OUCH!

It is official - Kathy is no longer allowed to go to clinics. We had a very tough lesson Monday - good but tough. She figured we can do better, which we can. I'm glad she pushes us though.

We've got our first show of the season coming up in about a month. I'm a little worried - I haven't been jumping anything bigger than 2' for some time. I may do 2' or may do 2'6". Who knows. I just wish I had more confidence.

Humpty #1 for 2009

I think my instinct was right the other day - I just didn't have my heart in riding. I went to ride, and had my first Humpty of the year. Emma changed her mind at the last second before a fence, which I went ahead and took. OUCH! This is the first fall where I've actually felt like I "took a bad one" since I started riding again. Anyhow, I got back on (of course) and got through the combination before calling it quits.

My girls

These are the other two girls - Kaya and Peaches. This photo sums up my little girl - loving her pony wearing a party dress and boots. She LOVES her Peach!

This is Emma, all snazzed up for the American Royal. Normally, her mane is sticking straight up ;) I love this photo because she is so focused on her job.

Continuing on my journey

Well, it is the middle of winter, and my courage seems to be falling with the temperatures. Is it because I just know it hurts more to fall off when it is cold? I don't know. Emma has been very fresh lately, which doesn't help. Anyhow, I'm off to ride again this afternoon, and will probably not have anyone else in my lesson. Oh well.

On a semi-related note, I have been riding some bareback (mostly because I"m too lazy to get a saddle out!) and yesterday, I even cantered bareback! I may keep it up - it is good for me. I don't see myself ever jumping bareback like the girls, but who knows? I will never say never!