And Then There Was July

It was another scorcher two weeks later for the Great Arabian Get-Together in Sauk Centre. Erin and Arriba, Laurel and Derry, and Elise and Bailey were there. Derry didn't care for the applause from the next ring, but some nice ribbons came back at the end of the show, regardless.

Erin and Arriba:


Elise and Bailey:


Laurel and Derry:


There was barely enough time to get the trailer emptied and reloaded -- the next weekend, it was off to Washington County again for the Midsummer show. This is always a fun weekend, but it was especially noteworthy this time: It was Skye's debut! Barb Anderson rode her on Friday and Barb Taylor rode her on Saturday, just four days before she, Skye and Leisle moved back to Texas. This is Skye's first-ever entrance:


And, the rest of her test on Friday.






A special shout-out to Anna Koch. She rode Niamh in third-level tests and scored in the 60s! At her very first show, no less! Go, Anna!