Thanks for the replies, guys!

I really did learn something from showing (if only it was that I don't want to show for a living lol).

I put so much time and effort into Candy. She was only halterbroke when I received her to work with. She had never even had her hooves trimmed.

Now she is a spirited little riding horse that has a good mind and body. She is one of the few horses in my class (about 30 horses) that has stayed completely sound throughout the year.

That's partially because she is built solidly and also because I know when she needs a day off.

I will be so happy when she is sold and hope she goes to a great home!