Speech Topic!

On February 7, 2011, six days after my 16th Birthday (wahoooo!) Brooke and I received our speech topics. "What does it take to produce Chief Joseph Days and what are the economic impacts?" It'll be great to interview the head-honchos and get a better understanding behind the scenes of what makes CJD such a fantastic rodeo. Oh, and speaking of behind the scenes, volunteers are needed this year! Just thought I'd throw that out there... But anyway, we're giving our speeches in about three weeks to the Chamber for critiquing. Yesterday we had a fitting for our Pendleton jacket where we were told to try on a mock-jacket made out of a not-so-attractive bed sheet. I liked the style - a little more tailored than the usual boxy cut. I also have a hunch that one of our colors is purple (which I would love) but I'm not getting my hopes up... Just hunchin'. With regards to riding, Buddy has been checked by the vet, had his teeth worked on, and is getting shoes with snow pads on this weekend. Last weekend I attended a tremendously helpful Reining Clinic put on by a prestigious local reining horseman by the name of Matt McDowell. Oh and new snazzy saddle - hopefully the last one I ever have to buy... Ready to step it up a notch!