Well, today was the last horse show for the season for this other saddle club. To sum it up it went fairly well.
A couple of days before it look like I was not going to have enough volunteers, always a problem. K, who didn't go to any game show from this saddle club, decided to help me out. In addition, our leaser for our horse did also.
The weather, well that was okay. It didn't storm and it wasn't cold or snowing. But, it was hot and dry. The footing was dusty.
I get there and things were already opened up for me. Some helpers were already there. The judge arrived and delivered his papers. We got everything set up and people started handing in the entry cards and paying.
We got started and everyone seemed happy. It was a small crowd. I figured the heat played a factor in it. We have had the show on the same weekend in years past. It competes with two communities special days, a thing called Warrior Dash, and students being back at college or school.
As the day went on, more people came for other events; and people stayed and decided to ride in more classes.
We ended the show about eleven hours after it started. That is a pretty good show. I really would have liked a bigger turnout but will not complain. The weather made it difficult to work in.
I am now done for the year. I believe I have successfully overseen many shows this year. The clubs have brought in quiet a bit of money, the judges have enjoyed themselves, the riders enjoyed themselves and the volunteers didn't get too worked out.
Will I do this next year? Probably not. The biggest reason is K will be graduating high school. There will be applying for college and then registering for classes. Plus the ceremony and open house. We will be moving A back from college and then back again. I love the recognition and the job well done. But this year the stress has really gotten to me along with the people that were not happy.
One odd thing, I have always wanted a horse but got one when one of my children had a passion also for them. I got into the saddle clubs because of her wanting to show. Once she is away at college, she won't be able to show. What will I do now? Will I continue to be members of saddle clubs? Will I continue to volunteer? Will I get into the showing passion?
My family would I rather just keep the horse, occasionally see it with a leaser involved and that be it. We will see what the next chapter brings.
No comments:
Post a Comment