Tuesday August 17, 2004

Dressage At Waterloo July

The Chores The Stores . . .

It was more than difficult for some to keep their noses to the grindstone in the chore department, as the shopping was something to behold. Miku Italian shirts made an appearance from New Jersey (just in time with their vented life saving wares), and sidled up next to the Paddock Saddlery who brought everything sans the kitchen sink! Auntie Ann’s Cookies were there in force with their cookie doling golf car. There was something for everyone except espresso!

Apparently the footing was so good that when one talented rider was tossed like a salad off a (very talented) youngster, he was no worse for the wear. And, since “the coat rule” was only waved once for which this rider was mighty grateful. “Loose Horse” was announced only once, too, which is not bad considering the size of the show.

Black Star Farms provided the wine, (from their very own vineyards just like Quail Hurst did for the Denim And Diamonds soiree in February), for the Fun Freestyle folks who waved Sandra Tull over for a well deserved celebratory glass of golden chardonnay as she just tied the knot on her gold medal with her ride on her horse that she trained: Sheveron. You Go Girl!

It was heartwarming to see another Waterloo show staple: Kelly Burke Hayner back in the saddle after her hiatus with her third child. Lookin’ good, Kelly!