31/10/2026
Princess (Bryrose Pure Platinum) and I had a very fun weekend last weekend. We had a bit of a showcation with our south coast/monaro girl gang (Paula, Michelle, Lydia and Katrina). We are really lucky that we get to enjoy shows with this crew, I think its pretty rare to get to ride and camp with a bunch of legends that are just as happy for each others success as their own, and can spend all weekend joking around keeping the vibes high.
On Saturday we headed to Southern Tablelands Branch ASH Allrounder Showcase held at Goulburn.
We managed against open age horses
3rd best presented
3rd pleasure hack
1st station horse (thanks very much to Jess for the run down on how this class works because I had never done one, princess had also never seen a jump before this class so perhaps beginners luck was on our side).
2nd bending
3rd keyhole
3rd running T
I think the ash all rounder was the most fun I've had at a show in a while. Nice to compete against different horses as its based on age of rider rather than age/gender/height of horse. Great variety, quick times between classes so not much waiting around. The best calling of classes I think I've ever heard (thank you Amanda!). And it was awesome to finally meet in person some people I've been conversing with online for years too.
On Sunday we headed to Bungendore Show. Princess had a baby brain explosion in her led line up but regathered herself to be back to her usual pleasant self for her ridden classes.
We managed
2nd led 3 years and under
1st hack 3 years and under
2nd working 3 years and under
3rd pleasure hack open (south coast monaro crew took out 1st, 2nd and 3rd so that was a fun line up)
2nd led ansa filly
Was great to get to ride patterns at this show, judges at home don't often ask for them. I think I'm finally starting to wrap my head around how to ride to cones.
Thanks to the judges, sponsors, organisers, and volunteers for both shows for enabling this addiction ๐คฃ
๐ท Elegant Exposure