"Exhibition" may not be quite the right description, but that's good enough for me—and Ashlyn. She's been taking riding lessons and today participated in several contests. The whole family just enjoyed a day outside and watching her and all the other riders. Ashlyn was in four competitions—she took third place in two of them and first place in one!
Third place for first riding event Why no pictures of the first riding event? Because I arrived at the ranch just minutes after she completed it. 🙁
Ashlyn with the horse she rode for her first event 9544235491_d743779828_k
Although it was Ashlyn's day, that didn't stop Jarin from enjoying the horses, too 9544234979_c2d0d6823e_k
Although it was Ashlyn's day, that didn't stop Jarin from enjoying the horses, too 9547024282_303e338965_k
Ashlyn's turn to pose 9544233945_f58b7b2244_k
Second event Retrieve a flag from one barrel and drop it in another.
Whoooooaaaahhhh!!!! I love this shot!
First place for second riding event Yep, that's "gram" and Aunt Barbara off in the distance cheering her on.
Treats for the horse At this arena, the horses are also awarded with treats for doing well in an event.
A few laps around the training ring 9544231181_7d0a035607_k
A few laps around the training ring 9547020490_60f7e4c8ea_k
Third event—weaving poles 9544230121_d2f83ef681_k
Third event—weaving poles 9547019436_d6b0fb92ed_k
Third event—weaving poles 9547018860_893a9033dc_k
Final event—baton relay Ashlyn and her partner, Alexandria, took third place.