On Junior Invitational I 's final day, riders had a chance to show off the skills they polished during the week; they also showed their instructors that they could take the heat, both competition-wise and weather-wise.

Thom was impressed with everyone's position on the flat and over fences, both while coaching/judging riders, and also when looking at photos later. He wants to encourage everyone to look at the photos of themselves (particularly to note ankle, knee, hip and elbow angles) and do a self-critique. Think of it as the George Morris clinic in Practical Horseman.

Overall, the coaches were very pleased with the level of riding displayed, and the enthusiasm and work ethic that these young riders maintained. Oh, and coaches and riders all had fun, too.

Junior Invitational photos