What to do?

by **Marley** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:37 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Hi all, well I am toying with the idea of going to a schooling show in May. My coach says I should go and that I should go to the one May 8. I would also like to go as another person here will be going and I will be able to meet her and her daughter.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#BUT I have on problem and it is with me. I picture myself, my old self, yes old, ohhhhhhhhh lets just say late 40's, riding with all these young kids. There is a division called beginner Adult which is for green horses which is exactly where I would go with my guy. He is great on the flat but very green over fences. So I know only people over 18 can go in that class but just the same I am going to be at least twice most of those peoples age!!!!! Oohhhhhhhhhhh I feel old. I too am green over fences so the class suits both me and my horse.........................should I go.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Yesterday our lesson was super. I did have one run out but it wasnt dirty because it was probably me and not the horse--------not probably, it was ME.  I can go into the walk, trot, canter class, the cross rails class and then they have a 2' hunter class -----all in the Adult Beginner.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#You know I dont feel old but whenI get to a show and there are all these kids, I begin to feel old............................should I go? I dont feel old..............and I would like to see how Trouble does.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#We did go to 3 Dressage shows at Blue Star when he was 4 but in Dressage, even at the shcooling show level there are lots of older people, its just different than the hunter/jumper shows.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Anyway thanks for listening---------I will probably go---I have to find someone to trailer me as SPotz's trailer needs an inspection and she isnt sure it will be done by then.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Susan#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **tbbrat** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:30 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Of course you should go!#ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif"#ed_cl#  You need to school your greenie over fences - that's what schooling shows are for.  I will be doing the same this year with the bf's new horse and I'm over 45 too!  Don't worry about competing against the kids - you're there for #ed_op#EM#ed_cl#you#ed_op#/EM#ed_cl#.  Now, if you were taking an experienced horse just to win ribbons - well, that's a different story.  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **Patricia** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:56 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#If you and your coach feel you are ready to go--GO FOR IT!  Life it too short...live for today!  So what if there are lots of kids...your there to enjoy yourself, school your horse and you fit into that class.  Don't even hesitate.  When I was younger heck I started showing when I was 35.  Kind of old to be STARTING.  I started to show Trillium (although dressage) when I was around 40.  They don't judge your age...LOL!  Have Fun!  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **chenders01** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:11 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Marley, if you don't go, based on some silly notion that you're "too old" I'm gonna come up there and kick yer butt, ya hear?!?!?  You're being silly.  Really.  They have an Adult Beginner division BECAUSE there are adults who want to show, but don't want to show against kids.  Do you really think that you'll be the only rider in that entire division??  If that's the case, just think of all the 1st place ribbons you're gonna bring home!   #ed_op#IMG onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#C6D3EF';this.style.border='1px solid #3169C6'; " style="BORDER-RIGHT: #3169c6 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #3169c6 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #3169c6 1px solid; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-BOTTOM: #3169c6 1px solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c6d3ef" onclick="InsertImage('/richedit/smileys/cheeky.gif');" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor=''; this.style.border=''" src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/cheeky.gif" align=absMiddle#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#If you're really unsure, why don't you skip taking Trouble but go yourself, to check things out, and see how many adults show.  I think you'll be kicking yourself though, if you don't take him.  The only person who is gonna think you're too old is YOU, so get over it.  There's LOTS of over-40 people who show.  I'll be in the same boat as you when I start showing...going against riders who are half my age (or less).  And I'll be showing dressage, where there are no Adult Beginner divisions.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#GO!!  You'll regret it if you don't.  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **Lix** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:21 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Tahoma color=#6000bf#ed_cl#Ian Millar, is what, 58 this year?  And still showing in the Olympics!  He's been to the Olympics more times than anyone else!  And HE SHOULD BE PROUD!  He too is showing against youngin's and doesn't seem to care one bit!  #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Tahoma color=#6000bf#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Tahoma color=#6000bf#ed_cl#Of COURSE you should go Marley!  Be proud that you CAN show and go for it!  You have every right to be there!  I went to a show this summer and there were a few 40+ yr adult riders and I thought it was fantastic!  And they were great riders too!  #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/2.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **AWSgurl** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:34 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I would never let my age stop me from going to a show......I am going for myself and the horse, not caring what other people think, is it a schooling show that you are going to???? If so that is the whole point of them to school your horse......who cares what other people think...you go girl!!!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **lavyx** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:10 am

Of course you should go!!!

