Last January as I pondered the eternal question ….. “What Was I Waiting For?” ,
I started reclaiming my passion for Ranch Sorting with Paint and ultimately my passion for my life.
Last Saturday in Stillwater Oklahoma I won a trophy saddle. I was stunned. I was speechless. I am still speechless.
That was 5 days ago. The saddle is parked in my living room. I wanted to sleep with it but T.H. said no. I thought “Don’t make me choose.”
Seriously now. I’m humble. I’m grateful. I’m thrilled beyond words and quite surprised.
I had been competing in a Spring Saddle Series at the Lazy J Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma since January. I travelled down there once a month to compete on Paint. Then I took Pard down there and left him for 2 months with Joel Lesh (photo above) to train him for the sport. Then I started competing on him and winning more than Paint. Believe me, Paint is grateful for the relief. (He had dropped out of Boot Camp)
The final show was Saturday. I knew I had done OK in the series, winning a little at each show, but never really winning big or winning a buckle. Plus I had missed the April show. I just knew I was out of the running for the saddle. I even bought a new one myself last month. While we were waiting for the awards, I went to the truck and changed into some cooler “non-western” attire.(Flip-flops and tank top) I walked back up while Joel announced the placements in the Rookie Class 5,4,3,2 …. thinking “Oh well, better luck next time. I wonder who’s winning the saddle?”. Then I heard my name.
And then I stood there in stunned silence.
That was 5 days ago. I am still in stunned silence.
Humble, grateful,…… stunned silence.
Love, Cowgirl Red aka Terah
P.S. ……..
Grateful for the gift of this goofy Paint Horse I’ve had for 6 years
Grateful for Pard and Playboy. To Joel Lesh for training Pard and giving him a real purpose in life . To Joel for letting me ride “Playboy” Saturday.( In case you’re looking for him he’s in my barn)
I’m grateful to Cathy Herrman and all my new friends and riding partners for mentoring me and showing me how they do it with class.
See you in Oklahoma City. I’ll get my voice back by then.
So happy for you. Hope you have a great time in OK City!!!!!! Praying its not hot.
Laura
thanks Laura!
Terah…..you make me smile!!! What an amazing life you lead……actually doing things I just have read about in books!!! You are the true American cowgirl!!! And….winning a saddle – what could be better than that!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so proud of you!! I love you! Congratulations!!!!! You GO GIRL!!!!
Thanks Cindi!
So exciting! Awesome!!
Thanks Suzanne!!
OMG!! I’m doing the happy dance up here in Fargo for you!!! whoohoo!!! Congratualtions, Miss Trophy Saddle Winner!! That is just the best news! I wondered what you’d been up to since you hadn’t been posting too often and now we know. Off winning the coveted prizes! *smiling ear to ear* 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thanks Rita! I want a video of the happy dance. We might start a new craze!
I guess it is called the dance of joy–LOL! I always thought of it as the Happy Dance. My memory isn’t what it used to be. 😉 Do you remember the show Perfect Strangers?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfPg5LjGYz8
Terah, I am so happy for you, you are so deserving of that saddle! I have a feeling you better get used to this new validation because its coming your way. Amazing!
Cheri
Thanks Cheri!
Whoooo hooooo!!! I will say it for you…This is GREAT!!!!! Congratulations. You work hard for this. Too bad you already bought a saddle. You will just have a spare now. Or a really nice (firm) pillow. 🙂
Thanks Lisa!!