Depression begins here....

Well... havent ridden in two days... its so darn cold out. Researching the cost of adding something to the outdoor arena to keep it thawed. May not be cost effective - therefore I may just succumb to keeping the truck and trailer hooked up to get to the indoor. The question is which one? They all have their quirks... and I am not sure which way to commit. I wish I could just do what was done last year... but as alot of us are starting to realize... "those were the good old days"

I must work them all though. If I just hadnt committed myself to 3 horses to ride! I should just "commit" myself now! With good intensions I march onward. I will make a few calls today and hopefully give myself some direction and goals.

I also think its time for some housework - well painting, rearranging and what not - while the cats away :) - xmas will be up and complete - may even have a tree by the 6th and that will lend some uplifting!
Time to go out and feed lunch...

THE COLD SEASON....

has started. I mean C O L D! not getting above 35 today and it hasnt even snowed yet! Jason leaving for Canada in the a.m. hunting in Manitoba for a week. WHY head to colder weather to kill something when we have all those great amenities right here in our own back yard? Ya I cant figure that one out either for the last 18 years... & all done trying.

It was cold at the indoor yesterday too. That will not be a fun time this winter. Got over 2' jumps in a figure 8 and he is progressing nicely. He may not compete next weekend, but a least we will be there just in case it is one of his good days. Doesnt hurt to get him out there right?

No more riding in the arena due to its now frozen .... which reminds me ... I have to get both extension cords out to the barn to plug in outside heaters in both front and back pastures, as I was breaking 1" thick ice this a.m. with a hammer :(... I still cant believe its here... THE COLD is now staying... so very sad!

On a postive note ... everyone has their own personal waterproof turn out blanket, which keeps the chilling wind sheer at bay... and they needed that today. I stayed in all day working on designs... I would have all 4 of them in my living room or at the very least in my heated day light basement if I was not married! I think we all would secretly do that... but taking a chance in saying it out loud and looking like a wing nut... nah.

Video attached of Angel over jumps. I wish I could get footage of me over jumps without the camera person having parkinsons! (taylor ... haley!) but thank you for trying!

EQUINE AFFAIRE

Trust me ... this post will be well worth the wait!

Sorry I have been gone since WED - very busy at the E.A. - gathering lots of information, taking notes and attending seminars and clinics all day Thurs, Fri & Sat. Exhausting to say the least but well worth it! I was able to spend some time with my mother and also get off the "farm" :) Herbal supplements, aromatherapy for equines, jumping & dressage clinics were just a few areas of interest for me. Enjoying it all with of course a little retail therapy makes for a great 3 days away!

The Pfizer Fantasia. ...was dissappointing in the first 1/2 of the show... after the 20 minute intermission it was a whole lot better. Leading up to the best part of the show was the Lusitano trainer going one on one with her stallion, and the dressage presentation segway into the ride off between dressage and reining .... very funny choreography between them... in the end... a dressage rider CAN NOT do those moves bridless so hats off to reiners! The best part of the show was the 6 Arabians racing about the arena and the dynamics between them and their trainer! I took a 4 min video that I will try and down load but for an appetizer you will have this short piece to hold you over.

Other pics of Hildago, my mom with driftwood horses & mom, jan & Julie Goodnight were nice to get!

Check out the dressage moves! My favorite is the beautiful extension!

So with that.... its now 10:45 and I have to run - I am behind the 8 ball as they say! Hit the bank and drum up some work... then its off to my trainers for 3:30 so... will have more to post in the a.m. See you on the up side!