Most folks head south to escape the cold, ride on better winter footing and get a head start on their competitive season. In the last week, we’ve woken to frosty ground several times. When I called Roger one chilly afternoon, he said “It’s 52 degrees in New Hampshire.” It was only 47 degrees in Southern Pines. After sharing a giggle, he said “That’s too bad.” He had no pity for us. Read the rest of this entry »
North vs. South
Where there are horses, there are dogs! Kami's trio of Jacks and my forgiving Lab, Samson.
When I was looking at colleges, the first thing that came to mind was leaving the snow. For four years, I could live anywhere and become the person I wanted to be. I chose Guilford College in Greensboro, NC over Wheaton College in chilly MA. I had no clue what I wanted to major in, nor my future occupation. Immediate goal: warmth. Long-term goal: afford horses. Read the rest of this entry »
Engagement
Lookin' for love (or a pony)? Kiss me!
News Flash - Roger and I are engaged!
I’ll be the first to admit, I was never the girl who fantasized about marriage, a wedding, or the picket fenced yard filled with children. Once, my mother caught me kissing a frog. She asked if I was hoping for my Prince Charming. I astoutely responded, “No Mom. I want his horse.” Read the rest of this entry »
The Love of a Stick
I am a very proud terrier.
You will never get my stick!!
Amidst the snow and falling ice, the boys frolicked. Emitt and Garth played tag and “who-can-rear- higher”, scoring their moves based on 1) originality, 2) my stress level, and 3) defiance of gravity. Read the rest of this entry »
Year End Meeting… & Mousse!
Great turnout! Pardon the image quality - I am resisting technology's finest with my simple, ghetto cell phone.
Are you excited to attend your area’s year-end meeting? Do you look forward to it every January? Are you thrilled to hear about the plans for the year ahead, and reflections of the past year? No? Then you must not belong to USEA‘s Area 1.
Every year I look forward to the year-end meeting. It all started as a junior rider, and carried through to my young rider years, predominately because I was excited to receive awards. Read the rest of this entry »