I have had my horse Otis (registered as Impressively Rapid) since he was eight months old, he is now eleven! He is a solid chestnut registered American Paint Horse with a blaze and two and half blue eyes.
I have been showing since I was 12 years old with my first horse Rusty. Otis and I did a little showing for his first 4 years and we did pretty well. We went to Connecticut for the APHA yearling futurity when he was 1. We tried out for the Maine State 4H Equestrian team when he was 4, and made it as first alternates. Then I graduated high school and had to get a real job, so although I still rode Otis whenever I could, showing was not exactly something I had the time for.
I have made it my goal this summer to ride as much as possible and start going to shows again. I am going to start with Cumberland County Riding Club, because their classes are very affordable, and that is where I started showing, so I am comfortable there. I am also hoping to do some versatility challenges, we did two of those last summer and they are very fun! The thing I am most excited about this summer is that I am going to try a two or three phase (haven't decided yet) horse trial! My friend Liz goes to them, and I have always wanted to try it, so we are going give it a whirl! I used to jump all the time before I got Otis, so I am looking forward to getting back into riding english and jumping.
I am very excited about riding more, and getting back into showing, and having horse friends again!
