TEMECULA VALLEY NATIONAL 1, NILFORUSHAN EQUISPORT EVENTS, TEMECULA, CA, MAY 25-29, 2023, #1417
We rode in the Nilforushan Events in Temecula, California and returned to Soldier's home town and old competition grounds. Soldier is a thoroughbred, ex-racehorse, meaning he raced in horse races around Temecula and the surrounding area. Right next to the arenas where I was competing was a warm-up / training track for race horses.
During the competition classes, we could see and hear horses training and running full gallop around the track. Soldier was definitely reminded of his time as a race horse and during my rounds Soldier would speed up and I had to work really hard to constantly slow him down. We didn’t do the worst in the world, but I know we could have done better.
I placed 6th in the .70m, 5th in .80m, .80m and in the .75 Jumper Stakes where I actually think I won some money! I didn't realize that class was a money round, so I never actually checked in the office for prize money. I have written them an email in hopes they can mail me any winnings I should have picked up!
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