At work, the night before the ride, we had a mandatory day six (Friday night) scheduled at the last minute so I couldn’t go to the ride on Friday like usual. I went home and went to bed Friday morning. Susie called me early afternoon worried about me. I had her ask Vicki if it would be ok If I came in the morning and vetted in then. She said it would be ok.
I went out to feed the horses at 3:00 AM. They thought that was rather strange but that didn't stop them from eating. I managed to get to the ride at about 5:30 AM. It was still dark when I arrived. Everyone was parked in the upper field and it was muddy getting in. I unloaded Marie down in the driveway and tied her to Susie’s trailer so I could make a run for it up into the field and not worry about thrashing her around in the trailer. It’s a good thing I did and that I have 4 wheel drive! I was told that Louise Lester had to be hauled out with a tractor. The ride wasn’t starting until 8:30 so I had plenty of time to go down to the house and have some breakfast. Marie vetted in just fine. I was riding with Margaret Farnum and Mary Batt. Margaret and I had prearranged to ride together. The Boo! 25 is the last ride in the Triple Trail Series which consists of the Hidden Brook 25, Streaked Mt. 30 and the Boo! 25. Margaret and I had ridden the first two ride together so we figured it was only right to ride the last one together also. Coming into this ride, Margaret and Promise were in first place and Marie and I were in second place for the Triple Trail Award. If Marie and I completed this ride, we would also earn our 1,000 Competitive miles award. Only Marie would earn that since, for the rider, ECTRA splits ride and drive miles. I’ve driven 2 competitions so I am 75 miles behind Marie. The milage is combined for the horse. Susie was one group ahead of us in the starting order with Heather and Heather’s friend. Susie wasn’t too happy about that. When it was time to go, She let them get a head start on her before going out herself.
Zephyr & Grizz
Mary Batt, Susie Reinheimer & Margaret Farnum
It was a good and ride. Beautiful day. Mary’s horse was a bit strong with her and pulling. Marie and Promise were wonderful. A bunch of us came into the hold at the same time so we were held up there for a while. Marie passed at the hold without problems. Just as I was mounting to head out for the second loop, Marie stepped on her own foot and pulled a front shoe off!!! Thank goodness for Easy Boots! I jumped off and quickly put the boot on and we were off for the second loop. The second loop went fine and we were done in good time. Marie passed the final vetting and she had earned her 1,000 miles!!! YEAH! While we were waiting for the meal, we took pictures of all the dogs. Zephyr and Margaret’s dog Grizz. One giant ball of black hair and one small one. They are funny to see together. Susie’s lab cross, Callie, and Mary’s dog are also all black. The meal provided was wonderful as usual. Grilled steak and chicken, salad, scalloped potatoes many different kinds of pie for dessert. Then…..time for the awards! We gathered in the kitchen for this. (The Falconer’s have a very large kitchen) Marie and I got 9th place overall. Susie got Grand Champion for the second ride in a row! Margaret got Grand Champion of the Triple Trail Series and I got Reserve Champion. Not bad for a 23 year old Morgan and a grade Quarter Horse from the Humane Society!
Cindy Ross, Susie Reinheimer & Margaret Farnum
Boo 25 ME 10/18 25/S-F
Judges: Dr L Buggia - J Levellie
J1. SA FR Madazsin / Dagget, Catherine
J2. Willows Rahmaan / York, Cara
J3. Snowfield Kelley, Cricket
1. Xavier Sunnyacres / Reinheimer, Susan
1. Theatic / Brunjes, Kathy
3. Tapped A Nick / Lester, Louise
4. Moria NA / Hurton, Bonnie
4. LWF Paljoe Promise / Farnum, Margaret
6. Travelon's Times Two / Gamester, Marcy
6. Nikadeous / Seames/ Peter
8. FR Midori / Batt, Mary
9. Marie / Ross, Cynthia (score 94.25)
10. Keeper / Brooks, Leslie
10. Shiloh / Seames, Cynthia
12. The J Man / Raymond, Faith
13. Disco Dust Bunny / Nelson, Cindy
14. Alizahr / Bell, Patricia
14. Rugby / Mersereau, Rene
16. Nikita Bahar / Crowley, Lois
17. Nerzans Lady Mariah/ Bonneau, Heather
18. HFA Siver Savana / Deleware, Marsha
Completions:
Dreamcatcher / Soscia, Joanne
Tashi Samr / Rice, Bill
VH Phazon / McNaughton, Irving
SFD Carosel / O'Connor, Colleen
Triple Trail Series
Higest combined score for same horse/rider team for:
Hidden Brook, Streaked Mountain & Boo!
Grand Champion - Margaret Farnum on Promise
Reserve Champion - Cindy Ross on Marie
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