What a beautiful day for a horse show. A least it was sitting under the tree, with a light breeze wafting through, keeping it cool, it was ideal. It was unfortunate that so many were sick (especially the horses) or on the injured list. Wishing all a speedy recovery so the August show will be fabulous. It made for a short show, with long enough pauses that we really could have broken out the euchre deck and crokinole board. Thanks to all the volunteers who came to support. The judges took a bit of extra time to give some well received notes to the riders.

The last few weeks, I have been switching from watching the Calgary Stampede, including three evenings taking in the Cowboy Up Challenge, and watching the World Cup Soccer competition. Yes, I still cheer for the stock at the Stampede to remove their riders before the 8 seconds. No, I do not want the riders hurt, but I really want the equine and bovine to win. The Barrel racing was phenomenal. That is a BIG arena and the speeds were jaw dropping. Well done to all.

I am not sure how I got to be a soccer fan. Maybe it was the Canadian team playing, maybe it was the North American hosting, but I think it has to do with the “Welcome to Wrexham” TV series I watch every spring. Whatever it is, I sit on the edge of my coach yelling and cheering. I don’t know much about the sport, but I am enjoying the games. Has anyone seen the Toronto Mounted doing the crowd control? Keep your eyes out for your English co-ordinator, doing her real job.

I am loving the “Horse of the Month” profiles. Bri will pick, but if you want your horse featured, drop her a note.

Keep practicing those Bio-security methods, even when contagious diseases are not in the area. Prevention is really important.

Hoorah Lads!
Anne Dales