Win the War in his stall at the AEC's. He's pretty sure he's a supermodel.
Finally! We have made it to the American Eventing Championships! Win the War (Bug) and I have been shooting to do the AEC’s every year since they moved to Chatt Hills, but something always gets in our way. My superstar and I arrived today, and we are ready to experience what the AEC’s have to offer!
Since Bromont, I haven’t really checked in much about the life and times of the redheaded superstar. This year started out on a big high, and it has had some lows, for sure. However, I am amped up and ready for my fall season to get rolling. I had to have one of those mature adult moments where I had to make a big decision. After much talking with Bonnie (my ooooh soooo amazing coach), I have decided to take a step back and compete the big boy at Intermediate this fall and shoot to do the CCI** at Fairhill. We know that he and I have what it takes to competed at Advanced, but I feel like life is telling us to take a step back and fill in a few holes. Sooooo, here we are competing in the Open Intermediate at the AEC’s. I’m stoked. We have been working really hard, and I hope that it will show.
Chatt Hills is such an amazing place. I can’t say enough great things about the venue, the staff, etc. The only thing that would make it better…magically appearing in Vermont in the summer. The humidity is horrendous. My stall neighbors are from New Mexico. Their skin is probably so confused right now.
Things were bustling today, and I know that they will only get busier. Nutrena hosted a dog training exhibition in the main arena Wednesday evening, followed by a barbeque. Both of which seemed to be well attended. Who can turn down free food??
Thursday starts the big competition. My dressage ride is at 8:45, so it will be nice to finish before it turns into a scorcher. I must say that I was not disappointed to hear that they had already waived coats! I am off to bed to run through my dressage test over and over in my sleep. I will check back in tomorrow!
