Another well-known photographer in the area told me about a run-in the two of them had some time ago. I said, "I thought she was hired as the 'Official Photographer'". No such animal. It is just because other professional photogs don't want to deal w/the heat she might give them. But she doesn't have a monopoly on it. And again, especially not on someone who is not a prof. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh I totally agree, I just didn't want Courtney01 to be suprised if Teresa did walk up and say something. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I believe I saw her at Rose Mount (or someone else). I made a note to stay out of her shooting area and just took pictures from a distance. If someone came up to me and said something nasty to me I'd probably leave crying http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif. At Upperville I think I'll just find an empty spot and park my butt and snap away....and pray!

headsup

Jun. 4, 2004, 05:25 AM

We will be there all week with jumpers, a small pony and a couple hunter breeding ponies.

piaffeprincess98

Jun. 6, 2004, 04:00 AM

I'll be headed up on Sunday for the Grand Prix. It's my fourth year in a row going. I always take a ton of pictures. I'll be tired cause I'll have been at Menfelt the day before taking pics of the Advanced eventers. Looks like a hectic weekend for me!

Is anyone totally sure that the GP is starting @ 2pm? That's what it says on the website. I thought I'd check here too.

Courtknee202

Jun. 6, 2004, 09:15 AM

Just checked and I will only be there Wed. afternoon, and now Thurs. afternoon and all day Friday. Parents need the camera for a graduation on Saturday *frown*

Tomboy

Jun. 6, 2004, 09:35 AM

I cant be there this year, but my barn has horses in the 4 yr olds, 1st yrs, Side Saddle, and AA's. Good Luck to all, Ill be thinking about you next week!

LaurenEHF

Jun. 6, 2004, 02:27 PM

This is my first time actually showing at Upperville! My horse is doing the Pre-greens with my trainer and I am doing the A/A

sidesaddle

Jun. 6, 2004, 03:16 PM

I stopped by the show grounds today and it is muddy -- not muddy like last year, but muddy nonetheless.

GirlNextDoor

Jun. 6, 2004, 06:15 PM

The rings look absolutely lovely and perfect!! so nice before the bajillion trip long schooling class tomorrow!

PonyPlay

Jun. 6, 2004, 08:07 PM

Sidesaddle, anyone? How muddy??? Like so muddy my shoes are going to be sucked off my feet and I'm going to need fireman boots (last year http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif) Or muddy like if I walk over from the parking in my boots I beter bring a good rag with me? I'm so scared of the mud after getting stuck last year. Though I did hear the tractor rides were fun http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Tomboy

Jun. 6, 2004, 08:17 PM

The tractor rides.. Oh the memories, also sinking down to my knees in mud (not a joke). We were on the jumper side even though we were showing hunters so we got to watch the cars being pulled out. there was a collective pool going at one point about the toatal number that would be pulled out. (yes, we were that bad..) And it was muddy enough last year that a horse trotted around the ring and came out covered in mud. Mud on the saddle, mud on the stomach, mud every where. Oh mudville im still finding mud from you.
And if you wounldnt mind getting pics of side saddle for me, i would love to watch the horse that taught me trough the pictures! Im missing him currently. Your pictures look wonderfull..

GirlNextDoor

Jun. 6, 2004, 08:17 PM

def not too muddy just sort of like, look soggy grass! or hey! a puddle in the corner of the ring one schooling ring! really, its all good http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Everythingbutwings

Jun. 7, 2004, 05:13 AM

I'll be there Wednesday bright and early to watch the Older A/A's start the day (8:00 am)

I'm expecting to be joined by KateDB, lauriep, Flashy Gray, Inverness and others. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Janet

Jun. 7, 2004, 07:01 AM

Can't get out during the week, but I MIGHT make it for the GP on Sunday. Who will be there? How will I find you?

lauriep

Jun. 7, 2004, 07:03 AM

I'm there! Where will the rendezvous point be? I'm still on for wings, right??

Courtknee202

Jun. 7, 2004, 07:40 AM

Older A/A's start in the morning on Wed? Hm...I may have to call in sick and work Friday instead.

Everythingbutwings

Jun. 7, 2004, 07:56 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>I'm there! Where will the rendezvous point be? I'm still on for wings, right?? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh yes! I'm planning on being at Hunter Ring 2 on the Rt 50/vendors side facing the stabling around 7:30. I'll have my aqua colored chair, gray and white wheelie cooler, camera, etc.

I'm bringing Apple Spice Cake, bloody mary aspic, crab quiches, veggies and dip, fresh fruit salad, tuna salad, double chocolate macadamia nut cookies, cheesy baked olives and other assorted goodies to see us through the day. I'm looking forward to your wings http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

horsepop

Jun. 7, 2004, 08:00 AM

Do anyone know how Tony Workman is doing after yesterday's accident. I understand he was thrown into a jump and hurt his sholder. Hope it isn't too serious.

icy98ach

Jun. 7, 2004, 10:10 AM

They just announced that the market will be closed on Friday - now I should be back in VA to catch some Friday afternoon classes instead of waiting to see the horses go on Saturday http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

PonyPlay

Jun. 7, 2004, 11:15 AM

horsepop-I believe that Tony was there today giving orders from the ground.

2487lyf

Jun. 7, 2004, 12:18 PM

Just wanted to wish Glenwillow good luck! I wish I was going... maybe next year http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Sunday

Jun. 7, 2004, 12:21 PM

Tony did break a bone, I forget the name. He can not ride for 6 weeks I believe.

2487lyf

Jun. 7, 2004, 05:17 PM

Argyle rides w/ him... ask her. Hope he's alright

Paige

Jun. 7, 2004, 06:37 PM

He broke his collar bone - Miranda Scott rode a lot of his horses today.

Xctrygirl

Jun. 7, 2004, 08:01 PM

HEY ETBW!!!

Maddie's Brother will be there!!! He is coming with Nick to enjoy the show as a field trip!!!

Nick will show in Level 2 jumpers, weds am 8 am both jumper rings, 2 classes at the same time!!

I promise to drag Allegra (CleverClover) and all we know over to find you!!

All my best

~Emily

Courtknee202

Jun. 8, 2004, 08:42 AM

Looks like I'll be there tommorow bright and early. Working on Friday instead (possibly be there in the afternoon)...I may come on Sunday to see the breeding classes :0)

Tackpud

Jun. 8, 2004, 09:30 AM

Does anyone know Tony Workman's cell phone number??? Please PT me if you do!
Thanks

Anyplace Farm

Jun. 8, 2004, 11:52 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sunday:
Tony did break a bone, I forget the name. He can not ride for 6 weeks I believe. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I heard 'scapula' (shoulder blade).

Khamian Farms

Jun. 9, 2004, 07:15 AM

Courtney01 - will you be taking photographs for the Pony Breeding? If so, PT me - a couple of fillies by my stallion are going to be in the VPBA Futurity. There might be other babies of his showing in the 2 year old ponies, and maybe the foals. Am thinking of going myself, but we have committed to go to the Greg Best clinic in Charlotte the following weekend.

Julie
www.caspianpony.com (http://www.caspianpony.com)

QWERTY

Jun. 9, 2004, 07:38 AM

Anyone know what horse Tony was riding "at the time of the accident"? Or even a description????

Thanks
QWERTY

srs

Jun. 9, 2004, 07:50 AM

I heard that he was on the Danny Boy horse at the time. That one is owned by Laura Gatto.

hjchik

Jun. 9, 2004, 07:59 AM

Sea Urchin was CHAMPION of the Older A/As this morning at Upperville http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. He is anxiously awaiting his interview with the COTH. He is hopefully that Erin Harty will be the reporter on the scene to interview him.

Congrats SU!!! Yes, nonbelievers he is a REAL person http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

Bascule Baby

Jun. 9, 2004, 08:17 AM

Wish I were going. ETBW's cooler contents sound delicious!

SillyHorse

Jun. 9, 2004, 08:28 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by hjchik:
Sea Urchin was CHAMPION of the Older A/As this morning at Upperville http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. He is anxiously awaiting his interview with the COTH. He is hopefully that Erin Harty will be the reporter on the scene to interview him. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Now, that's an interview I'd like to read! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

Flashy Gray

Jun. 9, 2004, 09:25 AM

GO URCHIN GO!!!!!!

Many congrats to the wily and mysterious (and real) Urchin on his championship in the older A/As!!!!

Bascule Baby

Jun. 9, 2004, 10:24 AM

Are the results on line anywhere?

hjchik

Jun. 9, 2004, 10:30 AM

www.horseshowsonline.com (http://www.horseshowsonline.com)

lauriep

Jun. 9, 2004, 02:11 PM

Yes, the Urchin came through once again, proving once and for all that he not only exists, but is more than a fluke! We had a great time, ate VERY well and drank our share. Wingsie got a SUPERB spot at ringside, with shade, a trashcan, good vantage point and easy to find. We had a ball! Way to go, Wingsie!!!

