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Very grand words Heidi. You certainly appear to have an amazing ability to justify the topics you enjoy posting on.

I applaud our moderators for taking the necessary steps to ensure that this BB continues to be a "home" where all of us can come and share our experiences without the threat of ridicule or animosity....

In the dim recesses of my mind I seem to remember an Ardmore Footlights. Anyone else, or am I having a dementia moment?

I wish miniwelsh still posted here - she has a Glendale pony that is...

Yes it does and I am in agreement with ya there!

You know Martha, when I read comments like the ones you just posted, it makes me want to bite. No matter how correct you might be, I took your comments as just a touch condescending. How can you...

tackpud,I must meet you! I rode at North Fork from 1975 until 1997!

EasternsMom, by chance do you remember a pony named Farnley Flint that did the smalls when you were showing? He was from Junior Equitation School - that was where I rode, but I was not his rider - I...

That is so cool! Wow, I really have enjoyed reading about all these wonderful ponies from that era.

And what of Shenandoah Keystone? There is a funny picture of my trainer riding that pony in...

My problem with this thread is the bashing of Ashley Meadows or any horse show. I know this is unpopular of me, but I think it's unfair and catty. Constructive critisism is one thing......

Moesha - I might get burned at the stake if I start a thread about trainers and points chasing!

Silver Bells - I promise, I was not instigating! I think this has been interesting - many of the...

Hmm, I agree, AAJumper, this *is* rather confusing.....

Ok, so yes we agree there is a difference in quality, mostly. Yippee.

Are you sure you point in starting this wasn't just to bash Snowbird? You seem to like doing that.

And actually, now...

Dementia,
What "other" C shows are you referring to. I just checked the VHSA web site, and there are only TWO C shows- Warrenton Horse Show and Washington International Local Day. ...

Yeah, AAJumper, I guess that's what I don't really understand. So what does it mean if we "admit" there is a difference in quality between A,B and C shows? I mean, who cares? Does that mean we can...

Quality of what? Horses, riders, footing, judges, courses?

I would have to agree - except for Warrenton, the C shows that I have been to have not been of the same quality as the A shows I've...

Warrenton isn't your typical C show though.

DCRIOTGRL - excellent point.

Its been interesting reading this thread though.

bpat5066 - I am sorry, I don't have any information to about the horses you mentioned but I am curious - were you showing in the Fairfax area during that time period?

This is a great thread. I...

Oh please do! I would love to see some of those pics. I was a pony rider back in the 70s and used to dream of riding ponies like some of those mentioned in this thread - Shenandoah Opal was one of...

As always, Laurie thank you.


That last picture is my favorite.

Thank you, schmoe! Okay, that blonde mystery woman was also in "A Day at the Medal Finals." Its the scene where the trainers and kids are walking the course. Ugh - now I won't be able to...

Help me - this has been driving me nuts! Was Trudy Maxwell the blonde who used to wear her hair up a lot? She has very striking features and high cheekbones and had thousands of pony riders in the...

Thank you Laurie. I am all weepy now, thinking of him. sniff.

A thousand jingles for you, Dublin!

Thank you Justme.

Guys, I think you have ensured that neither mini nor colin nor vtrider nor rockstarr will post on the bb again and no doubt there will be great celebration among you.

I...

Portia - thank you, at least from me. What you explained now makes sense.

2dogs, I agree, I really hate the personal, very hurtful attacks and god knows I've been as guilty as the next for doing...