Sometimes you don't know what you are capable of doing until you do it. Amanda Stearns, the first rider for the Region 3 Young Riders had probably one of the best rides of her young career. She scored an impressive 67.316! I was talking to her mom after the awards ceremony and learned that Amanda is off to Elon University in North Carolina right after the Championships and she isn't taking her horse with her. The Championships are the last time Amanda and Reva will be a team...what a wonderful way to end your career together...a Bronze medal! Of course, there's still the Individual test and hopefully, the Freestyle! Mary Cameron Rollins and Rose Noir had a wonderful ride, today, also scoring 66.474. Both McKenzie Jenkins (60.737) and Caroline Roffman (60.526) had difficult rides today, but their scores helped lift the team into the Bronze Medal! Yay, Region 3 Young Riders!
The day started off with overcast skies and the Juniors schooling time was 8 a.m. Luckily, the rain held out until after they rode. Then, slowly, the rain began to intensify until by the time we left after the awards ceremony, it was absolutely pouring. Most of the Young Riders had to do their tests in the rain, because, although the stadium seating is covered, the ring is not. Everyone and every thing is soaked! Deja vous...Gladstone!
Kati, Jess, Ellen and Lauren have spent the day hanging out together and leading the cheering section in the stands for Region 3. It was wonderful to see them all together supporting their Young Riders. They were soooooo loud, the Young Riders each looked up into the stands and waved to them after their rides!
Shortly, we'll be heading back to the barn to get ready for the Opening Ceremonies...
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