Wrapping Paper

and a few ribbons and bows and stockings! Check out the slideshow from the stall decorating party on the Caille Farm website -- see any familiar faces?

It's December ...

... have you renewed your memberships? If you plan to show next summer, be sure your records are up to date with the following organizations:

CSDEA
USDF
USEF

Most, if not all, of the paperwork can be taken care of online. Don't forget any breed registries that you might belong to, as well, and also remember to register for yearend awards.

CSDEA Banquet

Saturday night, the Como Park Conservatory. Many familiar faces, of course -- out of context, of course. No barns, no horses, no breeches. Just lots of people milling around, chatting, checking out the auction prizes and nibbling on the hors d'oeuvres.

Everyone listened intently when Becky Holder talked about riding in the Olympics and what a champ (mostly) that Comet had been. And then, there were the year-end awards. The Caille contingent had a nice showing:

Abby — 4th place Training Level
Meredith – 3rd place Second Level
Hannah – 1st place Second Level

We're Not Joking

No, really. We couldn't possibly make this up: