Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Trying To Get Back On Track

This last week really messed up my riding schedule. Now my motivation is a tad on the weak side.

But today I had every intension of riding at least Moon.

But it rained most of the day. I didn't mind though. It was very dry and dusty and a good soaker was definitely welcome.

Sooo...I'll try to get back to riding again, tomorrow.

While I was out of commission, the BO did a great job of cleaning all the weeds out of the round pen for me...
Something tells me Queenie isn't going to appreciate getting back to work. I was rather disappointed with her attitude the first few days of working with her. I'm going to continue to keep working with her until the middle of October, but if she hasn't come around by then, I'm hauling her back to SD and bringing something else out here for My Honey to ride.

All the boys were concerned about was their dinner...
There is still a thumbnail sized scab on Moon's wound, but I finally feel like he is really healed. I absolutely have to get back to work on conditioning him. There are barrel racings to go to and I am jonesing to get a few more runs in this year. It's going to be like starting all over again...for both me and Moon.

Frosty is in dire need of miles too...
It's time to move him out of his babyish plunking along stage. It's time to work on collecting him up and asking him to start working on moving like a big boy. From there, we will just have to see what he develops into.

Hopefully, today's rain is a precurser to cooler fall weather. One thing for sure, the days have definitely gotten shorter.

5 comments:

cdncowgirl said...

I can totally sympathize, after Pie was finally better I had a really hard time getting back into the swing of things. Funny when you think how much we love our horses! lol

City girl turned Country Girl said...

Hey that round pen looks great!! I'm glad to hear that Moon's wound has finally better!! I hope he gets back into shape quickly so you guys can get out there and run those barrels!!

Laura said...

The round pen looks great - hopefully Queenie shapes up for you...

I'm sure Moon will come along quickly for you - glad his leg is almost better. You guys need a few barrel runs in before winter!

Andrea said...

Hooray for a weedless roundpen. My arena is taken over by weeds. We have been so bad about riding lately. It's hard to get back on after having a break for a long time. I hope you get a chance to ride today!

Michelle said...

I'm with you on the routine thing...this whole summer has been a washout for me and I've been struggling to stay motivated too. Doesn't help that I lost all my riding buddies (to soccer, broken arms, foundered horses)so I have no kick in the pants on those rare rain free days. Anyway, I'm glad everyone's all healed up and ready to roll again. I'm so excited to hear about your upcoming races! Since I haven't been running much lately, I'll have to live vicariously through you!