I went to a schooling show at York and came in 3rd in a class of 3. First place went to an 8-year old, second place went to an 11-year old. I'm in my mid-forties and proud of it! :mrgreen:

by **Hev339** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:38 am

Go! #ed_op#br#ed_cl#
Have fun, and don't worry about your age, it doesn't matter! #ed_op#br#ed_cl#
The only person that will be focussed on your age is....you! So don't
let it bother you at all, because I bet nobody else will even care, you
are another person in the competition. #ed_op#br#ed_cl#
So go, get some experience and have fun! #ed_op#br#ed_cl#
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by **Sodapoppers** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:51 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Are you thinking of Boots and Saddles or Trail Blazers?  Either way - go for it! I'm pretty sure both have adult and junior and younger divisions.  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **Kobau** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:31 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Marty go for it... age is nothing! hell i'm feeling old when i go to classes since i have a good 7-10 yrs on most of my classmates! and showing i fall into the feel old group also just because it seems to be all 14 yr olds around me! but go have fun and forget about the others in the show you are there for you and your horse!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **geldinggirlie** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:38 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#You Should GOOOOO!!!!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#When i was a 22, turning 23, I competed in a group of about 30 with at least 1/2 of them under 12, I'm sure#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Well I placed 5th and those little kids beat me silly,  But it was Great!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#It was the best exposure I could've gotten to introduce me to Showing#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#You will have a GREAT time, Just go out and make sure you have fun, that's all there is to it!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **pmc** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 12:27 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Hey Marley!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#You *wont* feel out of place in the Adult/Green Division!  Last month there was a grey-haired guy in that division, (had to be close to 60!) and my part-boarder (who's no Spring Chicken!) also rides in that Division.  It's a cool class.  Most of the riders are definitely over 25.  And the ones that are younger are usually only in that division because it's open to Green horses as well, so they're in there strictly for the experience.  It's *perfect* for you!  And it's so laid-back and fun, especially since by the May show, all of the "Circuit" folks who attend there in Feb Mar & Apr to school for the show season have left for loftier show rings.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#As to trailering, let our coach know if it's going to be a problem.  We have other ways to get you there.  #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley2.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **jax** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 1:04 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Verdana#ed_cl#Definitely go!  It'll be a blast, and don't worry about your age.  A lot of us...more mature...riders participate in these shows.#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **pmc** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 3:15 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#YA!  What jax said!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Why should the kids have all the fun?  #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley2.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **babytigger** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:00 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#marley - DON'T BE RIDICULOUS!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#i'd kick your butt if you said that to me at spotz place!!!!#ed_op#IMG onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#C6D3EF';this.style.border='1px solid #3169C6'; " style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" onclick="InsertImage('/richedit/smileys/confused.gif');" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor=''; this.style.border=''" src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/confused.gif" align=absMiddle#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#you & trouby are great!! you guys look awesome together, and he's been going so well. there is absolutely NO reason why you guys shouldn't go in a show 2 mths away!!! heck, you won't hear our coach saying that to me anytime soon!! LMAO!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#if our coach thinks your ready, then what have you got to lose? and really....riding is one sport where young & old can compete on equal footing (or so to speak). who cares how old you are, as long as your out there enjoying yourself!! need someone to groom for you?#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//wink.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **Mystic** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:36 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Marley,#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Go for it! What show is it that you're going to? I'm heading to one in May myself but it's out in Pickering and my girl is stabled in Richmond Hill, not that far from Spots' place actually. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Mystic#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **Marley** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:21 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Thanks everyone for you support. I will probably go. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Pmc, thanks and I will try to arrange trailering but if not I will let our coach know and see what can be done.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Babytigger---you want to come and help-----you are more than welcome to come but it is mother's day I believe so you may have other things planned. Since it is mother's day, and I am a mother---I get to spend it the way I want so I will be spending it at the show---well probably---lol#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Sodapoppers-- it is at Pause Awhile but eventually I would like to go to Trailblazers too and perhaps Boots and Saddles--lets go to one show and see how we do than decide where to go next.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Thanks again everyone!!!! That sure helped!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Susan#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **Sodapoppers** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:50 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Sue, I think i will probably be going to that with Harvey. She will be in the junior beginner. Most likely w/t, possibly w/t/c. Let me know if you need a lift as you are on our way. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **pmc** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:05 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#SP - Do you have a youngster riding Harvey at the show?  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#If you're the one riding, you would need to enter the Adult Beginner/Green Horse Division, since the Junior Equitation Division is for beginner riders aged 13 and under.  Or you could always enter the Hack Division, which is all on the flat.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

by **Sodapoppers** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:16 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Ah....No she's not a youngster. She's 16. At trailblazers junior is 14-18 so i just assumed it would be the same there. What is the adult age range?#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

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