January 14: SSC - Our first update for the new year. I rode Miss Jessie in the barrels and poles
only. In barrels she ran out an 18.818 even with a slight stumble at the first barrel. That put her at 3rd in
the class. I think this is the first time I have done Pole Bending on her in a year. She got a very nice 25.004
for the fastest time of our class. Stephanie has been alternating excercising in the evening between Jessie and Jet
to help keep this girl in shape.
January 28th: I played on Jessie today for
only two events at New River. I broke our 18 sec. streak. As I entered the arena I noticed a buckle that was broke
on her bridle. I went ahead and took the run, but cautiously. We got an easy 19.2 with no mishaps. Again,
being a bit rusty with Poles she still pulled out a 25.??. February 3rd and 4th is a 2 day barrel event with the APW and the
IBRA. I will ride her both days in the open and see if we can bring it back to the 18's.
February 3 &
4th: IBRA - We decided to give this 2 day event a try since it was only 10 mins. from our house. I rode
Jessie in the open and we got an 18.8 on Saturday but was in the 3D cracks. Sunday she did an 18.9 but that put her
5th in the 4D getting one last check with us. Deann saw her, heard she was for sale and after riding her a bit, bought
her for her granddaughter Kaylee. I know Jessie will do wonderful things for Kaylee in the Pee Wee Rodeos up in Oregon.
