PCHA J/L Baker Finals Results

Well, I pretty much bombed out on the 1st go-round Friday night. I rode passively and Breezy didn't help pick up any slack for us. We swapped out in the right circles and then got a break of gate penalty on the left circles. One judge scored us 66 and the other 64 (yes, the judging was a bit inconsistent). I was disappointed, but felt like a learned something that I would only be able to learn in the show pen. Bummer it had to happen in the finals, but it's really only my first season back. What did I expect?!?!?

Then in the 2nd go-round I felt some pressure since I desperately didn't want to be called out in last place (which is where I figured I was at going into that night) and a bunch of people had driven out to cheer me on (which by the way, was absolutly amazing to hear all the cherring while I was showing!!!). I couldn't let them down. I ended up riding really hard and Breezy was very good. Rick said he thought it was the best I had ever ridden him. I felt really good...out of breath, but REALLY good! And to top it off, I didn't end up in last place (16th place, actually).

So I didn't make top 10 as I had hoped, but I had fun, looked good (of course), and learned a lot.

Pics from the DVD of Saturday night's ride:






catching out breath after we got out of the show pen

The entire class lined up for the awards ceremony


Now I'm psyched and ready for the California Challenge October 27, 28, & 29 (the last show of the season).