A Newbie

We have known Einstein Girl for several years.  Her mom is Equestrian Girl's 4-H leader and they used to take lessons at the barn where we first started riding.  Early this summer they got their first Paint horse - Alvin.  They took him to all the Spur of the Moment open shows with us and then decided to try an APHA show to see if that's what they wanted to do next year.

It was a big plunge but they decided on the Fall Color Classic show - the biggest show in Michigan.  This wouldn't have been so bad since she's just walk/trot and there have only been 2-4 riders at all the other shows this summer but it's a CROWDED show with not much room for practicing...

Their first class was showmanship which I missed in taking pictures.  This was followed by the Hunter Under Saddle class with 4 riders.  Einstein Girl and Alvin did great!

In the line up after class.  Alvin didn't like being so far from the other horses.

He got a little antsy and the ring steward came over to help calm him down.