An hour delay doesn't seem like a big deal, but when you are already at the barn getting your horse groomed, braided and your "head in the game", it can be a little unnerving...but, ultimately it means more time to sit around and wait for your ride time.
Three of the four Junior Riders scores qualified them to be in the Freestyle on Sunday. Only the Top 15 get to Show. Ellen Wall placed 11th, Jess placed 9th and Lauren Knopp was awarded the Silver Medal for her Individual Test! A super showing by all our Region 3 girls!
The girls are physically and emotionally exhausted at this point in the competition and today was tough. They were competing against each other. And all of them wanted to be the winner.
Tomorrow it will happen again. Although, each girl's freestyle is choreographed by them (and their trainers), the music often reflects their likes and personality and it is just plain, downright, FUN! They are all competing for a medal...Gold, Silver or Bronze...but this time they are judged on a number of required movements, their music, originality and the execution of the choreography.
It is a huge accomplishment to be in the Top 15 and get to ride the Freestyle. This competition started with 36 Riders and the field has now narrowed to 15...what an honor!
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