Well, being how this is my first post. I'm not going to write much, but i wanted to start of by saying hello! To anyone who might find me and read whats in my head... Not a place you would normally want to be in my opinion. So I just wanted to fill you in to whats been going down...
At the begining of this year I had to move from my barn of 9 years, the barn that was always there for me, just to be my haven as I navigated life. That was my little place that i could escape to everyday... I learned on the lesson horses who took great care of me, and then eventually, brought my first, second, and third horse (Lilly) there and worked there taking care of the horses and place. Not only did I move barns, I lost my trainer. Hannah Mason who was 17 and working at Target when I met her, and at that time, her mom was teaching me. And when Breaca (her mom) moved to Texas. She became my Trainer, best friend and a sister. We rode together often, and when we wern't riding together, one of us was watching the other. She left to pursue Chiropractic at Sherman College, we try and see each other, and she trys to come to every Horse Trial. We talk almost every day and post stuff on each others Facebook wall constantly. And I can't forget about Perry, Hannahs grandpa who took care of the hay and maintence as far as fence work and wood work. He became like a second Granfather to me (and getting to know where he stashes his chocolate in his house), and possibly one of the kindest people you will ever meet. I recently saw Him the other day when I went to pick up Lillys blanket and sheet, and had the pleasure of telling Him all about my plans and letting Him know how everything is going. I am now boarded at Keywood Meadows Farm, its been such a change from taking care of Lilly in every way and being meticulous in how I do things to now having to let someone else do it. Sometimes I find myself having a nervous twitch about not doing anything around the place. But I now take Dressage lessons from Samantha Kestner and she is a wonderful teacher (congrats on the future Kestner!) Apart from all of that, Hannahs old trainer/person she worked under for several years, Kendra Kent, offered me a position to come down to FL to work for her. After thinking it over, I could not pass up this amazing oppertunity. And what better way to learn more about and improve our Dressage than to go and spoend a couple months with a Dressage trainer? She has been so gracious and willing to work with me. I have to say, I'm geting more and more excited for the end of December to roll around so that I can make that long drive and get to work.
Apart from Riding, I sing in my church band, read tons (right now im reading Ernest Hemingway For Whom The Bell Tolls), run (about to run a Spartan Sprint Race this weekend), and I try and go to as many concerts as I can (favorite music-eveyrthing, but mostly Rock & Roll) . Hopefully might make it to Bonnaroo next year. Recently went to see Grace Potter with Rayland Baxter opening, and they were fantastic! Met Rayland Baxter afterwards, but i was so tired all i could say was like a Jennefer Lawrence "Thhhannnkkkss" multiple times.... With Eyes half closed. So, I'm pretty sure they were thinking that I'm a crazy chick, or I'm crazy drunk. But I came away with a signed record so all is well. Hope to see them again in the near future, maybe next time I wont be half asleep... Speaking of music, my record collection is constantly growing, so if you know a band i should listen to, let me know!
Well, a little bit longer than planned, but at least now you know a little bit (or a lot more than you wanted to) know about me. So be kind to one another, compliment someone on a job well done, connect with the people around you and keep on keeping on. Until next time!
