It was actually a beautiful day, not too cold, only about 26 and bright and sunny so my roomie and I went to the barn and took the dogs along. I've been missing Possum and feeling like I've been a bad horse mom. I let him out loose to roam and eat scraps while I ate my breakfast and then tacked him up and brought him down to the indoor. He was really good. He recently got his teeth floated a couple weeks ago and was feeling really soft. We went through our walk trot and canter warm-ups and he was really good. He asn't too hyper so it was nice to work on some softening and collection. The ring was a little busy because of all of the lessons so my roomie and I decided to take the horses down the dirt road to cool out and get out of the ring.
It was so beautiful and the snow was sparkling in the sun. We decided to venture off the road and onto a snowmobile trail. We did some trotting and it was so nice and the horses had an extra spring in their step. The horses also got a good work out going through the snow. After we got back to the barn we were greeted by the pack of dogs all welcoming us back to the barn. I untacked Possum and gave him a good grooming and then mixed up his treat of bran, oats and dried apples inhot water. He gobbled it up and then I let him loose again to munch on hay while I watched a lesson finishing up. It was good to see my guy again and he looked good. I think he's enjoying having most of the winter off. Tomorrow I'm gonna ride again because the weather is so nice during the day. Only 48 more days till spring!!! or mud season as we Mainers call it.
Greg has been busy helping and visiting his family today. He has a dinner tonight for local business owners and we might get together later tonight to watch movies or something. He did say to my on the phone today that he missed me which felt nice. So the dogs and I are relaxing now. I'm watching a horse TV show and their all snoozing. Hopefully check back in tomorrow after riding.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Sorry Everybody....just a small hiatus
Don't worry everyone, I have just been taking a little break from the blog for a while. It's just been so damn cold with minimal riding and lots of working and just chilling here at home. To give you all some updates. Possum is doing great and I have hardly been working him, maybe only once a week. Yesterday actually had a lot of fun. I warmed him up in the arena yesterday and then with a couple friends from the barn we went galloping out inthe fields through the snow. We laughed and Possum kicked everyone's butts!! It was good to ride my boy and spend some time with him.
The past weekend my roomie and I went to a horse trade show and got to look around and do some shopping. I drooled over horse trailers, browsed tack and supply displays and even bought some bran mash treats for Possum. I saw a few people that I knew and it was good to get out and hang with other horse people.
The dogs are doing great as well. We've been spending lots of time together and they are just the best thing for me. As I write this now Abby is sitting on the couch with me and my cat Shadow is above my head.
In terms of my love life, things are progressing. I am totally smitten with Greg and we have been spending lots of time together. I actually just came back from being at the arcade with him and his son and his sister and her two boys. Our friendship is as strong as ever and we just have a blast with one another. He even said to me tonight that he likes the real Molly. To explain, we joke with one another a lot and trade insults and I made a pact today to him that i would only be nice to him. he said that he likes the sassy aditude mixed with my niceness. What a guy huh?
To check in with myself, things are just OK. I find myself being a little deperssed, maybe because of the weather or not riding as much or just the day to day work, but I have a hard time getting my ass out of bed and getting motivated. Maybe that's why I just havn't been motivated to blog lately. I need to pull myself up by my boot straps and guve myself a kick in the pants. I still love my job and really have no excuse to be feeling down. Going to talk to my doctor at my next appt about my meds and how I'm feeling.
Other than that things are pretty much the same. "G" is doing his own thing. I can't remember if I blogged about this but a month ago he got an OUI. He's going to counseling and seeing a drug counselor. We have very little contact with one another, and when we do it's only by phone. I'm just glad to have Greg as a great friend and supporter and I need to not be in such a rush to jump into anything like a relationship!!!
Well that's about it for now. Leave a comment about some blog ideas and to checkl in with what everyone has been doing.
The past weekend my roomie and I went to a horse trade show and got to look around and do some shopping. I drooled over horse trailers, browsed tack and supply displays and even bought some bran mash treats for Possum. I saw a few people that I knew and it was good to get out and hang with other horse people.
The dogs are doing great as well. We've been spending lots of time together and they are just the best thing for me. As I write this now Abby is sitting on the couch with me and my cat Shadow is above my head.
In terms of my love life, things are progressing. I am totally smitten with Greg and we have been spending lots of time together. I actually just came back from being at the arcade with him and his son and his sister and her two boys. Our friendship is as strong as ever and we just have a blast with one another. He even said to me tonight that he likes the real Molly. To explain, we joke with one another a lot and trade insults and I made a pact today to him that i would only be nice to him. he said that he likes the sassy aditude mixed with my niceness. What a guy huh?
