Horse Show Campout: Stall Style!

The kids and I headed to MD over the weekend for our first MDPOAC show....Me + 3 Punks + 2 Ponies = Great Memories! This was the first time I've ventured to haul the whole gang on my own to an activity this long and this far away from home....I opted to leave Tuff Pup at home just to be sure I wasn't going to be biting off more than I could chew....



Turns out we had plenty of time to hang out and play between Randi's classes....Sophie and CJ enjoyed the wash rack immensely! Filling buckets with water appears to be a lot of fun!!! 

 ...and of course there was plenty of saddle time for the little ones as well....I had scratched the leadline classes as I wasn't sure I'd have the time to get them ready, but I'll definitely be entering them next month! They fought for saddle time on ole Bo..so much so that I ended up letting this little lady perch during a break while Bo grabbed a drink of water and a bite to eat....

 ...and CJ snatched up a ride in the shade between Randi's classes.

 When they were washing buckets or in the saddle, they engaged in tickle wars....

Sister smashing...

...and momma luvin.

 Our accommodations were top notch for the weekend! We owned a spacious 10x10' stall with matted floor and plenty of fresh air flow! 

 ...what little girl WOULDN'T want to sleep next door to her pony (that is Bree in the background and Bo just past her)?

Each morning I bundled the punks up and let them get their Froot Loop on while their sis caught some extra winks.....we like her to get all the rest she can get....it's best for everyone ;)

 My favorite part of the weekend was all of the pony luvin' going on....CJ, in particular, was head over heels for ole Bo....all weekend he would see Bo and say "Oh, Bo" and then give him a hug....ridiculously sweet!

 ...and Randi was able to pull Bree out of her stall on breaks to give her some attention and grazing time too....

 I don't mean to downplay the main reason for the trip tho.....the SHOW! The turnout was great and Randi held her own in the Open division with ole Bo....they brought home many ribbons and a ton of useful experience....

 ...and even better yet, NEW FRIENDS!

 I have a feeling these two are going to be spending a lot of time together this year....and for years to come. Missing my childhood riding buddy, Lindy, when I see these two frolic in the warm up pen like this....bring back so many great memories of the horse shows of my youth.

All went very well and I look forward to the rest of the season and the additional friends and memories we will be making together...

Happy Trails,
Leah