In the spring, the girls and horses traveled to Peace Point Equestrian Center to a Tri-state rally competition. Pony club members from all over the region gathered to test their skills in dressage, jumping, horse management, and even musical horse and rider routines. The competitors work together with their club mates on teams of four. Scores are tallied for the group, so it is not as easy to win as one might think. One rider may be outstanding, but if the three others are poor, scores will be low. Our team did not perform well, as Heidi, Jacinta’s Quarter-Morgan cross mare decided to perform a bucking show both during her dressage patterns, and during her show jumping rounds. Tippy, Sarah’s five year old quarter horse, is still very green, and though good natured and a sweet horse, doesn’t know much, and it shows. The other team members did their best to make up for our weaknesses, but they also had a problem or two of their own.
Most fun are the musical performances, in which the young riders put together a horse and rider “dance” routine. It’s not as easy as you think—timing is everything.
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