August already??

The summer is flying by. I have had my two trips to California, pony camp here with 12 campers, USPC Champs and a rating in Seattle, where I got to visit with my cousin Deb and Aunt Alyce.
I just got back from the Show Jumping C3 in Aiken, SC. A lot of my friends tested. Reesie got her B! And Eliza, who was here back in the cold, dark winter, has gotten her HA and A this summer.
Some of those who tested may not have passed, but they showed themselves to be good sports and hopefully learned some things that can help them in the future, whether they retest or not.
A shout out to Melanie Watson, who did not pass the flat, but continued on. However, when a candidate who was still in it had horse trouble, Melanie offered her horse as an extra. She rocks. This is why I love pony club.
I have one more HA, HB next weekend and then a couple days vacation in San Antonio with my friend Jane. Jane is about my only non-horse friend. She is a good sport about listening to everything all horse,all the time, though.
The Princess has been a bit not quite right this spring and we think she has EPM. She has been treated for about a month now and seems to be doing well. If it ever gets below 90, I might actually ride again.
Page Herman joined us as a boarder, with the lovely Reina. Congrats to Page on her purchase!
On July 6th, I had to lay Abu to rest. She was 16 1/2. I found her on I 40, starving to death. She was an opinionated, lively dog who stuck to me like glue. I was HER person. the feeling was mutual. Rest in peace, Boo.

And on into SUMMER!

WE definitely had a better spring and great start to summer. I got to judge at Carolina Regional Dressage and Show Jumping Rallies, which I always enjoy. I coached about 22 riders at Event Rally, partly because the popular Janna Rittaco was in New Zealand with the International Show Jumping Exchange!
We had been able to get out to several local hunter and jumper shows, which has been great fun. Lydia, Margo, McCall, Eileen and Mikayla have all done well and won some great ribbons.
Today, I was able to take the Princess to the TTC Jumper show, our first time jumping at a show in 14 months! We had two clean rounds and she was excellent. Her rehab from her suspensory has been good, knock on wood! I absolutely love this horse and am so glad to be able to do things with her.
I taught at the Carolina Regional Camp and had a GREAT time at The Ark in Monroe, NC. Mousie was afraid of the animals, but loves the people.
We had camp here this week and it was a blast. Thanks to Gail Waldman of Rivendell Vet for her demonstration on Parasite Control, we all learned a lot.
I have two trips to California for Pony Club ratings then camp here, then PC Champs at the Kentucky Horse Park, where I will coach the Event Teams. The next trip will be Seattle for an HB, followed by Aiken for a Show Jumping C3 and then an HB and HA in Dallas!
It's going to be fun.... right?!!
Thanks for reading,
Kathi

Not sorry to see 2010 go.

We had a terrible ending to the year. Seamus was fatally injured in a freak pasture accident on Dec. 21. He was only 4 years old.
I am ready for 2011 to be a better year. We welcome a new boarder, Chevy, an old friend. I sold Chevy to Suzanne Rodell about 11 years ago. He has lived around the country and it is nice to have him back in the barn. He is an old sweetie. Hopefully, he will enjoy a few lessons and lots of TLC.
Henry is doing well and I am starting to look at some competitions for him. Tamarack Hill Farm has a great starter Horse Trials on March 19th, so we will aim for that.
We are going to have another Mini Horse Trial on Feb. 26th if the weather cooperates. Email me at ncsporthorse@yadtel.net for an entry form. A few years back, we had a fun clinic, "What are the dressage judges looking for?" We will have another one on March 12th. We will have about five riders and judge the tests as a group. Email for info. Cost will be $25.00. Demonstrator riders will be needed.
Altogether now....
Come on SPRING!!!!