Last Horse Show of the Season

   Last weekend I went to Winfield, West Virginia to work the last horse show of the 2022 season. I have been working horse shows with my dad since I was 14 years old. We are ring stewards which means we scribe for the judges, set up patterns, tell placing to the announcer, and answer questions that the contestants have. Scribing is just taking scores and keeping track of placing so that judges can keep their attention on the horse and the exhibitor. This weekend's horse show was 2 days long but they can be as long as for days. I get paid $175 a day plus mileage. they also pay for our meals and hotel. Winfield is about two hours from my house and 3 1/2 from ONU. 

    I enjoy working at horse shows because it lets me spend time with my dad, my family and I have always

loved showing horses, and the money is really easy. It's also kind of sentimental for me because everyone

at Winfield knew my mom and they all call me "AJ" which is short for "Amy Junior". My mom was really

good at showing horses, one year she placed in the top 5 at the Amutuer worlds show. Being at the shows

makes me feel closer to her in a way. But with getting older and being at college and having summer classes

and a summer job at home it's getting harder ad harder to make time to go to these shows and work.

It is hard to let go of because of the connection I have with them and because the pay is so good. Sadly I

don't have any pictures for you guys this week but I will be back next week.

Until Next Time My Dudes,

Em