This message is from: M Korose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List Had to put in a few cents worth. We do a bit of showing, I do enjoy some scraps of silk once in awhile, our schedule depends on what else is going on, some years are better than others. I am not the best showman, a true amateur, but I sure like taking the Fjords out as that makes the day for me. I had a Throughbred mare years ago, beautiful, nicest mover I ever had, doing 1st level (AT HOME ONLY). At a show, she was unreasonable, couldn't even do Traininglevel dressage (I wasn't driving then), I was embarrassed, uncomfortable, fighting mad, and very unhappy to not participate with my friends and compatriots. Our only social outlets are horse-related (sad state, eh?) and my facilities are limited, so it is with great delight that we take the Fjords to local shows, trail drives, county fairs, 4H demos, plow days, expos anything that comes along. They are usually well behaved (99%), it gets us all away from yard work (I don't do much housework!) they make great impression! s on folks and I am having a great time every time I go out. Could be a great "ribbon fest" or could be a great social time, I find that as long as I can afford to get out, we will go and see friends. Marsha in VA WHere the DAILY thunderstorms remind me too much of Florida, not VA. Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger