Hello hello … This post comes a little late, but nevertheless I want to share with you guys my experience at last year’s National Dressage Championships in Mexico.
In the show kept me running like a headless chicken hahaha. I was a rider, FEI steward, judge for training classes and show secretary. It was a lot of work, but worth it.
Rumor and I entered in the USEF 1st level class, and in the end we were 3rd Regional and 4th National. Not too shabby if you take into account that I stopped riding for a few months, then arrived to Mexico 10 days before the show and that’s all we got to prepare. Plus being away half of the season for the regionals that is a point chasing championship. I’m really proud of us, getting those results with very little prep and with difficult and stressful circumstances during the show. It is also bit bitter sweet ’cause this was the last show with him being officially mine (the story here).
Sorry in advance for the quality or angles of some of the pictures, but they were not intended for the blog.
Preparing the draw for the CDI. From left to fight: Jose Luis Casado (Chief Steward), me, Vet assistant, Cesar Lopardo Grana (Judge), Maribel Alonso (President Ground Jury) and Sarah Geikie (Judge)
During the day class award ceremony. From Left to right: me, Agustin González, Graciela Portilla.
After test cuddles. Me and Pablo.
Look at those ribbons!
During the award ceremony of the Regional Championship. From left to righ: Aracelia Sanmiguel (my mom), Pablo Jardón, me, Fernando Trillas, Celina Garza
Warmup for the 2nd day
After wash saddle pads
Deserved rest for Rumor
Recognition for the show office. From left to right: Mariana, Jessica, me, Nina, Valeria, Adriana and Edgar
Horraaayyy
Have you ever prepared very little for a big show? Tell us about it!