Congrats, Urch!! See you tomorrow! (Sea Urchin will be in the classic around 4 pm tomorrow, main ring).

Courtknee202

Jun. 9, 2004, 03:05 PM

Now that I know how to get there, I will try to make it out tommorow afternoon, I get off work at 2. Hot hot hot day, but lots of lovely horses, and cicadas for those of us who don't have them at home.

Khamian Farms, I don't think I will be there for the breeding classes. Parents are taking the camera up to MD for their friends daughters graduation *frown*

Everythingbutwings

Jun. 9, 2004, 06:21 PM

Go Sea Urchin!

It was wonderful to be with so many good friends ringside under the oaks at Upperville to watch him get a well deserved championship. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I have tons of photos, only about 30 of which he wished me to delete (naturally, those are my personal favorites!)

lauriep, siyafunda, Inverness, KateDB, dogchushu, Morrissey, HN73 and ETBW were in attendance to cheer him on. He managed to pull off the championship anyway. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

We saw larosa90, who has been having a wonderful show with her beautiful Jordan, along with Ms Cavallo - stunned though I was that they had opted to purchase hot dogs rather than seek out our table. Mr. Cavallo had "buzzed" by earlier and we had a wonderful chat.

A toast was made to Kennett Square, who sadly left us all forever during Upperville week just a year ago.

I had come prepared for the occasion and had printed off her very last post on the COTH bb, which I read to the assembled champagne blessed gathering. Poignantly, it was a sweetly joking response to a question of "Where is Sea Urchin"

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Sea Urchin has taken a job with Homeland Security. His new job takes him to all the concrete bunkers of the world, where it's his official duty to make sure each one has a year supply of Wine in a box. In all flavors. His favorite wine is lovely Cherry Chardonnay, with precisely THREE ice cubes in it to bring the wine to his body temperature.

Can't wait to see what SU is not only going to ride this year (on Wednseday) but what is he going to wear. The lovely blue jacket from last year has already been seen several times. Maybe he can borrow a jacket from Colin....... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm so glad for Sea Urchin, who is having a fabulous year and very much deserved this win and I'm quite sure that KS was with us for the day. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

PTDeaconHP

Jun. 9, 2004, 07:17 PM

Congrats to Sea Urchin! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
I'll be showing friday and saturday in the small juniors and eqs, and I'm going down tomorrow to school http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

MAD

Jun. 9, 2004, 07:50 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Everythingbutwings:

I'm quite sure that KS was with us for the day. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

EBTW, that was beautiful. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif
Congrats Sea Urchin.

War Admiral

Jun. 10, 2004, 05:32 AM

Wow - talk about a DEEP Sidesaddle Division! 16 entries!! Well, that's why it's Upperville! Any pics/results on that?

sidesaddle

Jun. 10, 2004, 05:46 AM

War Admiral

Actually there are 19 entries in sidesaddle and the division plus stakes class will be held on Saturday.

Show promo article in Wash. Post today Metro section is about the division. It should draw out more spectators.

Of note, this is not considered all that big, there were 25 at Devon last week. I remember back in the 90s, Devon had 40 entries and the division was split in groups of A and B.

War Admiral

Jun. 10, 2004, 05:48 AM

Sorry - the listings on horseshowsonline must be out of date. Good luck, if you are competing!

polo3day

Jun. 10, 2004, 08:57 AM

GND - are you showing at Upperville?
PP - i saw the grand prix started at 2:30 on the "printable program" but if you've heard something different - let me know.

See you all there this weekend! Can't wait! I think i will be there tomorrow hacking my green bean around. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif AND shopping!

Coreene

Jun. 10, 2004, 09:50 AM

ETBW, thank you for sharing that. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

GirlNextDoor

Jun. 10, 2004, 12:58 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by polo3day:
GND - are you showing at Upperville?

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

i am indeed http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I showed my appy on tuesday in the small hutnes and then i show Lion King on firday and saturday in the small jrs and the VHSA eq (ew for eq classes!!)
And i meant to school today but prom has worn me out completely! Yay for the pony being hand walked http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Tackpud

Jun. 10, 2004, 02:15 PM

Breaking news from almost ringside - Sea Urchin has finished second in the Classic!! A red ribbon to match his hunt coat!

polo3day

Jun. 10, 2004, 02:21 PM

GND - any idea what time you will show friday and/or saturday? wow, prom and upperville - what a week for you! hope to see you friday or saturday. friday i will be hacking around in the late morning on a chestnut with lots of chrome - probably with some others who look a little out of place. We'll look out for you - would love to see Lion King.

