I was reading a COTH article today on her love of flat saddles that listed her as 19. Is she really that old? That makes me feel ancient.
Yeah, I remember her showing ponies, seemed like just yesterday, we are old! And did you notice her perfect eq in that photo? Even at only 19 she has the mark of a great rider, I just love to watch her.
No, she just turned 18. If she were 19, she’d no longer be a junior.
I love that she’s riding in a pancake saddle… I will say, though, that even for us mere mortals of riders, Hermes saddles are incredibly well balanced.
Can’t lie - I’m a little bit jealous that she’s that good and only 18. I remember the Dover cover from years back like it was yesterday!
I’m jealous of her lovely long slim legs :lol:
Her eq is just gorgeous, isn’t it? and I second the fact she is 18. This is her last jr. year.
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No, she just turned 18. If she were 19, she’d no longer be a junior.[/QUOTE]
Not in the eyes if USEF though. Right? Because she was 18 when the show year started.
Right?? Or am I making this up?
Eta: nm! I can’t logic today. That would be if she was 17, turning 18 during the show year durrrrrr.
As long as you are not 18 on Dec. 1st, you are a junior for an entire year threreafter in USEF’s eyes.
COTH has corrected her age to 18 in their article.
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I love that she’s riding in a pancake saddle… I will say, though, that even for us mere mortals of riders, Hermes saddles are incredibly well balanced.
Can’t lie - I’m a little bit jealous that she’s that good and only 18. I remember the Dover cover from years back like it was yesterday![/QUOTE]
And I recall the total train wreck that cover photo created on here…
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And I recall the total train wreck that cover photo created on here…[/QUOTE]
Even funnier in hindsight! It turned out she could ride a little bit after all. :lol:
What a very nice young lady!
I was stalled next to her at Prince George for Washington this year and I asked about her saddle . She was so polite and showed me her Hermes and then talked what made her switch. I was impressed with her manners cause I am sure she was busy. And they did announce her as 18 in one of the classes.
I think her showing age is 18 and her age in Muggle years is 19?
And now I’m seriously lusting after a pancake Hermes. Can someone find me one in a 17.5 seat forward flap?
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I think her showing age is 18 and her age in Muggle years is 19?
And now I’m seriously lusting after a pancake Hermes. Can someone find me one in a 17.5 seat forward flap?[/QUOTE]
Her show age must be 17 if she’s still a junior.
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And I recall the total train wreck that cover photo created on here…[/QUOTE]
please please someone go find it.
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Her show age must be 17 if she’s still a junior.[/QUOTE]
Duh. I didn’t have enough coffee today. Ignore me!
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please please someone go find it.[/QUOTE]
Check your PMs. 
Here’s the infamous thread: http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/showthread.php?27827-New-Dover-Catalog-Cover-Photo
Lots of laughs!
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Check your PMs. :)[/QUOTE]
Send it to me too, please!! I need things to read.
Although my PM box may be full, so maybe via Facebook?
Edit: Never mind, Tha Ridge posted it right before I posted this ^.
And, because I’m procrastinating, the photo in question: http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/photography/thumbs/000546.jpg
Thank God 8-year-old Lillie didn’t find that thread and decide to quit riding altogether!
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Her show age must be 17 if she’s still a junior.[/QUOTE]
Yes. Although she turned 18 in October so as of December 1 will no longer be a jr.
MHM the thread being referenced, is that the one about the Dover catalogue cover picture and the hoopla about the littler girl (Lillie) wearing spurs turned in on her pony? I remember that going down. Makes me feel old that that little girl is now wearing a red jacket!! :eek:
