Today
was the last of the “Match of the Broncs” series and probably the last we will
be part of. Mark and I were the arena helpers along with the help of
Spillman’s. It had rained the day before making the ground conditions ideal.
Earlier in the week when the girls practiced it was dry and so hard. The
serpentine girls performed and are looking better all the time. Sadly there is
a lot of drama among the girls and they seem to be divided right down the
middle. It takes the fun out of it and puts tension in the air. We just try to
stay out of it and be kind to everyone. Jayden competed on Ace in barrels and
had the run of her life. He ran perfect. She lined him up and pushed him through.
He wrapped each barrel so tight I know she touched each one. She lost her stirrup,
but picked it up while kicking to the third barrel. He ran home and she had a
17.80 second run winning the barrels. She ran against the tough girls and won.
Cheyenne took second, then Makenna. I was so happy and excited. This was
Jayden’s first barrel win ever, first time winning a
check, and first win on Ace. Poles were flawless too as she weaved in and out getting a second place.
She got a check for $30 in barrels and $20 in poles. It was a good day. It was
so good to see Jayden’s hard work and dedication pay off. She has wanted to do
well for so long and today she was so happy. God is good. I gave Jayden a big
hug and felt so proud. She has waited a long time for this day to come!
The series gave belt buckles to the overall winners, Erica H. got the buckle for 13 and under. Makenna S. got the buckle for the over 13 group. I am so thankful for this group of girls in the picture. They have been fun friends that Jayden has really enjoyed hanging out and riding horses with over the past 3 years. She is going to miss them next year as they all move on to different things. We have decided to take a break from serpentine for awhile. Time to move on and try something new with the horses.
The series gave belt buckles to the overall winners, Erica H. got the buckle for 13 and under. Makenna S. got the buckle for the over 13 group. I am so thankful for this group of girls in the picture. They have been fun friends that Jayden has really enjoyed hanging out and riding horses with over the past 3 years. She is going to miss them next year as they all move on to different things. We have decided to take a break from serpentine for awhile. Time to move on and try something new with the horses.
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