We had a mix of sun and clouds but only a scattered few drops passed quickly about mid-day.
There was a light breeze that kept the black flies away for the most part. Despite a month of rain, the field had dried nicely and there was no mud or traction problems.
Nine members came out to enjoy the course and put some new knowledge into their pockets. The horses were much more interested in the lush new spring grass.
Oh look, GRASS.... What Obstacle?
Gennie and Kiddo were first out on the course in the morning. Pausing for a drink with an elephant. No connection with the new movie 'Water For Elephants".
I just love the color, reminds me of grass.
Justy asks Niki to explain what this new flag thingy is doing here, it wasn't there last year.
Chex had never been here before, so he and Kathy took a tour of the course.
Clinician Dan Parton uses the mighty Q to demonstrate a figure eight thru the cones.
Gail and Armand dropped by late in the day to watch and Dan gave them an introductory demo and explaination using Q.
Dan tells Q, Over this way...
Now over that way...
Strangest looking critter I've ever seen says Luke.
Chex wants to know, does this trap really catch roadrunners?
Wily e Coyote takes a turn showing Kiddo the ropes.
Later, Kiddo was introduced to Bart.
After Sue insisted, Luke decided the culvert pipe was crossable.
Heck, Mom, says Justy, this is old hat.
Getting to the othere side...
Whats on the other side?
I've seen bridges before claims Chex.
Chex discovers the water is fake.
Anything he can do, so can I, boasts Luke.
Justy shows, Bridge crossing is a piece of cake.
How often do you see a Giraffe?
Pleased to meet you....
Haven't I seen you someplace before?
Aw gee Mom, it was only a couple of drops of rain. Do I really have to use the umbrella?
So many strange things....
I'm seeing spots....
Didn't I meet you around here last year?.
I hope this isn't like a used car lot where they put flags over whats for sale...
Sherry, new to this game, tries to copy Dan's example and get Q thru the cones.
Lets see, something like this....
Then around here...
Crunch, no no Q, aound them not over...
Jetta shows off his coneability...
And over we go...
Look, I'm a hunter...
What fun!
Which is the log and which is the horse?
What a weird use for baling twine...
In and out....
How do I look as a blonde?
Why do I have to take all of me thru?
But I though I was supposed to think outside the box...
why did we come in if we were only gonna back out?
Q helping Sherry learn a new trick....