Nicholas was happy to have a couple of special visitors on Saturday- his sons!
The weather in Louisville is predicted 85-90 with no rain for the whole week which is lovely for the World Championships, last year it was 100 in the shade with big thunderstorms almost daily in the afternoons. This kind of weather makes it nice for horses especially when ours have shipped a great distance. Heat can be such an additional stressor.
It's different this year without the tent stabling and I'll try to get some pictures, the tent area is a huge parking lot which is nice for horse show participants there is a lot more parking. We are stabled inside the North Wing which is adjacent to Freedom Hall and Stopher Walk. The tack vendors, custom clothiers, Polly, etc are set up inside this area as well. The only downside to it seems to be that Fairgoers are coming through in droves thinking it is an exhibit hall. There's mulch and wood chips down with mats and tar paper underneath but I've seen a horse or two slip-nothing that I haven't seen even on dirt- but it's a little scary with strollers and unsuspecting public that close to the show horses. It's the weekend so foot traffic is very high, that'll go down during the week.
Next to the vendor areas is The Saddlebred Cafe. White tablecloths, waiter service, dining in a very attractive area with a bar and plasma TVs which is steps away in air conditioned comfort. I'll try to get some photographic evidence of that as well. Everyone is watching the Olympics and so far so good!
The show starts tonight- the ASHA will be webcasting the show, sign up today!
1 comment:
Glad you had a safe trip. Sounds like things are very different. Have a great time!! We will miss the banjo music :-( Best wishes to all. Ride the hair off that horse!!!
Hugs and Kisses,
Dorothy and Chris
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