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My daughter started competing in shows on her pony when she was six years old. Over the years she won some blue ribbons, had her heart broken temporarily when they didn’t do well, and learned how to pick herself up (literally!) and keep trying no matter what. Even after a long hot day of competition, her first thoughts were of her partner, her horse. No better training for life than this for young girls…supporting each other, caring for their equine partner first before they even get a drink of water on a hot day…winning, losing, falling, getting back up no matter what.

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It really makes for tough, dedicated athletes. People have this notion of effete girls in crisp white breeches, and they do exist, but the majority of horse girls, will get up early, tend to their horse, compete, then spend hours after tending the horse, cleaning its stall, grooming it, etc. And then do all their schoolwork.

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The flowers are gorgeous, the scones will be made here (love those lemon drizzles!) and congratulations to your daughter for all of her hard work and success with those lovely creatures!

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Make sure you have some nice flowers this weekend!

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Thanks! Just picked up Stargazer Lily’s at Trader Joe’s. They’re beautiful!

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Scones make me happy. Sometimes they even make me sappy (admittedly, not difficult to do so). I look forward to making these!

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me too. even vaguely dense and dry ones please me.

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My daughter rode in those collegiate competitions as well - what a great opportunity!

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Who did she ride for?

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SUNY Buffalo

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I resolve to make two batches, one per the recipe and one as piped cookies. Maybe dropped, but round just appeals to me.

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did you do it? tell me how it turned out, please!

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Not yet, I’m a bit overstocked with cookies just now.

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I may have already replied but I can’t remember how. Anyway, that dough clearly would not pipe so I used a 2-oz portioner like an ice cream scoop to place spherical balls on the baking sheet. Worked fine and they all tasted great!

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I lived in CT for more than 25 years and had many friends and acquaintances who owned horses. Most of them weren't posh and their daughters worked very hard in the stables and when participating in horse shows. I'd never been around horses before and I learned a lot about what goes on. I love the idea of being able to ride without owning a horse and I hope your daughter, and you, had a great time at her show. And, once again I've downloaded your recipe. I have some frozen wild blueberries and have to get a lemon when I do grocery shopping tomorrow. I absolutely love scones with my tea.

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What a wonderful event to witness. It must have been full of proud moments for you. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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Those scones look yummy! I've never made scones before, but this looks like a good excuse to try. Two weeks ago I made Refrigerator Rolls and took them on a camping trip in our RV. They raised in the fridge like never before (go figure) and they were a hit at the campout. RV ovens are torture, though. Good thing we had brought along a toaster oven, which was very much more efficient. That horse event sounds like fun. Glad your daughter is in this wonderful endeavor.

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Okay, I made my round ones. Used an 80mm cutter for seven and one 70mm for the last gathered-together one. No way to pipe that dough but easily cut. Love the taste and texture even though I over-mixed the dough a bit. We ate two snd am freezing the rest. Too good to waste or share.

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These look delicious. Your trip sounds amazing!

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