We have our name on the gate

@JudyEv (381858)
Rockingham, Australia
July 25, 2021 9:54pm CST
Many sporting events could not function without sponsors and the endurance riding scene in Western Australia is no different. The sponsors are recognised in various ways at the different events. At the small ride we attended at the weekend, the logos of some of the sponsors were put up in full view of riders coming into the vetting ring. We were pleased to see our logo up there with the rest. As this ride was actually the State Championship (transferred from an event cancelled because of a COVID lockdown, we sponsored a horse-rug but normally we have a voucher for several free photos. While people are pleased to be able to get photos from us, we do earn money from the photos we sell so we’re happy to be sponsors. We also give free photos if the club wants some to use as advertising. In the photo, our logo is on the left. In the background, you can see my chair which is at the side of the vetting ring. If there is a long time between horses trotting out for inspection, I get the chance to sit down for a while.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135619)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Jul 21
That can help business a lot
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul 21
It can - not that we want to get too much busier.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174296)
• United States
26 Jul 21
Very nice. It's also nice you get to sit down if the wait is very long. I'm sure your feet and legs thank you for that.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul 21
We are sometimes there for three hours so it's good to sit down for a while.
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Notlilie
@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 21
Wow, that's awesome! Chair is important. You need to sit down while doing your job sometimes.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jul 21
If you are on your feet for several hours at a time, a chair is a necessity.
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Notlilie
@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 21
@JudyEv when is this event? I heard of new cases in Australia. You're not affected?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jul 21
@prinzcy We have an event next weekend then every fortnight (mostly) until about November. Our state is pretty much free of covid at the moment and we can go wherever we like without masks. But we can't go to another state.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117211)
• El Paso, Texas
26 Jul 21
That's really kool. I'll bet you don't get many chances to sit down.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117211)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Jul 21
You have a very steady hand, anymore I need to prop my arms to get a clear shot.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jul 21
Sometimes I can stay seated and take photos from my chair. But other times I walk up and down the sidelines of the vetting ring.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jul 21
@rebelann I sometimes get a blurred shot but I can also set the speed quite fast.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
26 Jul 21
I am glad you got your name on the gate. Having a chair when we know that the waiting is long is smart.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
26 Jul 21
@JudyEv Having a chair where to sit and a book is the best when you know that you are going to wait for long time.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul 21
@LadyDuck I wouldn't be game to take a book as I would get too involved and perhaps miss a horse. The wait isn't usually more than perhaps 5 minutes or so. Sometimes I take photos from my chair. After all, I'm an old lady!!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul 21
I don't normally think about it but we are actually out there for at least several hours.
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
27 Jul 21
That's great and a good way to have fun at the event and make money
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jul 21
People like to see photos of their horses so it's a win-win.
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
28 Jul 21
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40952)
• Philippines
26 Jul 21
It is nice to see them flashed in any event in your community. At least you are recognized there.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul 21
Yes, it was nice to be recognised. We have a lot of good friends now in the association.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208796)
• United States
27 Jul 21
Nice to have a sign, and a chair..
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208796)
• United States
28 Jul 21
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jul 21
True. Probably the chair takes priority!! Nice to have a chair - oh, and a sign!
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14788)
• Ireland
26 Jul 21
@judyev And here was me looking at the EVANS logo on the right!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul 21
Oh yes, I forgot about them. Common, aren't we?
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
26 Jul 21
Congrats. That's exciting.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul 21
It was a bit of a buzz to see our name up there with the other sponsors.
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Diana B.
@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
26 Jul 21
That's a great looking logo and your business seem very fulfilling for you and your husband,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul 21
We do enjoy what we do. It's still a hobby but as you say it's fulfilling and we more than cover costs so it's all good. The people love having photos of themselves and their horses.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
26 Jul 21
y'all are combodies! that is so cool congrats!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381858)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul 21
Thanks. It was nice to see our logo up there with the rest.