Kaitlyn Hamilton's Diary in Germany

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - Moving to The Festhalle, Frankfort

Sorry for not writing sooner. The hotel in Frankfurt had some trouble with their internet, so I am writing after returning home. I haven't written since last Wednesday so I will fill you in on the events.

We packed up everything and Ann Kathrin's "Team Schafhof" moved us (Canada & USA) in their enormous luxury horse vans to the Festhalle which was the sports arena where the competition was being held.

The stabling at the Festhalle wasn't quite as fancy - pretty much a huge parking garage with temporary stalls. But they installed a wash stall with hot water and 2 Solariums for the horses, and we put lots of shavings in Noah's stall to keep him comfy. After everything was unpacked we got ready for the vet inspection. In America everyone braids their horse and dresses up, but here it seemed more casual, and the jog was in the garage. Noah and I looked very snazzy and he passed with flying colors, which is the most important part anyway.