For riders, the summer is a season of opportunity. Finally, long-awaited ambitions can be chased, and time-consuming barn chores can be tackled. As a full time high-school student my academic year gets so busy that I have to push away chores that aren't time-sensitive, as well as being at the barn as little time as possible to fit in studying. Starting the first day of summer I practically live at the barn, well at least I look like I live at the barn! Because I'm able to be at my barn for longer hours, I'm able to ride more, spend more time with my horses, and take care of barn chores more. I get to fully immerse myself in the equestrian lifestyle, (shaving in my hair and all!) ... and I wouldn't trade it for the world. With summer, comes bigger summer shows! Without having school hanging over my head like a dark cloud, I'm able to focus more on competing. Last year was my first show year with Chaz, a giant 14 yo 17.2hh grey Zangersheid warmblood who showed me the ropes of the High Child/Adult Jumpers and moving me up to the 1.20m classes. I will be showing Chaz in the Low Junior Jumpers competitively through October this year. This is a special year for me because I recently gained an opportunity through Seabury Equestrian Partners I LLC. to bring along and compete "Veintiuno" an 8yo KWPN from England who has competed up to 1.40m already with an amateur. This summer I plan on competitively showing him in the Low Junior Jumpers and possibly higher. The summer is a great time to start new partnerships with horses because I am able to spend much more time with them on the ground, creating a strong bond quicker than I could during the school year. I recently gained another partnership through Wyatt Equine Ventures LLC. to compete "Bijoux Vincenza" a 10yo Mare for sale who has competed up to 1.35 with an amateur. I plan on competing her up to the medium junior jumpers while we promote her for sale in the US. This mare will give me the confidence to move up to the medium junior jumpers with her before I take it on with my longer project horse "Uno". I see lots of blue ribbons in this girls future :) In addition to gained an extraordinary amount of experience in the show ring this summer, I will also be gaining immense horsemanship and barn management knowledge by spending more time at my barn as a "working student" for my trainer as well as participating in an EAP Clinic this July. Seeing as I want to build my own business when I am older, taking advantage of any opportunity that I come across in the horse industry is essential to gaining as much experience as possible before taking it on myself in the future. This summer show season will be a real turning point for my junior career. I can't wait for it to unfold in these next couple months!
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AuthorMy name is Martha Wyatt-Luth, I have been riding since I could talk but loving horses since I was born. Between being a studious high-school student and riding up to 6 days a week, my days get pretty busy. However, dedicating time to "hobbies" helps me keep going even on the longest days. For example, I love running and I hope to do a marathon one day! |