Monday was again, beautiful. Since when do we get a long weekend of sunshine here on the coast? They are forecasting rain and snow for later today, so I think we got pretty lucky.
I spent quite a bit of time yesterday just puttering around the barn, tidying up Bridget's paddock, cleaning tack, drying out saddle pads and gear that's been permanently damp this winter, and generally making everything shipshape before the bad weather hits again.
Once again, I had plans of running through dressage tests, but it was pretty apparent Bridget wasn't feeling it. She genuinely felt tired so as soon as I established soft and forward, I let her off the hook and we just puttered along in walk, enjoying the sunshine.
An acquaintance stopped by the arena and we started chatting, B being so good on the group ride, etc, so obviously end result somehow I signed up for drill team? LOL, I did at least have the presence of mind to state my participation is provisional based on the agreement that no sequins or spandex are required of the riders in this particular team. Also, I reserve the right to be busy elsewhere some practice days - there's no way I can commit to every Saturday morning forever, and most other commitments will take priority. They're probably sorry they asked, lol.
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| Dapples all year long! |
Monday, I also did a bit of a scary thing. There is a gorgeous Welsh Cob/Warmblood cross I've been eying up online forever. I bit the bullet and inquired about her. Turns out she's probably not quite suited to me and my budget, but the seller has a German Riding Pony she thought might fit the bill. And, she looks like she could. My first instinct was "Yes! This is the one!" I forwarded the video and details to EC and her response was "Buy her!", so no help there, lol.
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| Sunshine-y hack to the ring! |
Before you get too excited, no, I have not impulsively bought anything (go me!). But, it seems like somehow I'm already shopping. I want so badly to share videos and all the details of the two or three serious contenders, and get everyone's input but I can't see a way of doing that that isn't rude to the sellers, particularly as my two favorites don't even have online ads I can link to.
German Riding Pony!! You could have your very own Ponyitude Dino!! OH MY.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are shopping. Can't wait till you figure it out and can share. And drill team LOL...ha that shoudl be fun for some stories. :)
Hope the weather didn't turn too bad!!
I'm not sure drill team is really "me", but you never know until you try. At least it's excellent blog fodder :)
DeleteRe: The GRP. STILL overthinking it and no decisions made, even though she legit seems perfect.
oooooo german riding pony :D
ReplyDeleteDrill team could be tons of fun! Our trainer made us do Quadrille stuff in the winters if there were a lot of us in the group lesson.
Quadrille is super fun. I'm hoping to be able to practice dressage as I ride. We shall see, the personalities involved are 'interesting' and do not agree with english riding/riding with contact, lol. I may not fit in ;)
DeleteOhhhhh a pony! I like that EC is only pushing you along haha. Can't wait to hear how this plays out
ReplyDeleteShe's really no help. With the one, I was like "Please tell me no. If you need a reason, it will be hard to keep all that chrome clean" She's all "Buy it, who cares!"
Deleteha well isn't that exciting!!
ReplyDeleteToo much excitement. I am not one to make hasty decisions so now I'm overthinking it all and talking myself out of it for no reason.
DeleteI loved Drill Team! It was so much fun and nice to have a low key ride with other people. I also wasn’t sure if I’d like it but I’d absolutely sign up again. Also that’s so exciting that you’re shopping!!
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