I haven't made an entry for awhile 'cause I didn wanna. Mom told me I better 'cause next time there will be alot to report.

Last month on June 17th Mom took me to the Valley Reiners Open Show. I was a really bad boy the night before the show while practicing. I threw lots of temper tantrums and I spooked lots. After a long while I settled down and was a better boy. Mom did come to the clusion that the saddle was rubbing above my hips and making me cranky when I loped in one direction. She switched back to the old saddle for the show day and it did feel better.

I won Champion Halter Gelding! I was such a handsome boy I was! I did lay in poo over night - it soaked thru the blanket and stained my nice brite wite bum, so Mom had to sponge bath me.

I went in 3 riding classes. I placed 3rd out of 4 in Maiden Pleasure. My jog is too fast. I didn't stop as much when I wasn't s'posed to either.

I placed 3rd in Trail!! I really like Trail (that's momma Jessie's favourite class too). It was fun. I did so good backing thru the barrels. I still get scared when I see the judge and people sitting over there in those white chairs.

This Sunday momma Jessie and I are going to the South Shore Exhibition. I'm going to do the amateur and jr. horse classes, momma Jessie's doing the open and stake classes. I'm going in open trail too tho. I don't wanna stay all week.

I got my first set of shoes on yesterday on my front piggies. I was a very good boy. I make a lot of noise when I walk now...

mmMartie