It's a Wrap

Wow. Championships went by so fast, it was like, what do you mean, it's over? We just got here! It was an amazing experience. I think I speak for all of us when I say we learned a lot, we made some friends, and we have a lot to be proud of. Competing with the best of the best was great, and I can totally say that everyone who is serious about Pony Club needs to go to Champs at least once, if you can. Photos are up online at grcphoto.com, under USPC Champs 200, Dressage 2008, Rider numbers, 36-39, with 40 being Ariel, our awesome SM.

To Rebecca, Jessica, Katey and Ariel:
I love you guys so much. As it turned out, Katey was partially accurate in saying we'd all hate each other by the fourth day, but really that was more exhausted grumpiness, because now I can't imagine life without you all. It's killing me, way up here in the middle of nowhere. Me and my champs gang, we're tight. Don't mess with us. Unless you want us to kick your butt in Horse Management, seeing as we are currently the national champions in that respect.

As a team, we'd like to thank our sponsor, Adam's Horse Supplies. You guys were so great to give us the white gloves or, in Katey's case, saddle pad. They definitely helped give us that polished look that says professionalism like no other. Your support meant a lot to us personally, too.

Me, I have a lot of people to thank. Mostly, Elizabeth, for the freestyle. It was amazing to ride it in public, and it was a lot of fun working with you. Also Kelly, for encouraging me to ask Elizabeth about my kur. And Kelsey Kelso Haggan, for reassuring me that this Elizabeth person was as amazing as she seemed. Pat, for the grain can, and the support through all of this, and for helping me find R. Chuck, Vicki, Abby, and Upland Acres, for letting me invade your barn and arena, and the HUGE amount of help you guys were. My fellow riders, for talking me into doing this (I don't actually remember how it happened. Ironically, I do recall that it took place at a Horse Management seminar). Amy, for the last minute lessons, and all your help. Diane, for getting my horse there and back alive, and the stall on the way home. Mom and Dad, self explanatory. And of course, Allegro, who would probably do anything I asked her to until the day she dies. I love my horse.

So that's championships, folks. Your last daily update.
You know you'll miss me......
It's a wrap.
Love always,
Marina and Spare Me the Details, TR Dressage Team 8, Northeast Region.

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