Our First Horse Show

Well I decided it was time to get Buddy away from home and show him the big city! John and I were hauling my 5 yr granddaughter, Kaylee, to Houston to Sienna Stables for her Western Pleasure Lead Line class and I decided to haul Buddy. Sienna Stables has an Adult walk/trot Western Pleasure class and it was perfect to introduce Buddy to an arena and other horses.

Buddy was on his best behavior warming up in the practice arena. Then we got to the show arena they had 12” white pvc pipe at the end of the arena. He didn’t booger but I thought he was so I went ahead and two handed him…then we came to the other rail and there were all these people standing at the fence. He really wanted to talk to everybody. I was able to keep him moving and not visit with everyone. Other than that he went thru his paces wonderfully and even backed when he was asked. The judge told me we would have placed well if I hadn’t two handed him. She was very sweet to take the time to talk to me. I told her that Buddy had only been broke 60 days and only 2 yrs old and that it was his first outing. She told me he did very well and all horses had to start some where. I felt like it was a positive experience. Only problem was Kaylee was very disappointed that I was last place. Kaylee won her class and is still walking on air. And another generation of horse lovers is born!

After Kaylee went home with her Momma and little sister, John and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful riding trails they have at Sienna Stables and went for a trail ride. It is always wonderful to see new scenery and new terrain. We rode thru century old Oak trees and majestic Elm trees down to a 30 foot bluff that dropped off into the Brazos River. We rode up and down the levees that keep the river and bayous from flooding and across the creeks. We came across gorgeous white cranes that flew over us as we rode. It was just so peaceful and beautiful! A perfect ending to a perfect day with family and horses.