To check in with myself, things are just OK. I find myself being a little deperssed, maybe because of the weather or not riding as much or just the day to day work, but I have a hard time getting my ass out of bed and getting motivated. Maybe that's why I just havn't been motivated to blog lately. I need to pull myself up by my boot straps and guve myself a kick in the pants. I still love my job and really have no excuse to be feeling down. Going to talk to my doctor at my next appt about my meds and how I'm feeling.
Other than that things are pretty much the same. "G" is doing his own thing. I can't remember if I blogged about this but a month ago he got an OUI. He's going to counseling and seeing a drug counselor. We have very little contact with one another, and when we do it's only by phone. I'm just glad to have Greg as a great friend and supporter and I need to not be in such a rush to jump into anything like a relationship!!!
Well that's about it for now. Leave a comment about some blog ideas and to checkl in with what everyone has been doing.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Well it's a New Year
Happy New Year everyone. I did not stay up ti see it come in, but when I dragged my butt out of bed it was already here and waiting for me. 2009 is going to be a year that I can't even guess on. I would like to show this year but money as always is an issue. The guy situation is obviously up in the air as well. I've just been feeling really lonely lately Not really sure why, but just miss having someone I guess.
Last night my roomie and I made a big dinner with all the fixins and I even had a couple glasses of wine. We hung out and watched TV. She went to bed early and I just sat on the couch staring at the TV. Some things that I am thanlful for this past year are my animals. My dogs are the loves of my life. My horse is the breath that keeps me going, and my cat is always there to cuddle up with. I never have to sleep alone thanks to them, and I'm sure Possum would also participate if I let him hahaha. I did get to the barn yesterday to put another blanket on him It had turned really cold again and I heard that with the wind chill last night it would feel like 30 below, so I wanted to button him all up. After I stripped off all his blankets I stood back and took a good look at him. He's a little pudgy if I do say so myself. I promised him that I would ride him more and also get myself in better shape. He just kinda gave me his sideways look, like "Ma, quit messing around and turn me back out" My horse always makes me laugh. I buried my head and hands in his long coat and just hugged him.
So today my roomie is working and I'm just sitting on the couch sitting in my PJ's and making fun of horse shows on RFD-TV. Some of them are just inasane. Greg is at a family party this afternoon with his son and I'm trying really hard not to stare at my phone waiting for him to call. Havn't figured out what I'm doing yet today. It's absolutely freezing outside and windy as hell so riding is out of the question. I already cleaned up the apartment yesterday. I don't have any money to shop and I slept over 10 hrs last night. Anyways, hope everyone had a good new year and spends some quality time with their horsies. Think I'm gonna criusse the blogs and see what everyone else is up to.
Last night my roomie and I made a big dinner with all the fixins and I even had a couple glasses of wine. We hung out and watched TV. She went to bed early and I just sat on the couch staring at the TV. Some things that I am thanlful for this past year are my animals. My dogs are the loves of my life. My horse is the breath that keeps me going, and my cat is always there to cuddle up with. I never have to sleep alone thanks to them, and I'm sure Possum would also participate if I let him hahaha. I did get to the barn yesterday to put another blanket on him It had turned really cold again and I heard that with the wind chill last night it would feel like 30 below, so I wanted to button him all up. After I stripped off all his blankets I stood back and took a good look at him. He's a little pudgy if I do say so myself. I promised him that I would ride him more and also get myself in better shape. He just kinda gave me his sideways look, like "Ma, quit messing around and turn me back out" My horse always makes me laugh. I buried my head and hands in his long coat and just hugged him.
So today my roomie is working and I'm just sitting on the couch sitting in my PJ's and making fun of horse shows on RFD-TV. Some of them are just inasane. Greg is at a family party this afternoon with his son and I'm trying really hard not to stare at my phone waiting for him to call. Havn't figured out what I'm doing yet today. It's absolutely freezing outside and windy as hell so riding is out of the question. I already cleaned up the apartment yesterday. I don't have any money to shop and I slept over 10 hrs last night. Anyways, hope everyone had a good new year and spends some quality time with their horsies. Think I'm gonna criusse the blogs and see what everyone else is up to.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Post Party Update
Well the party was a big success. There were tons of horses, people and food. The temp was a rare 50 degrees which was the best thing of all. At one point we had 16 horses and riders in the ring. When I went to go get Possum from the paddock he was a little stocked up behind. I gave him a good grooming and checked him all over and couldn't find any obvious signs for him stocking up. I took him to the indoor and rode him around at a walk to get the blood flowing. I then put him in the barn and ate some food and watched a couple of games. Before the high jump we participated in pole bending. This is not one of his good events. We did make it though, but it wasn't pretty and nor was it the best time.
