The first day was AQHA day. I competed in Western showmanship first. I got to wear a sparkly green shirt that I borrowed from a friend for this event. That day I competed in 7 events. My favorite event was "reining" and I got 2nd place. This was a new event for me and my horse Jet. and I really enjoyed it.
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On Tuesday, I took my drawing of Apache (one of the horses from the barn) to submit for the art contest. I found out later that week that I had won the art contest. When I found out, I was as at the hospitality stall and I heard them say my name over the loud speaker. I was so excited and surprised! At the next show, in 2017, the Chisholm Challenge t-shirt will have my drawing on it.
By the 3rd day of the show, I was so exhausted, but still excited. I competed in Western Equitation on this day and won 1st place. (I rode Apache)
Here are all the riders that were there this year:
Courtney, Jessica, Brodie, Sam, Ryley, Matthew, Lance, Hannah, David, Justin, Nick, Travis
Another highlight to my week was when I got interviewed by Channel 5 news! They interviewed me and my friend Courtney. My heart sank to my guts because I was so nervous! One of the questions they asked was "What does horseback riding mean to you?" I think I said, " It is just fun to be around horses, and it gives me confidence because I don't normally like being in front of people."
It was a great show and I am looking forward to 2017, seeing my picture on the t-shirt, and meeting new people |
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| We got to meet Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price. |
~Zhanna
