First Event for a New Eventer!

Saturday Jackie debuted at her first horse trial (second competition ever), with her fabulous pony, Bomber. Once again, we enjoyed the fantastic facilities at Loch Moy Farm in nearby Adamstown, home of the Maryland Horse Trials.

The weather was outright fickle on Saturday, going back and forth between rainy and stormy to hot and sunny. While we got poured on all morning, the sky finally cleared up for good while Jackie and Bomber were warming up for dressage. (Left: Bomber is not so sure what he got himself into)

Jackie, who has been working very hard on her dressage, rode a lovely test. Her show jumping was also very good. The best part of the day, though, was cross country, where she cantered around confidently. She had one small problem, when she momentarily lost her way, didn't quite get straight to the fence and ran past it. Otherwise, her round was great, and, proving she is truly an event rider, exclaimed after crossing the finish, "I want to do it again!" (Right: Amanda walks show jumping with Jackie and her sister, Lexi)

We are sure she and Bomber will be joining the "big guys" at the recognized events soon!

Well done, Jackie and Bomber!