The kids followed Jacob. They found seats and looked at the arena. The announcer called. "Welcome to the Vegas Olympics! First up for showjumping is Russia! Next will be America, China, Japan, then France!" Russia went on and finished at 65.08 with 1 penalty. Dakota and Athena were next. There were 11 jumps in all and 3 doule oxers. The last jump was a double oxer water jump. Dakota smiled and trotted out to the starting line. The timer started. Dakota led Athena to a flat out canter, and cleared the first 8 jumps easily. The double oxers were next. 3'9 jump was pretty easy for Athena. She went over the first 2 oxers and came to the last water jump. She was scared, but wanted to win. "You got this girl." Dakota whispered to Athena. Athena pricked her ears forwards and cantered to the last jump. Dakota leaned forward, and Athena soared over the jump. "Yes!" Dakota said on the landing. "Dakota Williams, 61.33 with 0 penalties! That puts her in first place! Man, do we have some tough competition between America 61.33 and France 61.38." The announcer called. Dakota walked Athena to the fence and smiled.

Jacob clip and said "good job Athena and Dakota " Jacob smiles and looks around he remembers this place and brought but sad memories of his mother

Dakota congratulated the other riders and waited for the winners to be announced. "Third place, .... Second place, .... First place.... Dakota Williams! Congratulations!" Dakota beamed as she got her blue ribbon, medal, and trophy.

Jacob said " wahoo good job" Jacob when to Dakota and said "you did amazing "

Dakota jumped down from Athena and hugged Jacob. "Thank you! My first Olympics is a first place!!" Dakota smiled and patted Athena. "It was all Athena. She did great!" Dakota hugged Athena and kissed her soft nose.

Jaco hugs her back and said "yeah she did good job Athena " pats her neck

Dakota laid her head on his shoulder. "Guess what? The prize money was 50 million dollars. Can you belive it!?" Dakota asked. "I also got an offer for a normally 1 million dollar showjumping champion horse, for free! I had to say yes! His name is Arion, show name Thick as Steel."

Jacob said "wow that's a good surprise " Jacob then said " you deserve it "

"No. We deserve it." Dakota said. She smiled and kissed Jacob. Zion and Arden said good job to Dakota and hugged her.

Jacob smiles and kisses her back then watches the kids then said "this place surely didn't change at all"