Dawn's Brennainn in jumper arena with Jodi

Here is an email sent in by Jodi who owns Dawn's Brennainn (Kerrymor Madison X Realta [Aladdin X *Gloves Maire]). Jodi is having a great time with Brenn as she advances his training over fences and continues preparing him for an eventing career. Jodi - thanks so much for sending in the story and the great photo of you and Brenn! Keep up the good work and give Brenn a pat for me. Vickie

Vickie - Brenn is really coming into his own. Being my first to raise, I am just amazed at how he is maturing mentally, not just physically.Thanks for being a terrific breeder -Jodi

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Two weekends ago Brenn (Dawn's Brennainn - 2002) and I moved up to Intermediate Jumpers at the Delaware Show. He did great! You know, you reach that point with your horse where he just knows what is going on, he takes you over the fence. He even looks for the fastest, easiest distance.It all clicks. You are riding high - in all senses of the word. Smile on your face. Knowing that dynamo Connemaras are the greatest.

Then, you look for jump #12 and you are lost... I know Connemaras can read. We just haven't gotten past 10 yet... I circle. I'm still lost. Where the heck is jump #12. Am I really at jump 12? Did the jump-off have a 12? The whistle blows. "Thank you number 184". OH dang. It was going so well. No rails down. Good pace. Good track. Best pony.

It sucks nearing 40. I'm telling you, I started taking vitamins the next day. I'm doing the Times Crossword. My trainer, who is always so positive told me."You looked great. You made it look so easy." That's my goal. Make it look easy and GET AROUND THE COURSE. Jeez, I felt like an idiot. But nothing can overpower that partnership that Brenn and I achieved that day.We did get a courtesy 5th place ribbon. But I took home something far more valuable than that - the best dang pony at the show. The one that carries you through it and still has a smile on his face, ready for whatever you ask.

This Saturday we're doing our second event at Redtail Ridge in Alexandria, Ohio. I am highly confident that we will do well. There are only 10 jumps in the Stadium portion. I'll keep you posted on the outcome.Jodi from Granville, Ohio

To see archive photos of Brenn, visit the Dawn of Promise Farm website: www.dawnofpromisefarm.com/brennainn.htm

First published: Sept. 20, 2007

Here's a cute photo of Brenn as a baby . . .