My Blackberry decided it didn't want to cooperate in Kentucky. I wasn't able to keep updating my blog. I have to admit I was also too busy the first 5 days to do much of anything except focus on helping Meg and Nash.
Nash arrived at the Horse Park in good shape except for some bug bites that he must have received on his van ride from Indianapolis. They seemed to clear up except for a few on the left side of his back, right under the saddle!
The security was very tight and we were even required to have a steward present every time we schooled. We were only allowed to school once a day (2 hr. time slot)in a designated area. Everything was VERY controlled, but we didn't have much in the way of information in the beginning, so it was a little confusing. Our barn faced a little grassy hill that was included in the CDI area so we were able to hand graze and get the horses out of the stall. The stalls were the usual small stalls. It is really hard to keep a horse from getting sore during a CDI. You not allowed to use any NSAIDS or arnica, etc. The drug rules would blow your mind. We used ice, found an awesome massage thereapist, and had a lot of luck.
Nash schooled great. Marly took excellent care of him and Meg was riding really well. We had worked hard and waited a long time for this chance. Tuesday was the in-barn inspection and "the Jog". The Jog is where the FEI vet and the ground jury watch the horse walk and trot. They are either passed or not passed to go on in the competititon. We were preparing for the Jog about 3PM (jog at 4), when the annoucement came to hurry up - thunderstorm on its way and we needed to start at 3:30 and get done ASAP. Meg put the finishing touches on Nash's braids, changed into her team outfit and we literally jogged up to the ring. No messing around - Nash was presented almost immediately, and big sigh, passed with no issues. All of our FEI Jr. riders passed and we were off and running. Tomorrow was the big day of the team competition.
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