A hunk of my horsie dreams came true in the span of ten days this February. I finally had the opportunity to go to Florida and show Lucas for the first time. This year we went to Ocala. I have heard lovely things about Venice and Wellington and hope to experience both of those as well.
So, how did this exciting opportunity happen?? Basically everything just fell into place this time. The barn left a week or so before me so I was without a horse and a saddle between my legs for three weeks arriving in Florida and it just about killed me. When I left work the night before my flight, I could barely contain my excitement.
Up, up, and away I went!
If you want a good lighthearted book, I recommend Horses Adored and Men Endured by Susan Friedland-Smith.
If you want a good lighthearted book, I recommend Horses Adored and Men Endured by Susan Friedland-Smith.
So I'll spare you all the long winded details of my day by day account of the horse show and instead just cut to the most memorable parts.
1) My hotel has a resident clydesdale and the offer carriage rides
Clearly I lost the pictures I took of Buddy as well. Basically I toggled back and forth between instagram stories and photos and clearly didn't save them all like I thought I did. Blame it on the pure bliss that I was experiencing.
2) I jumped my first course on Lucas less than a week before I showed. That's right. What a monumental moment. I have been waiting a year for this, okay?
3) I showed Lucas for the first time! Not only did we compete and jump our first course together less than a week ago, but we ended up champion. Literally, all the waiting and hard work has paid off. Plus it certainly helps to have such a talented horse, even if he is young.
Now for some outfits of the day!
Hunter(front)/Jumper(back) shirt: SilverOaksFarm
Belt: GhoDho
Breeches: Tailored Sportsman
Socks: Dreamers&Schemers
Top: Rönner Design
Belt: Same as above
Breeches: Struck Apparel
Socks: Dreamers & Schemers
Top: Rönner
Belt: Same
Breeches: Cavalleria Toscana
I did make a new breeches favorite discovery while in Florida and plan on sharing that soon. So I will get new pictures of those breeches so that you all can see!
