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  1. Jan. 30, 2009, 12:42 AM #1
    TwoDreamRides
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    Default I survived the A/O's and 1st Yrs!

    This past weekend I competed in the 3'6" Divisions for my first time! Neither Preston nor I have done 3'6" at the shows, but we managed to work our way from 5th places on Thursday to 2nd places on Sunday. And ALL weekend we had fun! I decided this weekend, too, my tag line should be "Amateur Owner: I do [almost] all my own stunts!" after trailering, grooming, braiding and showing my own horse all weekend! The only thing I didn't do was braid his tail...haven't learned that yet.

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    First two are courtesy of Pics of You, third is by my dad =].
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  2. Jan. 30, 2009, 01:35 AM #2
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    Good job! He looks great!

    Isn't it fun to succeed and do it all yourself!

    He is way over those jumps too!

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  3. Jan. 30, 2009, 01:57 AM #3
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    I love that first picture! You guys look great

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  4. Jan. 30, 2009, 05:32 AM #4
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    Welcome to the AO ring--you look like an old timer--nice photos and what a scopey horse!

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  5. Jan. 30, 2009, 05:48 AM #5
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    Love that first picture. He is a cutie!

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  6. Jan. 30, 2009, 06:29 AM #6
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    He is LOVELY! Congrats!
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  7. Jan. 30, 2009, 06:45 AM #7
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    Big Congrats! I remember my first time doing the A/O's, about 8 years ago....I was so nervous, but by the 3rd show, I felt very comfortable, and I had a total packer which really gave me a lot of confidence. Good Luck for the 2009 season.

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  8. Jan. 30, 2009, 06:46 AM #8
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    Congrats-that is awesome. He looks incredibly happy to be jumping big and you look very relaxed. Way to go!!!

    I love the name Preston too-is he a character?

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  9. Jan. 30, 2009, 07:19 AM #9
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    Good for you Morgan! I can say "I knew her back when."

    Preston looks loffly, nice turnout. I miss Wills, what a nice inviting ring of jumps for your first foray into 3'6.
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  10. Jan. 30, 2009, 07:48 AM #10
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    very nice horse! and you look great too! congrats!

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  11. Jan. 30, 2009, 08:22 AM #11
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    What a very attractive horse! Have fun with him!
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  12. Jan. 30, 2009, 08:56 AM #12
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    Huge Congrats! I am so happy for you!
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  13. Jan. 30, 2009, 09:56 AM #13
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    That's awesome how you are doing everything yourself. Good to know it CAN still be done
    "Horses give us the wings we lack"

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  14. Jan. 30, 2009, 10:18 AM #14
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    Very nice pix! I miss the 3'6 ring for sure! Great horse turnout and looks like a fun ride too!
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  15. Jan. 30, 2009, 12:52 PM #15
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    Congrats! He looks great - I remember when you first got him. He was always cute, but he really looks nice over those 3'6" fences!

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  16. Jan. 30, 2009, 12:55 PM #16
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    Great job and nice pictures!

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  17. Jan. 30, 2009, 12:59 PM #17
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    Thats awesome! Congrats! I am waiting for warm weather to make my A/O Debut. Hope mine goes as good as yours!
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  18. Jan. 30, 2009, 07:01 PM #18
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    Congrats! Great job, especially for your first time out.

    Your horse is SUCH a cutie, he looks like he has a lot of personality.

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  19. Jan. 30, 2009, 07:46 PM #19
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    Thanks guys - he really gave me a great first weekend! He has had only a handful of rides since August due to extreme saddle fit issues. I got the new saddle December 18th, and then we worked our tails [well, his tail, my butt] off to be able to do this show.

    And if by personality, you mean a big grumpy guy who thinks he knows everything, but doesn't mind being sweet and showing his insecurities to mom -- as long as NO ONE is watching -- then, yes he has quite a personality!

    And as for the name...he came with Lenni... :X
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  20. Jan. 30, 2009, 08:37 PM #20
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    He certainly seems to be enjoying the new divisions. What a cutie.

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