Matthew Leave Me Alone!

Short Post.

I missed yesterday because my internet was dead for most of the day due to wind. I haven't been able to try the saddle yet, because impending hurricane. Dontcha Know? Once the storm is through (hopefully Sunday) I will be trying out this dang saddle. I am also going to order a new hackamore and bridle if it fits, so I can begin that training soon. I have so many things I want to do and get that I am spinning in circles right now. I need a list and a plan.

I think he's a purple kinda guy.

Anyone who is in range of the hurricane or weather from it be safe! Also fill up all buckets and troughs with water and maybe a trash can or two if you can. If your electricity craps out then you will be glad you did. Remember water for yourself to. 1 Gallon per person per day. I also buy bags of ice and toss them in my chest freezer so my food will be safer a little longer. You will never be upset that you were too prepared. 

It's Here!!!!!

It's been a mess and I almost didn't manage to write today. Good news!!! The saddle is here. I opened the box, held it up, and determined that it was in fact a saddle. I will be trying it on Rev tomorrow weather permitting.

The meeting last night went well. I timed all feeding and naps accordingly and it wasn't a meltdown like I thought it would be. I was prepared to leave immediately if necessary. I may be paying for that today though.

Better post tomorrow. Hopefully...

Renewing Membership and a New Membership

I am making an effort to do more horse related activities. I always decline or find a way out of socializing. I am doing the Write 31 Days Challenge just to make myself be 'out there'. Quite honestly I would rather be journaling these entries away safely for me alone. I am very introverted. I won't usually talk in a crowd. I just keep to myself and listen to everyone else. Once I know someone I will talk your head off though. I am attending a Horsemanship Club meeting this evening in an effort to get out there and *do* more horse stuff. They are going to be having little shows, clinic, trail rides, and maybe an endurance-y type ride or clinic. So I am pretty excited.

Daddy and Daughter. They are pretty hilarious together. They chase each other up and down the fence and "bite" one another all day.

New Saddle on The Way!!!

So I have finally ordered a saddle for a 21 day trial. I didn't want to spend a fortune on it. I know that as Rev gets fit his shape will change and I will probably need another saddle. With that in mind I purchased an Abetta Endurance saddle Wide, Full Quarter Horse Bars, and a 3/4 rigging. Hopefully it be wide enough in the shoulders and flat enough to fit Rev. I'm also pretty excited about the 3/4 rigging. I intend to convert the rigging from a western cinch to work with a dressage girth if the saddle fits. I will also most likely change the western fenders out with some leathers. This saddle comes with the big 4" endurance stirrups to so I can give them a try. If I like them I can order better ones with cages and keep the originals for spares. ZOMG!!! I have to practice restraint. I want to buy All The Things!

Write 31 Days Challenge. Challenge Accepted.

I am going to attempt the Write 31 Days Challenge for October. I am hoping that it will help kick off this blogging habit I am trying to get going. I struggle to write about things that I think a reader would perceive to be inane. The thing is though I started this blog as a journal for me. Really to keep up with what's going on with my horse and maybe a little 'life' crap too. So I am going to do that for 31 days. Then I should keep it up after that.