Prep for Napa Valley Mexican Rodeo and Tehachapi PRCA Rodeo
Today was a good day out at the ranch. We brought Bresia home with us from Disneyland, and had her work on some tricks today. Bresia is the level 5 state champion for uneven bars in gymnastics, so she has a great wealth of strength and stamina. Bresia is currently working on the backbend, one foot stand and hippodrome stand. Look out for her in Napa Valley!! Spencer did a great job coaching her.
Not only did those two practice, but Aly and Brandi washed the horses and loaded up the trailer with saddles and other equipment. Wardrobe was sorted and everything was put in it's place.
Now the energy is mounting. Like electricity before a storm, charges go through the air. everyone knows what comes next. No strangers to long hauls and late nights, Riata girls pull up their bootstraps and put on the best possible show. And believe me, audience, the next few weeks are going to be grueling. Not the shows, per say, but the hauling and the wear and tear of going from an emotional high in the arena to the long nights of caring for the horses, cleaning up tack, packing up and moving on out to the next show. But for a Riata girl; that's the joy. That's what we work so hard for. We practice and take care so that we can share our passion with every one who comes to the venue, be it the prestigious Reno Rodeo or a local school that needs some girls doing rope tricks to come say hi to an after school group of kids. Impressing on them the pride, dignity and confidence all in yourself that comes from being a Riata girl. Riata doesn't just teach you some tricks; it teaches you to believe in yourself, to become who you want to be. Those are the kind of lessons you will take anywhere with you, any time, and any place.
Everyone is really looking forward to the next couple of weeks. We've got some exciting times ahead. Who knows what will happen?
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