17 of 52: The Event at Rebecca Farm

On Saturday we all enjoyed the day watching the cross-country portion of The Event at Rebecca Farm. Here I am* with the kids in front of the line of flags from all over the world.

This beautiful farm is located on a section of land nestled in the heart of the flathead valley.

Just a few pictures from the day...

Kyla in front of Sarah and Guiness

Watching the show...
Eventing is an equestrian event which comprises dressage, cross-country and show-jumping. This event has its roots as a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding. Cross-country, requires both horse and rider to be in excellent physical shape and to be brave and trusting of each other. This phase consists of approximately 12-40 fences placed on a long outdoor circuit. These fences consist of very solidly built natural objects as well as various obstacles such as ponds and streams, ditches, drops and banks, and combinations including several jumping efforts based on objects that would commonly occur in the countryside. Speed is a factor, with the rider required to cross the finish line within a certain time frame. **

The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire. ~Sharon Ralls Lemon

The hooves of horses!
Oh! witching and sweet
Is the music earth steals from the iron-shod feet;
No whisper of lover, no trilling of bird,
Can stir me as much as hooves of horses
Have stirred.
~Will H. Ogilvie

Get out and enjoy your neighborhood!

Hosted by Forever in Blue Jeans

*52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. We are always the ones behind the camera, this is YOUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. We are glad you are joining this challenge. More importantly your family will really enjoy having you in the picture. Thanks for playing along! Oh, you can just jump in now with 1 of 52, you're not getting off that easy! Now go take a picture!

** this information comes from Wikopedia