Megan's+Snapshot+Memory

Snapshot Memory I was clenching my reins, as tight as I could, nervously, trying to stay calm, and plan my next ride. Velvet had already won a first, a second, and two third places. I felt confident about my past ride. I happened to be competing against a very large class, in which some were adults. We were jumping 2 6". Before I knew it, I was at the entry gate, I went in and picked up my correct canter lead. I didn't chip, or take the first jump long, it was great, almost perfect.The second jump was on a diagonal, I counted 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3.... I landed and forces my weight, to the opposite side, so Velvet would switch his canter lead. Now on to, the third and fourth jumps, a line. I took the the third jump long, and then redeemed myself, before heading to the fourth jump. I counted, and got 8 strides in between the third, and fourth jump. I counted strides, and got straight up to the base of jump number 5, I landed and counted 7 strides, I was supposed to get 8 strides, therefore, Velvet took it long. Now on to jump numbers 7 and 8. I tryed to keep Velvet straight until we got straight up to the base, and then we took off and landed. Getting organized for the 8th jump. I jumped it, and then cantered on to the courtesy circle, and went down to the trot.Then down to the walk. I headed out to the gate, and waited for the results. Finally. "1st place and congratulations, to rider number 206, and that's Megan Engel, riding, The Velveteen Rabbit. I was thrilled to get a 1st place ribbon to add to my collection.