Sunday, November 01, 2009

Horse Expo - Level Two

This was "our" second 4-H Horse Expo for Madera County. And this year we were not so much the "new kid on the block!" The horse group from the Golden Oak chapter had three participants and all three won medals! We were so proud.

Jen and the boys arrived early to set up the snack bar. By the way, we sold out of cookies (in the basket on the left).

KL participated in Level 2 this year. There are two parts to the day. The first is written testing. Here she is identifying the different food items for horses.

The second part was to show her skills in riding and having control of the horse. Last night she wove Angies mane . . . isn't her mane beautiful!

KL wore her brand new pretty buckle on her belt.

KL on the right waits with her buddies to show their stuff before a judge.

She is being judged in the arena.

Angie, with KL in control, had to walk forward five steps (only) and backward five steps, as the judge watches.

After being judged, she looks happy with her efforts.

And her efforts paid off. She accepts her medal at the award ceremony. Good job KL! On to Level 3 next year!

Life is good!

4 comments:

Middle America Mom said...

What a great day! I love that beautiful mane. How great for Karah..she's movin on up to the next level. Also, those cookies looked great too!

A.J. said...

Beautiful cookies, beautiful woven mane on beautiful Angie, and beautiful blog too! You are so good at capturing the feeling.

And that feeling got me teary-eyed again. Something about seeing KL on her new horse! Also love the first pic of Jen and the boys in the booth.

Mmmm, popcorn balls, I would've bought one!

jennavar said...

The popcorn balls were delicious. I brought some of the extra ones home and loved the sweet, salty chewy taste. It was a great VERY FULL day. Kind of glad it only happens once a year. I think KL really enjoyed herself and she felt confident that she would pass the second level. Angie behaved very well all day. Thank you for capturing the day maahhh.

Aunt Patty said...

Congratulation KL on your award and moving up to level 3!! Your awesome!! Your getting such great experience.