Alright We had our last show of the season two weekends ago. I took CB. We got: 1st in WT pleasure, i only entered WT because i wanted him to be adjusted to the ring before our WTC class, this class was two classes before my WTC EQ class so it was the perfect oppurtunity. 2nd in WTC Open English Eq. I was vey happy with this although last year we got 1st in it. CB picked up all his right leads for once and held himself very nicely. then comes the class i wasnt to happy about... 6th place in WTC Open English Pleasure. He picked up all his right leads and i though he held himself very nicely. of course i took the risk and entered a Saddlebred/Arab in a Open pleasure class with a huntseat saddle. Judge said he was overly collected and avoiding the bit at the canter (well i know he was for a few seconds becuase he was very hyped up and i was trying to calm him down.) I only stayed for those three classes. It was 40 degrees and the wind was horrible. the ring was tad bit muddy and it wasnt worth staying for the barrels and polebending with those conditions and i know we woulda taken 1st or 2nd in all our speed classes, we always do there and there were only about 10-15 total competitiors that showed up for the show since it was so cold. Also this judge wasnt even a real judge it was the Barn Owners daughter of where the show was held. SOOOOO how do i make sure he doesnt avoid the bit anymore?? Sorry no pictures i forgot my camera at home.

Just wanted to say congrats -- our show was cold too, I know how that goes!