->   BUT, the remarkable part was when the judge came over to Buddy and
-> motioned
-> me over to the fence -- she told me that SEDONA was definatly FIRST PLACE
-> MATERIAL ..... it wasn't SEDONA that lost the 1st place -- it was ME that
-> lost it ..... I gave her too much loose rein and let her extended trot go
-> into a lope (a definate NO-NO) ...... she came right back down into an
-> extended trot - and I had hoped that the judge didn't see it - but she did
-> ......anyway, the judge told us that she sure liked the say SEDONA
-> moved ..... nice road trot, nice working trot ...... worked on voice
-> commands only (I never had to use the whip -- I didn't even have it in my
-> hands).
Well not using the whip  or at least having it in your hand will also get you
marked down by some judges Jean.  It has to be in you hand at least.  We have
the same problem with Malla, she doesn't need a whip either but it is a
requirement (According to ADS rules)
Sounds like you had a real nice time.  Did Buddy drive too?  I always enjoy a
good driving show, they are a lot more fun to me than just the riding shows.
The people seem to be a lot more friendly and laid back at them.
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