Something
about the best laid plans…pretty much every show/outing planned for this Fall
was kyboshed by weather or lack of entries…the ladies and I have made the best
of it with some fun jumping lessons, crazy combinations and re-creating XC
jumps in the ring, but man, frustrating.
Waredaca
(the only show we made it to) was a success despite Hurricane Sandy creeping up
the coast. Regal did not make it due to sore muscles not allowing us to stay on
a good prep schedule; good news is found a great equine massage person.
Elizabeth went down and had a great ride for 5th out of 15 ending on
her dressage score. I swear she and Quest grin from ear to ear all the way around the course....
Sandy blew in knocking power at the barn for about 8 days,
at home I was without for about 5 days. Followed by a snow storm a week later,
riding has been limited, though feeling back to normal now, just in time for
holidays to set in!
Change
is in the air, but instead of a nice firm northern wind it is blowing around
like Sandy…frustrating and adrenaline pumping all at the same time.
On a
completely different note, I think I have chosen the stallion I will breed Noor
to in the Spring, but I will leave that for the next entry. Stay warm, dry and
happy Thanksgiving!