GirlNextDoor

Jun. 10, 2004, 02:33 PM

friday i show after a/o's (that will tkae forever im sure haha) and saturday I am first thing. wahoo http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif When looking for lion...make sure to find the LAZIEST horse in the schooling ring and you will find Lion http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

CBoylen

Jun. 10, 2004, 03:14 PM

Don't plan on the a/o's taking forever, there are 20 older and only 10 younger.

bigbay

Jun. 10, 2004, 03:26 PM

Congratulations BTW, Chanda. Saw your horses' results. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

PTDeaconHP

Jun. 10, 2004, 03:37 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by GirlNextDoor:
friday i show after a/o's (that will tkae forever im sure haha) and saturday I am first thing. wahoo http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif When looking for lion...make sure to find the LAZIEST horse in the schooling ring and you will find Lion http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

We are going to party it up in the smalls, mol :P. If it rains tonight and ruins the footing, I will hurt something hahaha

CBoylen

Jun. 10, 2004, 03:53 PM

Thanks Bigbay http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
I was glad they were all so good today, because all four showed at pretty much the exact same time http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif. My feet literally hit the ground for a total of 30 seconds between 8 and 10 this morning. I have just one other person to help me, so we ran around like idiots getting them ready, starting at about 5 this morning, and my barn looked like a tornado had hit by the time we were done.
My trainer also gave me a total of 5 schooling jumps before my first a/o trip, over a 3ft vertical, on the horse (Slate) that I haven't jumped in four weeks http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif. Elcana hadn't shown since FL, Reggie barely steers in a grass field, and I nearly had to ditch the old sterling silver trophy off of Rocky in full view of the grandstand, since he was startled when it caught the light as they passed it up. Thank god I managed to hold onto it and the horse, as either way I'd never live it down. It was a bit of a stressful morning http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif.

GirlNextDoor

Jun. 10, 2004, 04:15 PM

Lion likes the mud.

incentive

Jun. 10, 2004, 04:46 PM

CONGRATULATIONS TO SU AND CHANDA!!! GOOD LUCK TO CHANDA ON FRIDAY----- ESP. ON HER DARLING GRAY BOY!!! Chanda, when he's ready to retire, can he come to Hampton and live in my backyard( waterfront view, sailboats going by, and corgis for company)???pleeeeze

mohawkrider

Jun. 10, 2004, 05:30 PM

I couldn't read this whole thread, so I'm sure I'm posting in the middle of a topic because...

I HAD TO SCRATCH OUT OF UPPERVILLE!!!!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

I'm so unhappy. I was set to handle an Irish Draught on Sunday and due to complications with the owner we had to pull out. The news just came down tonight. I had to tell everyone because I'm just so upset that I don't get to go play... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
<sigh> I hope everyone else going has fun...

JennLS

Jun. 10, 2004, 05:54 PM

Have to ask: how's the mud looking guys?

Sinfulpony

Jun. 10, 2004, 05:56 PM

hey also does anyone know the results for the local ponies?? I see the small and mediums but does anyone know how the larges went?? thank ya!

lauriep

Jun. 10, 2004, 07:37 PM

No mud. In fact, the footing is starting to get a bit hard and could use a little rain. Which it is supposed to get tonight/Friday, then be cool and dry for Saturday and Sunday. Perfect!

Blinky

Jun. 11, 2004, 09:39 AM

Congrats to everyone!

Funny-most of the newer posters will have no idea who SU is.

Noticed they only had on the results 2 O/F and 1 hack for the AA's. Did that complete the division?

CBoylen

Jun. 11, 2004, 01:01 PM

The mud is starting to build up now. We were taking bets on which one of us was going to fall on our butt loading things into the truck http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif.

SidesaddleRider

Jun. 11, 2004, 01:05 PM

Gee, Chanda, thanks for sharing... http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif Another muddy year for the sidesaddle division, how *do* I get so lucky? LOL Not to mention I have to trudge through it for leadline!

lauriep

Jun. 11, 2004, 02:14 PM

If it doesn't rain all night, I think you'll be ok. The footing was starting to need some water, and although it has rained steadily since noon, it is a light rain, not downpours. Saturday and Sunday are supposed to be dry and overcast and cool...

