GSWEC Show: the making of a little Champion :)

Ella kicked off the New Year, really-The very first weekend of 2015 with some beautiful performances on Piccolo.

She got her first Champion (first place overall) ribbon by winning first place in all her classes in cross rails. In flat work she didn't do so great as at the time, her and Piccolo were having a bit of a disconnect on when to pick up the canter and not a fast trot, but as only Ella can turn it around, she at least got the purple ribbon( last place),  the royal color! I love her amazing sense of humor and positive attitude!! 

It was so great to have an amazing cheering squad who braved the close to freezing temperatures and spent hours standing and cheering for her. She sure felt so loved and encouraged!!! I love our family!! And of course, the lovely and warm hat from Mamaie and Tataie sure kept her warm!! 

Oh, that huge smile!!! She was so so happy and proud!!! 

 With her pretty awesome teammate who did great in the long stirrup division ridden by Hope Meinen. 

Some shots from her performance with Hope. She came first in two classes and second in the other two. 

 We shared some amazing moments those couple of days.

With the rest of the team and her trainer and barn owner, Marieke Slik. 

The beatitful collection of ribbons:

The very best of luck in your next show, girls!!