Alex and Pegasus At La Patrona Polo & Equestrian Club

These shots were part of a professional photo offering of the weekend's events a few weeks back at Alex's competition.  So good we had to share.  Enjoy!

In the warm up arena.

In the warm up arena.

In the warm up arena.

Game time.

Enter the competitor.

Alex And Pegasus Mid-flight!

This great shot was taken by la Patrona Polo & Equestrian Club during Alex' jumping competition over the weekend.  The Club, facilities, stables and grounds are just stunning and remind me of skiing at Deer Valley or Snow Basin back in Utah.  Just amazing.

Alex and Pegasus at la Patrona Polo and Equestrian Club.  Photo by La Patrona.

As usual Alex' team, though small and riding on "rescued horses", continued to show that they are a skilled group at all jumping heights in every contest.  I say "rescued" horses because most of the horses Alex' team uses have been "rescued" from neglect, indifferent owners or just plain abandoned. Goes to show that with a skilled trainer, a good coach and dedicated riders many of these horse have been given a new life and the results can be fantastic.

The horse Alex' is most fond of is "Pegasus" and he is a rescue with a less than pleasant personality most of the time.  Alex is the only one who really wants to train and compete with him and they are doing great things together.  Alex placed in 5th place at the 65cm height and competed for her first time at 75cm.

Alex Podiums Twice At Hipico del Mar

Alex continued to collect medals but this time it was off the water at her team's horse jumping competition that was held last weekend.  She competed both Saturday and Sunday at a height of 65cm at Hipico del Mar just across the state line in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.

Alex and her favorite horse, Pegasus, jumped both days penalty free making this the first time Alex brought home not only one but two-third place medals.  She was super happy to place at the weekend's competition and along with Pegasus will be competing again in December most likely a bit higher at a 75cm jump height.  Even better Ashley was here to be able to cheer her on and see her do so well.  Each time we see her she looks more and more comfortable on the back of a horse and she continues to get high praise from her riding coach.  Check out the video too.

Alex and Pegasus