Jason Clark & Indian Rick (Hickorys Indian Pep-Ricochets Chick) drew first in the first set and dazzled the judges and spectators alike with a 223 score!
What looked like a final battle between Third Cutting and Dont Look Twice ended up being a fruitless chase of Indian Rick. Clarks Hickorys Indian Pep horse, who previously had earned $12.000, quadrupled his earnings with the win and the $33.000 check!
Third Cutting and Dont Look Twice both gave their all and delivered great efforts but came up just a tad short. Boyd Rice cut agressively and Third Cutting was his usual spectacular self but the duo finished tied 4th with a 220 score. Dont Look Twice and Phil Rapp also gave us a good run and ended up third with 221. Reserv champ Pounce with Phil Hanson in the saddle made it interesting though scoring a 222 in a run I thought was just as impressive as Indian Ricks.
5/6 Classic finalsWe've had a few Peeka Peps in action so far. Kelsey Turner placed in the Derbys Limited Non-Pro Finals with Annas Brightest Star earning $4.000 earlier this week and today Susan Scarberry has her gelding S T Peek in the Derby Amateaur finals. The Peeka Peps I´ve seen so far are pretty cowy, Really correct and in the right spot but seldom spectacular. They know their job and delivers but without any razzle dazzle. S T Peek is in the same mold, so I expect a solid effort but nothing very fancy.
On the homefront we've finally got the test results and we have the EHV4 virus running about. Best case scenario really considering the Strangles or A2 they first suspected. Another 2 weeks before we're clear. The virus mostly affect 2 yearolds and younger and 98% of the horse population has antibodies.
Been concentrating on getting the arena ready now that I've had nothing to ride. With the help of our landlord we've been working on the ground and footing and also digging down poles for securing the panels. What's left is getting the cattle holding pens and chute to the cow barn in place.
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