To be that close to the horse thundering past you and jumping those impressive-looking obstacles ... it can be exciting. Dare I say it, even thrilling.
We initially feared we would be seen as a little elitist. But we haven't seen that in the people who come. I continue to be overwhelmed by the number of people who come out who aren't horse people.
We've been recognized as one of the best horse trials in the country.
We try to change it a little bit - add some twists and turns and new challenges. And that's always exciting.
It's time to learn the names of our grandchildren.
