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(Another) 5 Things I Learned This Weekend

Either this has been a month of extreme stupidity or I'm not as educated in the ways of the world as I thought I was. So, in a reoccurring theme, here are another 5 things that I learned this weekend during a pony club rating.

5. Location, Location, Location. It's important that you're in the place you need to be...and that the examiners are as well. Many times through out the weekend I was told that I was "borderline" or that they "weren't sure if I was quite ready for my A." I was fine with all these comments because I wasn't taking my A, I was at my B rating.

4. Make a good first impression. Locking your keys in your truck after pulling in the way of EVERYONE to unload is not a great idea. It also doesn't earn you many friends. Fortunately AAA was helpful THIS time.

3. HYDRATE!!!! I thought I knew this one, but apparently it takes blacking out to really get the point across. Needless to say I learned the lesson this time.

2. I have a NASCAR addiction. I was hoping to keep this one a secret from my family, but drafting off of semi-trucks must have given my away.

1. The Pony Club Standards must have gone down hill....since they actually passed me :)

In all seriousness I would like to say thank you one more time to the organizer, examiners, and our wonderful hosts!

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Funny post! And congrats on your B!

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Congratulations! Now you can start studying for your HA....

Nothing more stressful than a national rating. Congrats for getting through it. And yes, now for your HA!

Congratulations on getting your B! That is a big accomplishment, and I'm sure you feel very relieved!

BIG Congrats on your B.
You should be very proud of all your hard work and determination. I hope you will try for your HA and A.

Sharon ...Graduate A from the dark ages in Penobscot Pony Club
p.s. I went to Law School so that I could have a horse. My first job came as the result of a recommendation from the parent of a kid I was teaching in pony club.

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