The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show

A couple of Saturdays ago, we made the trek to the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy to watch the Pin Oak Grand Prix competition (a more technical course - the height and sometimes width of the obstacles are increased to create larger challenges as well as tight turns and shorter distances between fences). Gracie slept (with covers and pillow...a travelling siesta!)almost the entire way there, so that's why, in the picture below, she looks cold and sleepy...but she was still very excited!
Once we were seated, everything was described as "Look, Mommy...awesome!"

The riders handled the course amazingly well...sure, there were faults, but they were all winners to us! Of course, with this level of show, the horses were all gorgeous - their reach and precision...wow!

This jump was right in front of us...you could hear the horses breathe, feel the whoosh of air as they passed...it was too cool!

She was just like this the entire time - totally captivated.

The winners lining up to receive their awards...

**Gracie will be participating in her first real horse show (in the Lead Line class) Sunday, April 18. Keep your fingers crossed that she does well - she is a little nervous, but very excited, too - I'm hoping this will really boost her self-confidence!**