I come from "Horse People", as they say. The cowboy kind, or rather, cowgirl kind. My sisters rode horses growing up and loved it. Me? Not so much. Horses were too big and scary for my ballerina sensibilities.
Now their daughters, my nieces, ride. And they ride really, really well.
Case in point...
This is a pic snapped just as my lovely niece rode her horse like a bat outta hell, as fast as they could, from one end of the show ring to the other, "hitting the brakes" at the last possible minute before crashing into the end of the ring. After they stopped on a dime, she had the horse walk backwards to finish things off nicely. And, I might add, she did it all while wearing purple sequins.
When you can ride like that, you're a National Champion winning a big shiny belt buckle, an engraved silver tray, and a gorgeous saddle.
My niece attends the great Ohio State University and is studying to be a veterinarian so I'm thinking those horse skills will come in handy in her near future.
Her mother, my baby sister, texted me through her ride while I watched a live feed of the horse show on my computer. (Gotta love modern technology when you're bursting with pride.) About half way through the ride, I realized that Baby Sis was probably not breathing as she watched her daughter do her thing. So I "hit the breaks" on my OMGing and texted repeatedly to my sister to keep breathing... Which she finally did once her sweet daughter had completed her award-winning ride and was out of the ring.
We. Are. So. Proud!
Welcome to www.TheFiftyFactor.com - Joanna Jenkins
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Fab. You. Luss. Loved it, Joanna! She's pretty incredible, coming from a long time of you Women! :-)
ReplyDeleteNow, that's exciting!! You should be very proud!
ReplyDeleteoh wow...i would be proud as well...that is awesome....my son took horseback for a season...think he would love to do it again..amazing...
ReplyDeleteWow! Now that's impressive. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your niece.
ReplyDeleteHey nice to see post here. While you were out of blogland (I assume) I posted about being a proud uncle. Take a look if you have a minute.
I'll drive his car
Wow. That is thrilling! Congrats to your niece for such accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your niece you have to be proud!
ReplyDeleteWow - those are some mad horse skills! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThis must have been very exciting to watch! I come from a family that doesn't even know horses exist, but for some reason I love horses - always have. I took riding lessons for a few years while my girls were young. I can't imagine doing all the things your niece does. Best of luck to her in becoming a veterinarian.
ReplyDeleteYes, a beautiful cowgirl, it's hard to ride those horses!
ReplyDeleteI really like watching good horsemanship, but I am not a horse person at all - a bit afraid I think.
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ReplyDeleteI could tell by the size of the belt buckle in the first picture that your niece was a champion. You have every right to be bursting with pride for her. She is a beautiful girl with an amazing talent.
ReplyDeleteWOW! congratulations to all! horses are BIG and her skill has to be incredible! well done! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteJust from the still shot I can tell that was a great ride. Congratulations on the accolades much deserved. Your niece will have to put her awards on display in her vet clinic some day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented young woman and studying to be a vet too. Wow, I'm sure your whole family is very proud of her. And how fantastic that you could watch it on the computer since you couldn't be there. I rode horses as a young woman, but I was never a competition rider. That took skills and talent that I didn't have. Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Wa-hoo! My step-daughter used to ride (as did I) and she had a wall of ribbons to celebrate. It's a great sport.
ReplyDeleteA whole different world to me but definitely very exciting. I can't imagine what it would have been like to grow up around horses. Fascinating for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know it was possible to look so poised on a horse. She's a brave young lady.
ReplyDeletexoRobyn
Oh honey, just look at her, no wonder you are so proud! My god, you can't even see the horse's back legs!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your brilliant relation. :)
I've never ridden a horse.
ReplyDeleteYou have every reason to be mighty proud. That's sounds like some fine riding.
ReplyDeleteWow! She's awesome, and such joy on her face. I'm a horsewoman, too, and there's nothing quite like sharing time with these magnificent creatures.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fascinating to see the direction that the subsequent generations of your clan will head into!
ReplyDeleteI was on a small horse once but I was made a foal of...hope you are well, JJ.
ReplyDeleteMy, ever since I was young I dreamt of having horses for a pet. But now that I’ve grown, I think that would be impossible and unattainable. But, deep in my heart still, I love and adore horses. Aren’t they a beauty? They’re so silky, strong and damn beautiful! Have a blessed day!
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Excellent. Sounds like a horse story to me. Dianne
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