Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Hailee Dirty Stops!


In Summer 2004, Hailee was just a young girl -- 4 years old! One beautiful early summer day, I was out at the stable and Barbie and Meghan and others were there. Barbie told Meghan to saddle up my girl and take her for a spin. Hailee is a real athlete, but she was new to jumps. I was so proud of her. She was taking the jumps so well and so sweetly. She lifted her knees high and had such a round bascule. BUT! Wow!!!! On this one jump, she reverted back to her reining champion heritage. She put on the biggest dirty refusal and sliding stop!! It was impressive!! But Meghan handled it. Can you believe that Meghan didn't come off!? She has an amazing agility and seat.