2011 Sapphire Show at Mason

Every once in a while you take a picture you just really like but can't quite explain why.  This is one of those.  Equestrian Girl was set up with Stanley to start their showmanship pattern waiting for the judge to give the nod.  Can't really see either of their faces very well - but I like this picture.

They had a great pattern - started strong and with confidence.

 Sometimes Stanley does silly things like sneezing or shaking.  He was good for this pattern.

Except here.  Where he decided to stick out his tongue at the judges.

But ever the professional, Eq Girl finished just as strong as she started with a 1st under one judge.

Later, changed into English clothes, I caught Eq Girl having a chat with her "show sister" Sheri.

Then they spotted me taking their pictures and had to turn hammy.

So they demonstrated their "hand bump" good luck thing they do before classes.

Then Equestrian Girl went in and won her class and was all smiles.  The end.