The Goals

What is the point of this blog? I need to get me, Prissy, and especially Becca in shape. Round doesn't count. Life has been getting in the way. It is summer and the days are long. I have free time that I don't normally have.

I have begun by inviting a few friends to ride. As long as I have company and they are expecting me out there to ride, I will do it. So far, one friend has come out twice to ride. I had a blast. She had a blast. The horses had a blast.

I have these horses that need exercise- so why not share. The problem is that I was spoiled when I lived in a larger community with boarding facilities. There were always riding buddies and well-manicured arenas with lights. I now live in Podunk, Texas. I don't know any other horse owners, let alone english riders. I lease a pasture behind my rent house. No arena, no lights- plenty of wide open space in the form of turn-rows. Having my guys at home is heavenly. But, I miss the people.

The goal is to ride at least 3 times a week. Throw in a riding partner and even more progress is made. We are going slow. (My muscles disagree.) Our first ride was 25 minutes of very light work. Second ride, 40 minutes of moderatly light work. Next ride- Monday. Stay tuned.