More Devon Horse Show

I will definitely miss the Devon Horse Show after we move. I have really enjoyed going these past two years. This year, we enjoyed seeing the gaited breeds under saddle and harness. And I met Kathleen Friedenberg, who will be instructing the AAEA sculpting workshop I will be attending at the end of this month.

We also saw the Wells Fargo coach.

I think my favorite was the roadster ponies. Look at that action!

And of course, the all important SKEE BALL!

Devon Horse Show 2011

I took the kids to the Devon Horse Show tonight. I chose this evening as there were a few harness and Saddlebred classes. Last year we saw hunters and ponies, so I was looking for some variety to offer in the reference collection I am putting together. I am pleased to say I was able to capture enough decent shots that the gaited breeds will now be better represented.

Of course, keeping Andy happy was the challenge. I downloaded Angry Birds onto my phone part way through to give him something to do. We did ride the ferris wheel, the "motorcycles" and the carousel, so it wasn't all misery for him. On the other hand, I don't know if I have enough energy to go back for a second day!

Memorial Day Cowgirl

We had a great weekend up in Connecticut. Beautiful weather, wonderful people, very relaxing.

We were invited to a barbeque at the home of one of my husband's coworkers. The CEO runs a working cattle ranch in Wyoming and he brought a roping dummy and lariats to the event. Audrey took to it like a duck to water. She was at it for over an hour before the skin started blistering on her hands and I made her stop. Guess what she is asking for this Christmas? I guess if you can't have a pony, a roping dummy is the next best thing!