When the jumping started I could tell right away that he was full of himself, which is suually a good sign but he was being sloppy. I don't know if it was because he aw maybe a little stiff behind from being stocked up or just too hyper, but he was racing towards the jumps. He would throw his head up in the air to avoid the bit and charge to the jump and literally throw himself over it. Jumping flat and on the forehand instead of sitting back and rocking on his haunches for a good take off. I have to admit that I was a little pissed, but you have to just chalk it up to a bad day. We were eliminated at 4'1". No one was able to break the past years record of 4'6". Afterwards I put the jump to 5ft just for shits and giggles and tried to jump it. The first two times he stopped abrubtly, and once I almost came off as he slid to a stop and then ducked to the side. Luckily I still have a few instincts left and was able to control myself from tumbling off. The last time I brought him to the jump I made the mistake of thinking that he might stop and was nt ready when he heisitated and then started to launcy over it. I got caught behind and definately sat back on his back as I threw my arms forward in hopes of not catching him in the mouth. It was not pretty by far and I let him stop there ona valiant effort. I gave him lots of pats and a good rub down and promised that I would ride him more so we were both in better shape. Everyone had a great time and it was all smiles.
As for the guy situation. "G" has decided that he is going to be mad at me this time and it not really speaking, which is fine with me. We both have to get over this in our own way and maybe this is the best thing for him. As for Greg, I just can't find anything bad about this guy. I am still trying very hard to keep my feelings to myself and keep it on a friend level with no strings, but man I really like him!! My roomie and I are cooking a big dinner to have tomorrow night and Greg and his son might come over to eat with us which will be nice.
I'm battling a wicked cold right now and am just so tired all the time. I'm having a hard time getting up in the morning. Luckily tomorrow is the last day of work this week due to the new year holiday. It'll be nice to relax and chill because this upcoming month is going to be crazy busy with school educations and drop in hrs.
As for the saving money for the ranch trip, it's slow going because I'm still paying off all my bills. But I hope to really stick to it. My roomate might go as well and I think it could just be an awesome time. Well have a good rest of the week and a happy new year if I don't write till then.
When the jumping started I could tell right away that he was full of himself, which is suually a good sign but he was being sloppy. I don't know if it was because he aw maybe a little stiff behind from being stocked up or just too hyper, but he was racing towards the jumps. He would throw his head up in the air to avoid the bit and charge to the jump and literally throw himself over it. Jumping flat and on the forehand instead of sitting back and rocking on his haunches for a good take off. I have to admit that I was a little pissed, but you have to just chalk it up to a bad day. We were eliminated at 4'1". No one was able to break the past years record of 4'6". Afterwards I put the jump to 5ft just for shits and giggles and tried to jump it. The first two times he stopped abrubtly, and once I almost came off as he slid to a stop and then ducked to the side. Luckily I still have a few instincts left and was able to control myself from tumbling off. The last time I brought him to the jump I made the mistake of thinking that he might stop and was nt ready when he heisitated and then started to launcy over it. I got caught behind and definately sat back on his back as I threw my arms forward in hopes of not catching him in the mouth. It was not pretty by far and I let him stop there ona valiant effort. I gave him lots of pats and a good rub down and promised that I would ride him more so we were both in better shape. Everyone had a great time and it was all smiles.
As for the guy situation. "G" has decided that he is going to be mad at me this time and it not really speaking, which is fine with me. We both have to get over this in our own way and maybe this is the best thing for him. As for Greg, I just can't find anything bad about this guy. I am still trying very hard to keep my feelings to myself and keep it on a friend level with no strings, but man I really like him!! My roomie and I are cooking a big dinner to have tomorrow night and Greg and his son might come over to eat with us which will be nice.
I'm battling a wicked cold right now and am just so tired all the time. I'm having a hard time getting up in the morning. Luckily tomorrow is the last day of work this week due to the new year holiday. It'll be nice to relax and chill because this upcoming month is going to be crazy busy with school educations and drop in hrs.
As for the saving money for the ranch trip, it's slow going because I'm still paying off all my bills. But I hope to really stick to it. My roomate might go as well and I think it could just be an awesome time. Well have a good rest of the week and a happy new year if I don't write till then.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Greetings on a Friday day off
Merry Christmas everyone. I had a good time at my parents the other day and got some awesome gifts. It was good to visit with family and totally stuff myself with yummy food. I got n awesome rain coat made of Gore Tex that my mom got on sale. I left my last raincoat at the horse track this fall when I was marshaling the races so I've been without one for a while. My mom actually even got me some riding gloves and some winter gloves for the barn which was cool. I got a Sweatshirt with a cool shadow of a horse on it that says Fryeburg Fair, and of course the most useful gift of all, MONEY!!! I'm going to pay off some bills and then start saving for my trip out west.
