Friday, February 18, 2011

Last Sunday's Equestrian Show



This past Sunday Garrison hosted an Interscholastic Equestrian Association show.  Many of the students from Garrison who are on the IEA Team rode in this show. Everyone had a great show.  The GFS Middle School team ended up coming in 1st place overall.  The GFS Upper School team came in 3rd  place overall.  This horse show was our last one before Regionals.  Many of the students on the GFS Team have qualified for Regional’s which will also be held at GFS. Come support our team!

Sunday wasn’t only a long day of hard work, but it was a sad day for all the riders and coaches too. One of the schools brought their horse named Willie.  In the middle of the show there is something called schooling which is when you show all the other teams your horses, and get them warmed up before they show. During schooling while Willie was jumping he had a seizure. The seizure caused him to trip over the jump and crash into the dirt.  Willie ended up snapping his neck.  Sadly no one could save him.  Not only were the Madeira girls devastated, but every other barn was too.  Willie and the Madeira girls will remain in everyone’s thoughts.  

When I walked into the ring for my jumping class, I was a little nervous because I was riding a horse that I had never ridden before.  I walked into the ring wondering how my horse was going to behave. After my two warm up jumps, I felt a little more confident.  My coach gave me a little advice and we went over my course one last time.  During my course I was so scared that I was going to forget my course.  But about half way through my course I felt comfortable and wanted to win my class.  Since I went 2nd I had to watch all the other riders and compare them to me.  I ended up getting second in my division; I was very happy, and proud of myself.   

-- Writing and Photos by Jackie W. and Gabi S.

7 comments:

  1. Congratulations GFS Riding. It was great to hang out and watch you girls at work last weekend. I'm sorry about the horse, pretty sad. Anyways, it's amazing how dedicated all of you are. That is why GFS Riding is one of the best in the country year after year.

    Mr. O

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  2. Good job guys! I stay after school sometimes and watch you ride! It is so cool! Keep up the good work! I am so sorry to hear about Willie! - J.Y

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  3. That sounded like a great show for garrison. What happened to Wille was so sad though. Great job anyway though. 1st place.

    M.I.K.

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  4. That sounded like an awesome show. What happened to Willie is so sad though. You did a great jod describing the show. It sounded like so much fun. You guys are great. 1st place horray!!!!

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  5. Thank you all! We were all devastated with Willie's death, but he lived a long exciting life!

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  6. Congratulations to all the GFS riders! Sounds like the day, happy and sad, will not soon be forgotten.

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  7. I am so sorry for you loss. I love how your writing is descriptive and short to the point. GOOD JOB! Keep up the good work!

    ~ Z.S.

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