Mason City, Here We Come!

The Northern Lights show at Washington County a week or so ago was a weekend of firsts: Abby's first show since coming to the barn with Charlie Brown, Laurel's first third-level rides on Derry and Meredith's first third-level rides on Callum, as well.


It was a productive and even winning weekend. A special shout-out to Leslee Baldinger, who volunteered to read, which allowed Barb the opportunity to watch the rides from the stands and beat up on whoever was sitting next to her.

Next: a bit early this year, but the Regional Championships are this weekend, already! Most everyone is heading down Thursday afternoon after school: Barb and Barb Taylor will be trailering the horses -- Phoenix, Retro, Schnecke, Callum, Capri and Tucker -- and the girls will be driving down with assorted parents and interested others. Mason City is usually:

a) windy
b) cold
c) wet
d) any combination of the above

but it's always fun. And this weekend will be no different. Now. Get packing -- and clean your tack! You know who you are.