Cady O'Daly Class Clown Takes Second at Local Horse Trial

We're just home from a Virginia Horse Trial schooling show at Sunrise Farm. My young four year old Hokie-- aka Cady O'Daly Class Clown came in second on a 31.0 dressage score. The silly guy just wasn't too sure about the huge purple mums at dressage entrance-- and kept on eyeing them, but somehow succeeded in keeping his mind in the game. He got a nice 8 on his movement--that is encouraging.

Stadium jumping was very pleasant and well in hand on the side of the hill. His form improves with his interest, since it is so easy for him.

Cross-country was interesting as he dropped out of the air onto a very wide log and rail-- only to be met with a big whack by me. He cantered on down to the gate into the water field and hated every minute--as i said yesyoudo...yesyoudo... until he finally did... and off we went again with a whack whack... so for some reason, he went right on into the water. Funny guy. The rest of the ride was a blast, and he finished 30 sec under the time. Good boy!

-Alicia