I think this was my 11th or 12th games rally, it's rained during at least half of them, and yesterday was no exception, it poured. BUT WE DIDN'T CARE! This year's rally was held inside the Coliseum at Eden Park, and while the rain on the roof was deafening at times, our pony clubbers competed in the dry (though I can't speak for those in the shed row barn).
Our HRPC gamers have practiced hard and looked good. We sent 9 to the rally. Becky, Jamie, Faye and Valerie went as walk trotters. Team Guts and Glory combining seniors Anna, Alice and Sarah with juniors Caroline P. and Makenzie, had a very good day, finishing 1st in Horse Management and 2nd overall in their division.
The day started out rough for Jamie, whose pony escaped from her stall, and went missing for three hours. With the help of the local authorities, property owners, and a central Ohio equine search and rescue team (who knew?), the wayward pony was back in time for Jamie to play.
You can be proud of the comraderie and sportsmanship shown by our girls. When a member of the competition fell and withdrew, our extra rider (5 on a team, but only 4 race at a time) joined the competition so they could continue to go. When it was the walk-trotters' turn, our older girls were all there leading ponies and helping with the games play (demonstrating significantly more physical fitness than I could have)
Next time you see Erica, give her a pat on the back for a job well done. Hunter's Run hosted the rally again, the Erica's superb planning showed, as the rally ran smooth as silk. Thanks to all the parent volunteers, without you this could never happen. Thanks to pony clubbers Caroline C., Ashton, and whomever else I didn't see, who came out to pitch in and help.
While the indoor kept us dry, the lighting made action photography tough. The photo gallery is worth a visit just the same.
Can't wait until next year!
