While we did get our qualifying Training competitions completed for a Training 3 Day, we did not actually make it to The Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, MT.
Deuce was ready to go. My financial planning was not fit to make the the journey. So by early June, right after our pony club xc schooling at Wa State Horse park and the Inavale 1 day, I pulled the plug and re evaluated my calendar. Of course I was still going to the beach in August... but in terms of 3 day events. I had to change it up. No T3D in Montana this year.
We ended up going to Caber in August and Spokane the end of September. Both fun xc courses. Dressage still needs work. But not surprising, I did not get in much coaching or training this year.
Deuce rocked the courses, we had mere seconds too slow for time penalties. Need to work on that... but really pretty darn good - big bold clever jumper.
Oh and I got a new dressage saddle! Its a funny story, sort of. It ended up being the one of Lea's that I loved so much. It is a well traveled saddle and had a tree fitting adventure. It is all set now; but there were a few months of set backs.
I also leared about a new xc bit from Anna Collier. We used it at Spokane - it really helped with the bracing, stiffness and bearing down trouble we have when galloping.
2018 will be a year of better planning for horse competitions. I love this horse so very much. He's fun to be around and take out and about! I am such a lucky girl and so thankful he is in my life.
Here are some pics of our year...
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