June

Monday, July 18, 2011

Tetrathalon

Arrival - 7:30 am Saturday
Grace Anne's first Rally was held in June at Masterson Station in Lexington.  It was a learning experience for all of us - but we had a great time.  Exhausting - but great time.
 There was quite a bit of waiting.  A whole lotta waiting.
The girls didn't mind, they were having fun!
 Bluegrass Pony Club Tetrathalon Competitors

 First up, Shooting. 
Grace Anne just learned how to shoot about 3 weeks before the event.  They shoot air pistols and every girl gets to have a coach.  Of course Lee was happy to oblige.
 Protective Eyewear.  Check.




Lee gave tips on moving toward the target. 
The targets were 10 meters away and TINY.


6:00 pm Saturday Evening
It took all day to let her shoot and then we headed to the Pavilion for her swim.


She and Claire did great!
We went to dinner, ran by the vets house to pick up the Coggins and Health Certificate for Sunday and got home around 10:30.  
We liketa died.

Arrival - 7:30 am Sunday
Grace Anne and Ivy are waiting for the Run, but instead we hunkered down for a tornado.  Seriously.  In a barn.  The Run got called off and Grace Anne was thrilled!  She got a perfect score with no effort!!
While we waited...  and waited for the storm to clear,
Mr. Sturgill went and bought McDonalds out.
They were judged on how well they took care of their barn area...
The rains cleared and the girls were able to get their rides in. 
Lee is in the background checking her stirrups. 
She did awesome.



And finally... the reward.

Great job girls!

1 comment:

  1. Holly,

    The Tetrathalon looks like an amazing experience. Please tell Grace Anne congratulations and that we are very proud of her!

    Michele, Paul, and Claire

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