I didn't have anything to write about and, so, wasn't going to.

But then I got bitten.

By the show bug.

I mean, I adamantly told the last BO at the old barn that I had no interest in going to a schooling show with a bunch of snot nosed kids and wild ponies.  And I don't, not really.  IHSA showed me a magical place where "grown ups" rode.

But I'm not considering showing IHSA.

When the Eventer approached me about showing, I filed it away mentally.  And it just popped up with an angry vengeance.  I've shown my horse one time in exactly two cross-rail classes about seven years ago.  Or six.  But it was a long time ago.  I have absolutely no photos of the Kid dressed up for a show.  And we came in third.  ....Out of three.

And this is my conundrum.  I'm not cantering courses yet and I'm not really jumping any sort of measurable height.  So I wouldn't feel comfortable even doing the long/short stirrup 2" classes.  But cross-rails?  Yes.  We can do cross-rails.  We've done courses of cross-rails at a sloppy trot/canter.

Maybe this is what I need to boost my courage on my pony.  And if I freak out or he freaks out, the Eventer should be able to be that back up that I need, right?  Maybe?  Eek?

Show list:  (bold is what I'm considering, maybe) (or maybe just one of them???)
Class Schedule – 7:30 AM Start Time
1. Grooming and Showmanship
2. Model Hunter Horse/Pony
3. Open Schooling
4. Pleasure Horse/Pony
5. W/T/C Equitation
6. W/T/C Hunter
7. W/T/C Pleasure
8. Crossrails W/T/C Equitation Flat
10. Crossrails Hunter W/T/C U/S
9. Crossrails W/T/C Equitation O/F
11. Crossrails Hunter W/T/C O/F
12. Crossrails Hunter W/T/C O/F
13. Walk/Trot Equitation
14. Walk/Trot Hunter
15. Walk/Trot Pleasure
16. Walk/Trot Crossrails Eq. Flat
18. Walk/Trot Crossrails Hunter U/S
17. Walk/Trot Crossrails Eq. O/F
19. Walk/Trot Crossrails Hunter O/F
20. Walk/Trot Crossrails Hunter O/F
21. Leadline
22. Academy Walk Equitation (*trainer in ring)
23. Academy Walk Poles (*trainer in ring)
24. Academy Walk - Pattern (*trainer in ring)
25. Short/Long Stirrup Eq. Flat
27. Short/Long Stirrup Hunter U/S
26. Short/Long Stirrup Eq. 2’0
28. Short/Long Stirrup Hunter 2’0
29. Short/Long Stirrup Hunter 2’0
30. Dogwood Mini Medal 2’0
31. Pre-Green Hunter Horse/Pony U/S
32. Pre-Green Hunter Horse/Pony O/F 2’0, 2’3, 2’6
33. Pre-Green Hunter Horse/Pony O/F 2’0, 2’3, 2’6
34. Pre-Child/Adult Equitation Flat
36. Pre-Child/Adult Hunter U/S
35. Pre-Child/Adult Equitation O/F 2’6”
37. Pre-Child/Adult Hunter O/F 2’6”
38. Pre-Child/Adult Hunter O/F 2’6”
39. Dogwood Medal 2’6
40. Open Equitation O/F 2’3, 2’6, 2’9
42. Open Hunter O/F 2’3, 2’6, 2’9
43. Open Hunter O/F 2’3, 2’6, 2’9
41. Open Equitation Flat
44. Open Hunter U/S
45. $500 Dogwood Hunter Derby 2’6” – 2’9”
101. Open Puddle Jumper: 0.7 – 0.8m II.2.b
102. Open Puddle Jumper: 0.7 – 0.8m II.2.c
103. Open Hopeful Jumper: 0.85m – 0.95m II.2.c
104. Open Hopeful Jumper: 0.85m – 0.95m II.2.b
105. Open Low Jumper 0.95 m-1.0 m II.2.b
106. Open Low Jumper 0.95 m-1.0 m II.2.c
46. Barn Choice – Fun Class (ex. Egg & Spoon, Ribbon Race, etc,) $5 entry fee, winner takes all