We've been working on circles and corners in preparation for today's show.  And those went much better.  Actually, I felt that my rides were the best they've been.  Unfortunately, this judge was very tough, so my scores were low.  She made some valid comments, but I feel like she really low-balled me.  It's one of the frustrating things about dressage.  Although, she did say Solie and I made a "cute pair", but as this is not a pageant, cuteness doesn't count. 

So, my parents are planning to come to the next show.  I have mixed feelings about that.  Now, not only will I be stressed about showing, but I will be stressed about my dad being here.  To put it mildly, my dad is not the most easy-going person in the world.  I cannot explain to him, like I can to others, that I get nervous before a show, and Nervous Watergirl = Snappish Watergirl (Heather knows, and deals quite admirably.)  Also, my dad is never on time for anything.  We will be waiting for him to show up to his own damn funeral.  The dressage world is the type of world where ride times are given as 10:24, 10:39, etc.  It is not a world that cottons to lateness.  Also, I stress when I am late.  So anyway, September's show should be a disaster of epic proportions.  So looking forward to that.