There were really obviously low numbers this year. I think its just really an expensive show to go to, and 9/10ths of the kids don't even get their name called or make it back in anything so it seems like a waste of time. They are working on ways to make it more beginner-friendly.
If you want to see me looking like a real dork, there is a video on here of me with some of the junior journalist girls. They were interviewing people about how the show is when you're just starting out, and how long it takes to get to where you can do well and stuff.
http://www.aqha.com/youth/activities/yws/e...skaveteran.htmlI didn't make it back, but my sister ended up 8th in the HUS on her horse.