Content in Kentucky

We are so content here in Kentucky we decided to add a day and enjoy some more of the horse show. Gary had some work to do so he stayed at the bbow while Taryn and I went to the show. By the time he called for us to come pick him up it had started to rain. Thankfully we were well equipped with rain slickers after Niagara Falls so we went right back out there. There were many new riders today

Taryn has this amazing way of meeting people. She can strike up a conversation comfortabaly with almost anyone...and she did. She'd compliment their ride or their horse or ask a question about something and often a conversation started. It cracked me up when riders began to wave to her from their horse when they would see her, or would just come over and talk with her. It was amazing...and just so Taryn.

And then there is my other social butterfly. He would take the golf cart and go around meeting people. Once I called him he had a couple in the golf cart with him giving them a tour of the Kentucky Horse Park. They were from Belgum and had just few hours so he offered to show them around. They were so thankful.

We watched the youngest riders riding in their age level competitions and that was too cute. There was a four year old who came from St. Louis [a five hour drive] to compete in her first national show.

Later in the afternoon Taryn and I went to the head office of the United States Pony Club. Taryn has been a Pony Club member for two years. I did not realize their office was at the Kentucky Horse Park. What a treat that was. Their National Show is being held here next week. They loved meetinga Pony Club member from Washington state. We are quite a novelty here on the other coast.

The miniture horses were also showing today in the big covered arena so we went over there and watched them while we ate a late lunch. They are so incredibly tiny and pulling the sweetest little carts. Lots of fun to see

Back at the outdoor arenas they were progressively raising the jumps and the competition was at quite a different caliber. This was amazing to watch. Taryn and I would take turns trying to capture the jump on our digital camera. I think we got some good shots and can't wait to see them on the computer to see how we did.

We had to return our little golf cart and get everything packed up as much as possible so we can slip out quickly in the morning. It will be hard to leave here. this has been a really fun place to be and we have enjoyed it all so much. I really hope to come back here soon.

This place is definitely on our "highly recommended" list.