2001 MidSouth Regional Pony Club Rally, Kentucky Horse Park. I'm riding an absolutely lovely five year old Quarter Horse gelding named Bailey. He was a big, stout creature who happily jumped most things and didn't complain much about dressage.
I was borrowing him from another girl in my pony club; my horse Spike was still recovering from having bone spurs removed from his hocks. Bailey was a homebred, and his two full siblings were Prelim-level eventers.
He was for sale and came with a hefty (but justifiable) price tag. I pleaded with my parents to buy him for me to no avail. (And I ended up with Moe just two years later.)
I don't know where Bailey ended up, but I always think of him fondly for helping my confidence and giving me one of the most pleasant, stress-free Rallies I ever competed in.
11 comments:
He is cute and looks like a good boy!
Sounds like a dreamy fella, hope whoever was lucky enough to get their mitts on him had as much fun as you did.
Whoaaa, LOVE the new blog design!!
Thanks!!
He was the CUTEST. And so low-key.
I hope so too!
Bailey was a cutie! No wonder you wanted him!
Awww, I would have wanted him too! Cute and safe, love that.
He sounds like a run guy to ride! And I love the new look!
That should say fun...not run!
aww what a nice memory
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