It has been a number of years since the last time that I had a chance to go to the Devon Horse Show, and this year was extra special.
This year, I was able to bring my daughter to the spectacle!
Being 6 years old, she is the prime age for seeing a live world class horse show event, and even better, it is right in our back yard! And on a Friday night!
So, we headed off on another one of our famous “Daddy Dates”…
Trying to find Parking was fun, and it seems the local entrepreneurial home owners are no longer doing the “Park on my Lawn” for $5.00 any more.
Finding a good spot is always a good sign the person/car is local…
The walk to the show was hot and humid, and there was much thought that it was going to rain.
Once inside, the show was packed, the 7pm shows were just starting.
We walked around the main ring, moving in and out of the armies of teenagers just “hanging out”, and a glimpse into my daughters future.
We finally found a great spot, and settled in for the “Open Jumper-Gambler’s Choice” event, right next to the “Joker’s jump”.
There were 10 jumpers, and my daughter watched in amazement.
(You can see more images in the “Events” section under the Photography tab, or on Facebook.com and Flick.com)
After the jumpers where finished, we walked around the grounds some more, watched the fancy carriages warm up, and then wondered through the games and onto a pizza dinner with some ice cream for desert.
When we finally got home, I was very surprised that my daughter had not fallen asleep, but once inside, it did not take long.
Another successful “Daddy Date”!
Update
I am happy to announce that this image won first place on Flickr’s “Women At The Reins“!
Thank you to all those who voted!
– Andrew
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