The ribbons began to be awarded; Strongest Team (two ponyboys won that one), Fastest at Single Pony Race (Larry McCoy), Best Decorated (a blonde ponygirl from San Francisco) and others. Really no surprises until they got to the categories in which Petra and Scarlet reigned supreme.
A ponygirl from Las Vegas took third place in Best High-Step. As her owner accepted the white ribbon Abigail appeared crestfallen. To Charles it was obvious she thought she’d get something in this category. Abigail didn’t cry though; instead she forced her head to stay up, proud and confident. Meanwhile Scarlet and Petra smiled behind their bits, ready to get their own ribbons. No one was more surprised than them when their names weren’t called. Second place went to the blonde from San Francisco. But the surpri