The ranch that I'm hoping to go to with Greg an possibly my roomate is the 71 Ranch in Nevada. I keep looking at the website and drooling over the slide show and reading every page detail through detail.
I'm looking forward to the barn party tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be warm in the 30's with no snow predicted. I have a funny story to shre. The other night before Christmas my roomate and I went to the barn to check on our horses and put on extra blankets. We decided to just ride bareback with bridles in the arena to stretch their legs a little. Possum is always a little jumpy with his bareback and you have to be careful. Well I just got done telling my friend that watch he'll try and buck or something when I tried to get on, and no sooner did I try and lay a leg across and was competely sideways on his back due to the many layers that I was wearing when he let out this huge buck. He didn't move other than his hind legs. I was very proud of myself I didn't even lose a little balance. I quickly swung my leg over and he curled his neck up and arched his back and pranced off. I could feel the energy coursing through body. Needless to say we only did some walking and trotting and then I got off and lunged him at liberty to let him blow off some steam. He is just so funny that he makes me laugh all the time. I was also pleased to see that even flying changes on his own are getting much better when he turns and spins or cuts across the arena. It was good to see him and feed him treats and his dinner. I rearranged his blankets so that he was all comfy and toasty.
Today is pretty much a lazy day. Last night I went to the movied with Greg, his brother and my roomate. We went back to his place and had a good time and I ended up crashing there. "G" has just been giving me grief lately and it's kinda stressing me out. So I havn't even taken a shower yet and am just playing on the computer and watchin TV. Somestimes it's good just to be lazy and chill. Well have a great day everyone. Hopefully will have a lot of funstories to share tomorrow after the barn party. I can't wait!
The ranch that I'm hoping to go to with Greg an possibly my roomate is the 71 Ranch in Nevada. I keep looking at the website and drooling over the slide show and reading every page detail through detail.
I'm looking forward to the barn party tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be warm in the 30's with no snow predicted. I have a funny story to shre. The other night before Christmas my roomate and I went to the barn to check on our horses and put on extra blankets. We decided to just ride bareback with bridles in the arena to stretch their legs a little. Possum is always a little jumpy with his bareback and you have to be careful. Well I just got done telling my friend that watch he'll try and buck or something when I tried to get on, and no sooner did I try and lay a leg across and was competely sideways on his back due to the many layers that I was wearing when he let out this huge buck. He didn't move other than his hind legs. I was very proud of myself I didn't even lose a little balance. I quickly swung my leg over and he curled his neck up and arched his back and pranced off. I could feel the energy coursing through body. Needless to say we only did some walking and trotting and then I got off and lunged him at liberty to let him blow off some steam. He is just so funny that he makes me laugh all the time. I was also pleased to see that even flying changes on his own are getting much better when he turns and spins or cuts across the arena. It was good to see him and feed him treats and his dinner. I rearranged his blankets so that he was all comfy and toasty.
Today is pretty much a lazy day. Last night I went to the movied with Greg, his brother and my roomate. We went back to his place and had a good time and I ended up crashing there. "G" has just been giving me grief lately and it's kinda stressing me out. So I havn't even taken a shower yet and am just playing on the computer and watchin TV. Somestimes it's good just to be lazy and chill. Well have a great day everyone. Hopefully will have a lot of funstories to share tomorrow after the barn party. I can't wait!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
bad horsey mom
Let me just say that Maine is such a weird state to live in weather wise. We had another biggish storm Friday night. And now as I type this on a Sunday evening we are predicted to get between 10-18 inches. We have already gotten nearly a foot so far. The snow is coming down so fast that the plows can't even keep up with it. The barn owner called this morning and said that they were postponing the barn party until after Christmas because of the weather and the fact that it would be unsafe for people to drive in it, I totally agree with her decision. But that means one more day of not seeing my pony. I can just imagine him now all bundled in his blankets in the shelter with his buddies snoozing while the storm rages.
My roomate and I went over to Gregs house since he did not have his son today and while he watched football we played upstairs on the big screen with video games. It was actually really fun. We also brought all the dogs along for a little added excitement. We then watched a movie and braved the drive home which is usually 20 minutes but it took us about an hour!!! We drove slow and carefully and made it home safe and sound.
