Friday, September 5, 2014

Finding My Motivation


Yesterday was a long day at work.  And then add the ridiculous traffic to that.  By the time I got home last night I was exhausted.  I at least made a tiny effort and changed into my breeches but no, I didn't ride.  I just didn't feel like it.  I always push myself through those feelings and ride anyway and have never regretted it.  Last night my gas tank was just empty.  I fed all the horses, turned them out, cleaned stalls, then spent the rest of the evening relaxing.

I do feel slightly guilty.  I have an A show the 18th of this month and I have not jumped Poppy 3'6 since the Tryon show in July.  And according to husband she is looking extremely marshmallowy.  So my mare and I need to get to work.  I did actually ride her Tuesday and Wednesday but 2 days a week certainly isn't going to win us any ribbon loot at the show. 

I also rode Baby L this week!  He's been very good.  I lunge him before climbing on then I practice serpentines and bending at both the walk and trot.  Right now at the canter it's all I can do to keep him going.  Even still, his canter is lovely! Wednesday he had one spook while I was on where he scooted for a few strides then stopped.  If that's the worst he does I will be happy.  I have been riding him in my small paddock and will try to take him out to my jump field to ride this weekend while hubby is home.  My only fear is that we are close to hunting season and since I live in redneck hell the neighbors will be starting their daily nonstop target practice.  Hopefully Baby L can handle the sound of a war zone. 

So enjoy your Friday and have a wonderful weekend!


11 comments:

  1. I had a similar feeling on Wednesday... and totally skipped the barn! I think as working adult ammies, we're allowed to do that every once in a while.

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  2. As long as you fed them right? lol that's all the ponies really care about!

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  3. Oh my goodness- have you shown at the fabulous new facilities in Tryon? Is it as stunning as everyone says?

    PS if you don't mean Tryon, NC, then please ignore this comment :)

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    1. I sure did! Beginning of July! I did a couple posts about the place and some pics :)

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  4. Ugh, hunting season. Dove season just opened in Texas. Riding to "pop, pop, pop" is not fun.

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  5. I have much respect for you, because I never feel like riding after a busy work day + 40 minute commute to the barn... and you feed/muck/tend and THEN ride. This is why I board right now. I just wouldn't do it.

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    1. Due to the nature of my work cleaning stalls is my therapy! It's weird but it relaxes me!

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  6. yea... sometimes those rides just don't happen. i usually try to push myself into doing it anyways.. but then regret it if i end up having a bad ride bc of stress/exhaustion/etc. sometimes a break is needed.

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  7. Hope the hunting neighbours hold off a little longer.
    I hope you have a great weekend

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