Shadow

On June 20th it was 1 year that my wonderful pony has been gone. I'm thinking of him often these days and miss him dearly.

Law of Attraction

I have been saying for some time now that I want to simplify my life. I want to have more fun and enjoy my horse. I've been living exactly just that, I have been WANTING those things to change. I woke up this morning and finally made the decision to actually MAKE the changes. What happened? A few things have happened lately, but the one that had the most impact was the pony ride. I took A's pony out for a trail ride with her the other day and really laughed for the 1st time in so long. It was a REAL belly laugh, impulsive and brought on by fun. I almost lost my balance and came off because I was laughing so hard. The pony has a habit of popping her shoulder and changing direction very quickly. She decided to go right and trot off in the direction of home. This pony is the sweetest and most polite pony I have ever ridden, so when she did it I found it so hilarious! And what was pretty cool was that fear never even crossed my mind or my gut. I stopped her and we were back on the original road quickly, but it was all 2ND nature and a great reminder to me that I CAN stop a horse and that horses CAN be fun. It almost mad me sad because I can't remember the last time I laughed like that. And that needs to change.
I want to live by example for my kids. It is possible to work and make money to live, live in a respectable house, and have fun. I have brought too much into my life, I am going to simplify and eliminate the things that I don't need or the things that are pulling me away from my goals.
And start attracting the things that will bring me to my goals.

Vet visit

The vet was here to look at a nasty bite on Chance's shoulder. It's infected, but doesn't require stitches. It's a big bite, but on a meaty part of his shoulder and will heal just fine. Had him look
at Chance's withers, his take was what I thought. They look like they have been broken in the past, lots of scar tissue under there. He didn't recommend an x-ray, Chance would have to be hauled to Rochester and it would be difficult to get a clear photo. He did recommend a treeless saddle. I just purchased a cashel soft saddle which I now need a pad for. It was not an expensive saddle, so I will try that next.

A quick post

Just a quick post to say that the abscess finally popped and Chance and I both feel better. He
is still tender and limping a little, but better. I was really freaking out about the whole thing,
too many bad memories of Shadow's laminitis and Topaz's broken shoulder. After loosing 2
horses I guess I'm pretty sensitive to a limping horse!

New All Time Low

I've hit an all time low that is a little overwhelming. Chance has an abscess, so everyone is telling me. I'm so sick and tired of having horses with injuries and illnesses. Broken bones, lyme disease, cushings, laminitis. Okay so an abscess is not life threatning, but we are going on 6 days now and the usual time I'm hearing that an abscess lasts is 3 days. I'm tired of pouring my heart and soul into my horses to have some accident or illness ruin it all. I'm tired of spending thousands of dollars and not even be able to ride. I'm just tired.