So, today, the most romantic day of the year, my fiance and my best friends' husband are snowmobiling together. Lisa and I spent the day with a bunch of women! (and a gelding!)... we got together with the ladies from the barn and hoofed it down the road... seven of us total!
It was an interesting ride.. Sky was happy to be chosen to come out of the field and although she seemed a bit uncertain of her saddle going on after a whole two months off, she was proud to lead the group out the driveway.
Oh, my Sky...she wanted to be in front...power walk the whole way so that we might get home as soon as possible! ha ha ha ha... oh Sky - your momma hasn't gotten soft over the winter! I made her go in the back and slow her walk and stay with those in the rear.... she threw a little tantrum at first...ears pinned, foot stomping...too much energy! But she settled down after a while and overall was a good listener.
We went down the road and around again...just a short loop to get the kinks out... too cold for much else but it was nice just the same...it was so wonderful to sit astride my beautiful horse! I love her so...missed her lately. We have big plans for this summer and it looks like with this group, they will be achieved.
Anyway, sorry, not up much for writing but I wanted to say hello and happy Valentine's to all of those who have four-legged, long-nosed, fuzzy loves out there.
C
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Winter Goes On...
Hello again people...
I watched Julie and Julia this weekend and I think that any serious blogger would ban me from the world of blogging for writing as little as I do...what can I say, I have a life!
It has been both a comfort and a burdon this winter... I am living in Goffstown and although I enjoy greatly getting home and preparing and eating meals with not only my fiance but my soon to be new brother and sister in law, it does kill the majority of my night. I have a 45 minute drive to and from work and it's a killer most days to drive past good 'ol exit 17, where my horse and my best friend reside. But it's cold and it's dark and the comforts of home are calling me.
Those of you who know me know I am NOT a winter rider. I prefer much to wait until the spring when I do not have to fear losing my toes to the bitter cold. This winter I am leaving Sky alone much more than I ever have and I am trying not to let my anxiety that she will turn into a bucking bronco over the winter get the better of me. Last winter I insisted on getting on her at least once a month, and despite my silliness, she was more mature and grown up in the spring for having been left alone.
So this winter I am concentrating on losing some of my extra weight (down 13.1 pounds since November!) and getting my affairs in order so that when Spring hits, I can tackle all my lofty horse ambitions! Hopefully I will have a 'real' job by then with the real pay to go with it so I can afford all those dreams!
Anyway, it was a sad day this weekend at the barn when Lisa found the new black pony, Maddie, had colicked overnight beyond help and had to be put down. The vet told her that Maddie was about 25, and at the end of a long life. I can only be grateful that Lisa saved that horse from an end unworthy of the service I am sure she gave to some lucky children. I know that Lisa did her best to make her comfortable and honor her last day.
On a brighter note, we are getting ready to have our first barn pot luck as there are SO many of us boarders at "my farm" now. I cannot even keep them straight in my mind and can't wait to get to know them all better - and better yet, plan rides and camping trips and showing excursions and parades (just kidding about the last one!).... but seriously, maybe I can drag my dear Lisa to camp with the horses one time!
Ok. I am off to bed... another long winter night with only dreams of my horse.... But I have no complaints, people... I am a lucky girl. I have love and I have a job to go to tomorrow and I have an ice cream bar to look forward to (hey, I'm dieting, cut me some slack!)... Seriously, I have so much to be thankful for and I am grateful for each breath I take...
Good night.. sweet dreams... tomorrow be grateful for your horse. Stick your nose into his or her fuzzy neck and honor the service they give you!
Love you all - so very much.
C
I watched Julie and Julia this weekend and I think that any serious blogger would ban me from the world of blogging for writing as little as I do...what can I say, I have a life!
It has been both a comfort and a burdon this winter... I am living in Goffstown and although I enjoy greatly getting home and preparing and eating meals with not only my fiance but my soon to be new brother and sister in law, it does kill the majority of my night. I have a 45 minute drive to and from work and it's a killer most days to drive past good 'ol exit 17, where my horse and my best friend reside. But it's cold and it's dark and the comforts of home are calling me.
Those of you who know me know I am NOT a winter rider. I prefer much to wait until the spring when I do not have to fear losing my toes to the bitter cold. This winter I am leaving Sky alone much more than I ever have and I am trying not to let my anxiety that she will turn into a bucking bronco over the winter get the better of me. Last winter I insisted on getting on her at least once a month, and despite my silliness, she was more mature and grown up in the spring for having been left alone.
So this winter I am concentrating on losing some of my extra weight (down 13.1 pounds since November!) and getting my affairs in order so that when Spring hits, I can tackle all my lofty horse ambitions! Hopefully I will have a 'real' job by then with the real pay to go with it so I can afford all those dreams!
Anyway, it was a sad day this weekend at the barn when Lisa found the new black pony, Maddie, had colicked overnight beyond help and had to be put down. The vet told her that Maddie was about 25, and at the end of a long life. I can only be grateful that Lisa saved that horse from an end unworthy of the service I am sure she gave to some lucky children. I know that Lisa did her best to make her comfortable and honor her last day.
On a brighter note, we are getting ready to have our first barn pot luck as there are SO many of us boarders at "my farm" now. I cannot even keep them straight in my mind and can't wait to get to know them all better - and better yet, plan rides and camping trips and showing excursions and parades (just kidding about the last one!).... but seriously, maybe I can drag my dear Lisa to camp with the horses one time!
Ok. I am off to bed... another long winter night with only dreams of my horse.... But I have no complaints, people... I am a lucky girl. I have love and I have a job to go to tomorrow and I have an ice cream bar to look forward to (hey, I'm dieting, cut me some slack!)... Seriously, I have so much to be thankful for and I am grateful for each breath I take...
Good night.. sweet dreams... tomorrow be grateful for your horse. Stick your nose into his or her fuzzy neck and honor the service they give you!
Love you all - so very much.
C
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