It's amazing how fast my schedule fills up when I suddenly have the ability to go wherever I want, whenever I want. Truck and Trailer, I love you.
I love going place with friends… that's fun, of course. But I also like going places alone. I like driving, I don't mind the solitude, and Henry of course is a bit more focused on ME when he doesn't have any friends with him.
Last weekend I went to Houston for a jump lesson, and I'm going again this weekend.
Then the weekend after that is XC schooling.
Then the weekend after that is an indoor eventing thing. I'm intrigued by this concept, so I must go try it myself.
Here's a hint as to why. Eventers will get it.
and a Combined Test the weekend after.
It's kind of amazing how many things I can do now. I made a master list of every event, combined test, derby, schooling h/j show, schooling dressage show, open schooling, etc for the year within a 4 hour drive and it's literally a 6 page Word document. SIX. That's 6 pages full of things to choose from in whatever way my little heart desires.
Henry is a great traveler and I figure since we are only going to do one or two recognized events before Coconino, getting as many cheap miles as possible isn't a bad idea. Especially right now when the weather is nice (the entire 10 day forecast is 73-83 degrees), because we all know how fast that can change. We shall go forth and conquer all the things and hopefully come out more seasoned on the other side.
When you're suddenly handed the world and a bajillion different options, how do you choose what to do? Obviously budget is the limiting factor, but what about beyond that?
Very cool! It really is great being able to haul yourself places. I am so much more likely to hop in and hook up and do an impromptu schooling or lesson etc knowing i dont have to follow anyone else's schedule 🙂 Glad you bit the bullet and got the truck and trailer!! YAY you and Henry. But boy that looks like a busy schedule. OF course since the high up here this weekend is going to around 12 (YES 12 degrees one day) I may just be jealous way jealous. 🙂 enjoy!! Ps is that a new header to this page? Looks sharp!!
Ha, 12. Hilarious. And yes, I changed the layout a bit. Was tired of the tiny text in the other one.
LOL is that really a question? Come on now, you trying to get me killed?
I am so jelly of your freedom. Love the update blog look too.
This is true, and something I took/take for granted when I lived in MO (there was NOTHING in MO). Now that I've moved back to southern OH I'm overwhelmed with the summer/spring possibilities.
ahhh what a good feeling – super jealous of your excellent weather!! i'm eagerly filling up my document of potential events too… but realistically things won't start getting interesting until april (at least for outdoor stuff).
also – that indoor eventing thing sounds AWESOME! is your helmet cam working yet?!?
Im drooling over your freedom with Betty and Rue.
I might venture down there at some point for a GHHJA show, if it worked out with my schedule. We'll see!
This kinda sorta almost makes me wish I had a truck and trailer, but I dislike driving a sedan because other drivers worry me and I get so bored. So I'm going to say I am not a great candidate for driving my own pony all over the state. Haha. I'm so excited for you though.
Zoolander=best movie ever. Also love Aladin. Really, really wish it made sense for me to own a trailer right now, but alas. No. Sad.
Is this another one of those things you need me to justify for you? Because you know I can do that.
We're in a cold snap. Pony is going to get turned out today and that's it.
Woohoo! Trailer freedom! Sounds like a lot of fun you can partake in now!