It is amazing how life just seems to come up behind you and steal time away. I've had a very busy summer, and I am very sorry for not updating this blog, not that anyone other than me seems to be reading it. The horses and I have been going through some ups and downs. I bought a new saddle (English) and it fits Holly very well. I even rode her twice in the round pen. The first time it was very jerky, and she was braced like she expected to run into a brick wall, but the second time, a week later, was very smooth, if short. After that, the days kind of just ran away, and before long, I encountered another road block. My horses had escaped, and were no where to be found. But, mercifully, 5 days later, we found them wandering the back 40, and were able to catch them and bring them home. Since then, things have been going very slowly, and the thought of riding has all but disappeared. The weather is getting so cold, and with it is coming a lethargy that I have to fight off. It's windy and only plus 5 degrees (Celsius) today, and I was planning on trying to ride, but no such luck. However, we have had some good points since my last post. I have found a new, wonderful farrier who actually knows what he is doing, and charges less. Holly has learned to pick up all four feet and not pull them away whenever I try and do something with her. And, I am involved in Pony Club, and have started Dressage lessons which are teaching me lots and definitely improving my posture and balance, something that hopefully makes its way into me riding my own horses. (Which is coming, I promise you)
