Interclub Info - 2014

So I figured since Interclub is coming up again in about 2 months I would post about it. So Interclub is on June 8th this year. Typically T1, T9, and J1 have to come at 6:30 am to show groom and show bridle. We also ride the horses down to the show arena and tie them in order at the trailers. Then all other riders show up around 8 am. You check in and get your number and what class you are riding in. Classes are organized by age starting with the youngest and ending with the oldest. All the riders who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their class get to stay and ride again in the Championship round at the end of the day. Teams usually have a potluck with food and water because we are there ALL DAY. Junior Grand Entry starts the day off with a short performance and a serpentine line. About halfway through the competition 1st year Red Division riders (Nighthorse Rangers) preform their drill. Very fun to watch. Tenderfeet and Juniors ride together and that is a little unfair. Juniors have spurs which does give us an advantage BUT the overall winner of the entire show last year was a owner Tenderfoot rider from T1. Last year I show groomed Patches and rode Ringo in my class. I was the last class of the day before the championship so it was a lot of waiting. I did not place but it was still tons of fun. If you are one of the teams that grooms in the morning. It is a good idea to wear your practice uniform and different cowboy boots if you have them. That way your show clothes are clean for your class. There will be wranglers there because most Tenderfeet have never show bridled before. I know I hadn't so I had a wrangler help me. It is really easy and don't be afraid to ask for help. You get a extra long time to groom because the horses have to be really clean. Mane and tail brushed... Everything. Overall it is a great opportunity for Tenderfeet to get a chance to preform and get used to being in a show. The Rodeo arena seems HUGE compared to our usual arenas. Spacing is very important and staying in control. Then my team last year (T1) had to stay and unsaddle at the end of the day. I got to the trailers late and they had enough riders to groom the horses so I got to go home. Seriously not kidding on the water! I did not drink enough last year. There will be lectures this month where the Tenderfeet will get more information. Hope this helps! Comment if you have questions! I am more than happy to answer them.