SO now we're getting ready to watch Home Alone and get in to the Christmas spirit. I did not go shopping yesterday so now I have to go after work sometime this week which is fine because I know what I need to get but it's just a matter of driving down there and getting it. Jusr wanted to check in tonight and let you all know that if you saw the weather report that I'm fine and so are the horses. I do plan to get to the barn before Christmas and bring Possum his treats as well. SO have a good nighe everyone and I'll check in later.
My roomate and I went over to Gregs house since he did not have his son today and while he watched football we played upstairs on the big screen with video games. It was actually really fun. We also brought all the dogs along for a little added excitement. We then watched a movie and braved the drive home which is usually 20 minutes but it took us about an hour!!! We drove slow and carefully and made it home safe and sound.
SO now we're getting ready to watch Home Alone and get in to the Christmas spirit. I did not go shopping yesterday so now I have to go after work sometime this week which is fine because I know what I need to get but it's just a matter of driving down there and getting it. Jusr wanted to check in tonight and let you all know that if you saw the weather report that I'm fine and so are the horses. I do plan to get to the barn before Christmas and bring Possum his treats as well. SO have a good nighe everyone and I'll check in later.
Friday, December 19, 2008
FRIDAY!!!!
I am so excited that it's Friday. That means the work week is ending and school vacation is starting. I have a very slow week next week due to school not being in session so I have some time to catch up and go through more curriculum. I'm trying to get myself motivated to ride this afternoon after work. I really should put in atleast a little ride before the big party Sunday. Oh and Sunday we're supposed to get more snow, just under a foot, oh joy! (Not).
I'm pissed because Possum has ripped his hood off his blanket and taken the rings with it and I have not yet fixed it. I feel like a bad horse mom since he has a strip of clipped hair under his neck. Granted it is growing in quickly and he is not shivering or anything, but still I bought the damn hood for a reason!!! I need to try and fix that tonight so he can have it on before we get any more snow.
My dogs are doing great and they are my best friends. They hang out on the couch with me in the afternoons and sleep with me at night. I even brought Jetta and Abby over to Greg's house the other night so that his son could visit with them. He fell in love and cried the night after because I couldn't come over with the dogs again. He's such a sweet kid. Speaking of Greg, things are still going strong. I find that the more time I spend with him the more and more I like him. I was talking to him the other day about my dream of going to a real cattle ranch out west and he said that he would love to do that as well. I almost fell out of my chair. "G" would have rather have had his right arm cut off then go to a ranch with me. SO I took it seriously and started to do some research. I am totally serious about this and am hoping to save some money so that I can go in the fall. Greg is all on board, imagine how fun that would be!!! He just keeps amazing me with he generosity and kindness. He may even come to the barn party on Sunday which would be totally cool that he would be taking an interest in what I love doing. But as I am always reminding mydrlf, take it slow girl, there's no rush.
Well that's about it on the horse and guy news. I will definately have more to write after Sunday. Saturday I have designated as Christmas shopping day since I have not even started. Money is just so tight and I am one of those girls that just hates shopping, unless it has anything to do with horses hehehe. So stay tuned I may have a new jumping record to share or maybe a good spill to admit, we'll see.
I'm pissed because Possum has ripped his hood off his blanket and taken the rings with it and I have not yet fixed it. I feel like a bad horse mom since he has a strip of clipped hair under his neck. Granted it is growing in quickly and he is not shivering or anything, but still I bought the damn hood for a reason!!! I need to try and fix that tonight so he can have it on before we get any more snow.
My dogs are doing great and they are my best friends. They hang out on the couch with me in the afternoons and sleep with me at night. I even brought Jetta and Abby over to Greg's house the other night so that his son could visit with them. He fell in love and cried the night after because I couldn't come over with the dogs again. He's such a sweet kid. Speaking of Greg, things are still going strong. I find that the more time I spend with him the more and more I like him. I was talking to him the other day about my dream of going to a real cattle ranch out west and he said that he would love to do that as well. I almost fell out of my chair. "G" would have rather have had his right arm cut off then go to a ranch with me. SO I took it seriously and started to do some research. I am totally serious about this and am hoping to save some money so that I can go in the fall. Greg is all on board, imagine how fun that would be!!! He just keeps amazing me with he generosity and kindness. He may even come to the barn party on Sunday which would be totally cool that he would be taking an interest in what I love doing. But as I am always reminding mydrlf, take it slow girl, there's no rush.
Well that's about it on the horse and guy news. I will definately have more to write after Sunday. Saturday I have designated as Christmas shopping day since I have not even started. Money is just so tight and I am one of those girls that just hates shopping, unless it has anything to do with horses hehehe. So stay tuned I may have a new jumping record to share or maybe a good spill to admit, we'll see.
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