YAY!

Janet

Jun. 11, 2004, 02:29 PM

lauriep,

Where/when can I find you on Sunday?

M. O'Connor

Jun. 11, 2004, 02:46 PM

Just got back home from Upperville--saw Laurie yesterday after I was all finished showing!

I guess the rain arrived today...I was surprised to see it had stayed dry overnight when I arrived to load the horses this moring...

Good luck to everyone this weekend-sorry I didn't get to hang around and meet more of y'all!

PTDeaconHP

Jun. 11, 2004, 04:04 PM

I really hope it doesn't rain too much tonight...I had a hard enough time today withOUT the mud hahaha
Good job, mol! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

SidesaddleRider

Jun. 11, 2004, 08:34 PM

I'm in Middleburg right now, and it's still pouring down rain. The ground is really, really muddy, and the trailer parking was bad. Hopefully it will stop raining soon, and the ground can dry out a little. Most people have already dug trenches around the tents like last year.

Dolce Vita

Jun. 12, 2004, 04:29 PM

The mud today was gross...I can't tell you how many times I almost fell flat on my face http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

They ended up having to move the ponies and Children's calsses into the schooling ring (out or ring 2) like they did last year.

Tomboy

Jun. 12, 2004, 05:36 PM

Hey does any one have the results of Side Saddle? I just checked Horse Shows Online and they didnt have them up yet (yes, i did refresh..)

and how did everybody do this week?

GirlNextDoor

Jun. 12, 2004, 05:41 PM

i just looked at the site and it had sidesaddle results http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif check it again lol

PTDeaconHP

Jun. 12, 2004, 07:16 PM

I haaaaaaate mud... Upperville mud and rain are my worst enemies right now hahaha

Tomboy

Jun. 12, 2004, 08:12 PM

Well phooy to the web site..

Thank you!
Now it works.. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif
dont i love to hate technology

EDIT: ok they are missing one class.. now how to figure out the Champion points.. Anyone know if the Stake counts? I have a strange feeling that in sidesaddle it doesnt.. Hrmmm

SidesaddleRider

Jun. 12, 2004, 08:42 PM

Tomboy,
No the stakes class does not count for championship points. Only the 3 regular classes of the division. The stakes is just an added class. But good news! The Greenbergs added an extra $1,000 to next year's winner, so 1st place will receive $4,000!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

GirlNextDoor

Jun. 12, 2004, 08:46 PM

that's awesome about the sidesaddle stake class! seems fun http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

i think the jr/ao jumpers need some more money in their classic lol.

Anyone have the full results for both younger and older childrens? thanks http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Tomboy

Jun. 12, 2004, 09:14 PM

another 1,000? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
thats a lot of money.. the guy at my barn won last year for the 1st time and we thought it was a ton then!
How'd you fair SideSaddleRider? I do see the mud did not suck you up as it almost did me last year.

SidesaddleRider

Jun. 12, 2004, 09:58 PM

LOL, the mud was HORRIBLE. The footing was actually worse that last year. At least last year, it was so deep my horse just sort of sunk in it. This year it was like skating on grass. Not fun!

But I got a 3rd in the U/S, a 5th in the O/F, and 8th in the Stakes class (poor horse slid right into the last fence of the judges line), and can't remember what I got in the Hunter Hack. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif And of course they don't have the one class I can't remember listed online, sigh. The ribbons are all in the tack trunk in the trailer, which went home today, so I can't even figure it out. Ah, I think I need sleep! Thank goodness we're at boyfriend's place in M'burg, so we didn't have to travel far.

Anticipation

Jun. 12, 2004, 10:21 PM

I was over in jumper land and the mud was AWFUL! Loading the trailers was awful! My horse sprung a shoe in the mud (luckily the farrier was not busy!) and then we went on to place third in the A/A jumper classic! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

lauriep

Jun. 13, 2004, 03:04 AM

The rings in hunterland were definitely worse than the jumper rings. But as far as the mud on the roads, NO COMPARISON to last year. And it was pretty much dried up by the end of the day.

The footing for the GP today should be excellent!

Anyplace Farm

Jun. 13, 2004, 05:25 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sinfulpony:
hey also does anyone know the results for the local ponies?? I see the small and mediums but does anyone know how the larges went?? thank ya! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Where were you? PT me!

Kamerra Brown won one..pretty sure about that. Codi's cousin was fourth and 8th. Go to horseshowsonline.com to see. Their results were always up faster than Upperville's.