It's no surprise when we're pulled out of our stalls bright and early this morning. I'm really not excited about trotting around in circles in the dressage field. But I feel a glimmer of hope as I see Mike and Dean checking out the marathon carriage. My hopes are further raised when the heavier harness is put on me. I can't believe Peter's here and we don't have to do dressage! We actually might get to have fun today!
Ruff, Tuff, Ready, and I are all hitched and set to go. Only when the barn doors are opened, do I realize why they were closed in the first place. It's cold and windy. Peter really thinks we're lying to him about the warm Texas climate. I really don't mind, though because it's marathon time!
We warm up with a trot section to simulate Section A of a real marathon. Peter has set up four challenging hazards for us. Of course, I never have trouble but some of the others (i.e. Mike, Ready) do. We all expect Ready to be a little slower than the rest of us but I'll have to admit, she's getting better. Mike hasn't had much time to study the hazards and gets a little lost. Peter gives Mike lots of helpful advice and they decide to practice again tomorrow. I can't believe my luck! Two days of marathon! No dressage!
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