Monday, May 23, 2011

Thankful!

I know it's the wrong time of the year for it, but I just wanted to reflect on how thankful I am for everything horsey and non-horsey in my life, as sometimes I forget how lucky (or fortunate) I am.

*For my wonderful horse, Reily, of course!

*For my wonderful family that has for the most part supported my addiction to horses throughout my life, and paying for lessons before I had a job.

*For the wonderful facility I keep my horse at.

*ALL of my amazing friends! Horsey and non-horsey :)

*My job

*My car!

*EVERYTHING else I haven't mentioned, I am very blessed! :D

And because every post has had a picture- here's a pony and a puppy ^_^

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Updates!

Soo updates since last post, which was the horse expo. There are maaany many things, I'll try to keep it to the basics :]

1-

HORSE SHOW!!!! (which means lots of prep)

First horse show of the year didn't go quite as planned unfortunately. Before any of my shows, I touched a sore spot on Reilys back leg while cleaning his legs (they have to be perfectly white!) and he had a knee-jerk reaction. I ended with a large bump on my head, no recollection of what happened, and wasn't allowed to show the rest of the day. I talked them into letting me go walk-trot, but we were against older horse trainers and didn't place. Some highlights were being able to trailer all the way to the show and back (had never trailered that far before) and getting all fancied up :] I got one "fancy" picture but my head got so big my hat didn't fit on right.

I also got one of Sarah and her horse Lacy! Who both did very well :]

2- I passed my level 3 in 4-H! The hardest part was learning the flying lead change. But we got it! And now that is behind us forever and we feel more accomplished. Annnnd we will be doing trail at state! Yeah!

3- I've been teaching Reily games. Yeah I should focus on more important stuff like districts but it's a good stress reliever for both of us.

I guess that's it.. not too much I guess. Possible show next week :]