Another stable dad and I were watching our daughters compete and noted that there was one school horse in particular that was just not down with the whole showing thing that day. His rider struggled to just get the horse into the ring, to do the courtesy circle, to walk the course - let alone trot.
I commented that it seemed like a keg of dynamite with four legs and a mane. On a side note, laughing out loud while someone is riding is apparently frowned upon . . .
Anyway, this little girl persevered and ultimately got through it, but was clearly out of the running for a ribbon.
There ought to be a consolation prize for rides like that. That kid worked 10 times harder that day (she rides at our stable and is a decent rider), but that horse just didn't be a part of it.
Maybe they should hand out coupons for milkshakes, or something. Hopefully her parents got her a happy meal. She deserved it.
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