Pony Club Rally: Stadium Jumping

Dave and I were invited to the Pony Club Mega Rally at Albion College this past weekend. Conditions were great for shooting, and days were incredibly short compared to other horse show shoots. Pony club is an organization to help anyone under 18 years of age learn care of horses, and most styles of English Riding. The parents are not allowed to help the kids and are not allowed in the barn. This leaves 8 year olds with the full responsibility for their ponies and tack. Parents get a barn tour nearing the end of the weekend. Jennifer Merrick-Brooks (the organizer) gave us the best seats in the house, and being the first professional photographers that Pony Club have seen, we had a great turnout of interest. Here are some fun shots from the weekend.

Next up: Cobblestone Horse Trials July 12-13, 2008!!!!

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MIHA Jr. Equestrian Meet

Wow! Thanks to everyone for a great day full of fun and competition! We had 15 schools from 2 districts, with 91 total riders for the biggest Jr. MIHA event in Holland yet!!!! I was coach of the Zeeland Christian, and Holland Christian teams, and responsible for 8 riders. Classes were larger than life!!!! (45+ riders in most classes!!!) And we still got a few placings! Great job girls! We had no serious injuries, no fall offs, and a great sportsmanship attitude coming from everyone on the grounds. All the nerves are now calmed, and the stress is back down to a comfortable level :)

In the morning, it rained and we were fortunate that the Van Rhees took a canopy pop up tent to hide under! Mrs. Teune brought all the snacks and drinks for the girls, Lisa Mckellips made sure that showmanship went smooth and handled all the misc. coaching tips throughout the day, and everyone helped EVERYONE get ready for their classes. Later, the day got hot and breezy, so it was actually about a perfect horse show day. Here are some great pictures from the event.... You all look great! I'm proud of everyone, and was honored to have the opportunity to help coach you. David Williams took all the photos from the event and did an awesome job. They are all on the website http://www.awakenedimages.com/ and here are some of my favorites!

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Derbyshire Horse Trials!!!!

Hey, after a long weekend at the Stevensville Horse trials, we are glad to relax back at home! I showed 2 horses and had a blast!!! David was the official photographer, so I got some really cool shots of me with my boys. Deville is the bay and Dakota is the chestnut... he is for sale, and completed 3rd in his division! (At his first Event!!!) Deville and I were eliminated on the Cross country course because I was tossed, and with the new rules, you can't get back on anymore :( Oh well.... We have a photoshoot this weekend for an engagement session, so look forward to seeing that with my new lens for my camera!!!! Yay!!!!!

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Dressage Horse Show

Saturday May 24 David, I and a boarder at our barn, Emily, went to the Glass-ed show in Battle Creek. I took Deville, Dakota, and Dazzelynn. Deville made a fool of me, but acting like a lunitic like he'd never seen a dressage ring before, but Dazz and Doc did great.... Dazz took a 4th and Doc won his class on Training level test 4.

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Arrowhead Arena Barrel Racing

Saturday Night my dad Paul Devisser, myself and Katie Molenhouse went to compete at Barrel racing events. It was a great night for weather and travel, and we had a great time for the first outing of the year. Paul got a 2nd in Flags on my horse Captain, and I recieved other placings, and the high point trophy. Katie did extremely well for learning the races that night, and never having practiced them in her life! Here are some pictures of the night.

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