Previously, she has become very tense and insecure in pleasure classes. When the Fancy Pony gets trapped in the mob, she has a mini-meltdown. It concerns her.
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| Fancy Pony is... well... PONY! |
I was pleased with our performance. She was relatively consistent, and never hinted at a meltdown. She did drop the left lead and pick it back up on the right lead...
*groan*
So, I trotted and asked for the left lead...
...and she picked up the right lead...
*groan*
So, I trotted and asked for the left lead...
...and she picked up the left lead!
But, alas, the damage was done. She dealt well with the mobs, and trusted me that they really weren't going to kill her!
Ultimately, we placed 9th (I think).
I was all smiles. I wasn't last!!
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| I haz braidz! |
I hate leads in classes like that. I always get them at home and blow them in the class.
ReplyDeleteI don't even know why she switched! She just was going merrily along... and then...
DeleteI'm not complaining, though, because she still gets better every time!! :)
Congrats on the successful day! Every show they get a little more comfortable. Hooray for no meltdowns!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteShe is really getting it! And this was the first time she was showing with such a large audience. She didn't know what to do when they clapped!! LOLOL
No meltdowns pony!
ReplyDeleteBy the end of the weekend, she was a pro in the crowded warm-up arena, and was even focused enough to practice those lead changes!
DeleteThose classes can be intimidating! Sounds like a positive result.
ReplyDeleteThey really are intimidating!! I want to get her in a bunch more big classes until she gets to the point where it is never a big deal for her!
DeleteShe has definitely figured out the line-up nap-time! LOL