#1 is being very nice to me and told me that I was her absolute best boy no matter what. She told me I was good as gold for the two and a half hours we had to stand around waiting our turn (French time-keeping is NOT an exact science...). We then had to wait more than another hour for the recall. We did have visitors duringthat wait time, however!
Yes! Tommy came to give me moral support!
Here are some photos that #1 took when I was being presented:
I don't look too bad, do I? Anyway, tomorrow is another day. The weather has been fabulous and the congress a huge success. #1 is so tired she can barely stand and is running entirely on adrenalin. She promises to have lots more photos soon!
Vidock, I am sorry that your day didn't go as you'd hoped. I think you are absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeletewell you get my vote!
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Don't be discouraged, Vidock, we think you are lovely. Did you meet any nice horse ladies?
ReplyDeleteI think you looked fabulous, Vidock! I am sure you will qualify next year. I'm looking forward to more photos!
ReplyDeleteWell, I think they were just being rude. Who would be finer than you?! And I am certain that next year you will do better.
ReplyDeleteOh Vidock, you sure are the best no matter what others think! You look great in these pictures...I am looking forward to seeing more photos of you!
ReplyDeleteVidock, you know we love you. You look magnificent and any girlie horse would just love to have you as her boyfriend. Us kitties are experts on this...
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy that Tommy was there with you.
Neighmeows,
Cory and family
Oh Vidock, you will always be a winner to us. You looked magnificent, as usual, in the photos.
ReplyDeleteYou look simply spectacular to us, Vidock. The judges don't know what they are missing. Better luck next time, but all in all, it still had to be a good experience.
ReplyDeleteTell #1 to take care of herself but still have some fun.
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Vidock, we think you are very handsome!! You're a winner in our book!!
ReplyDeleteVidock, we think you are absolutely perfect! We are sure you will qualify next year.
ReplyDeleteVidock, we think sometimes judging is so arbitrary. You are tops in our books, no matter what!
ReplyDeleteYou look great, Vidock! We luf those ribbons you're sporting. Better luck next year! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWoo look pawesome!
ReplyDeleteThey don't know handsome!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy! Please woof Vidock all is well!
We do not know what the judges were looking at nor what they were thinking. Vidock, you are simply magnificent! So handsome and lovely.
ReplyDeleteVidock you looked marvellous and behaved impeccably - you're just too advanced for your age. Clever boy!
ReplyDeleteThe judges were probably jealous of your awesomeness Vidock. You'll know what to expect next year though, so it was probably a good learning experience.
ReplyDeleteTommy, way to go supporting your brofur and #1. I'm sure they were both thrilled you were able to be there.
#1, good job! Stay standing just until you get home and can collapse in a giant Chan cuddle!
Nose kisses to everyone!
Bolo
You are a champion in my eyes, Vidock.
ReplyDeleteHi Vidock! We're sorry that you didn't qualify. We think you are the strongest and most handsome neigh-friend we have ever seen! Love Rose, Oliver and Ruby x
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry you didn't qualify Vidock - the judge must have had a headache and not focusing on you.
ReplyDeleteAt least you have sunshine and we bet met a whole lot of new friends.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Vidock, yoo will always be the best to us! xx
ReplyDeleteBe proud for competing Vidock. There are a buncha cheaters if they didn't pick you
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
We know your #1 we think, and you will be her very best boy even if others do not appreciate your assets just yet.
ReplyDeleteSoon you can all collapse together and relax too.
Vidock, you look gorgeous! Like I said before, since you tried your very best, you are a winner!
ReplyDeleteGet out! You are one big stud. Maybe if mares were doing the judging instead of those silly humans then things would have gone differently.
ReplyDeleteSlobbers,
Mango
We are very proud of you anyway Vidock!
ReplyDeleteSorry, Vidock! (And to #1) You look wonderful to your PEI friends, and we know you will qualify next year - but still! I can't imagine how you would not be the equal of any of the fellows who DID qualify? Was there a bit of "le hanqui-panqui" happening in the ancient arena of Haras du Pin? Did some other Valient or Vraiment or Vendome offer a carrot to a judge out behind the stable?? Inquiring friends want to know....
ReplyDeleteOh Vidock, you're #1 (Percheron, not to be confused with THE #1) in our book. The judges should have consulted with us. In any event, don't be sad and don't be discouraged...there will be another day. And we'll make our feelings known!
ReplyDeleteYou're the best!!
Lizzie & 3 kitties