I had a great time at the NARC&SP Finals in Bowie, Texas this last weekend. Kid was a jerk on Saturday so I didn't ride the first two events but the rest of my events went great.
Even though we loped quite a bit, I can look back and think of a few additional things we need to work on while riding:
1. Make horses stop walking like a car with frame damage
2. Become more comfortable riding with a crop or an over/under
3. Practice flags and golfette so I don't put my horse on top of the barrel and then kick it over with my foot
4. Trot and lope in the pasture
5. Get on horses without someone holding the reins. I do this about 50% of the time and the other 50% it's just easier to have help (sounds lazy)
Next playday is this Saturday in Keller if the arena dries out. I'm really looking forward to it.
