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I'm alive in 2013 :)
Jan. 8th, 2013 02:16 pmSo- red mare is less limpy and that is a good thing.
I rode like 4 times last week (yay 2013!)- however, all is not sunshine and roses- my seatbones are feeling pretty bruised. I realized my cantle was looking level with the pommel, and propped the saddle up with a layer of sheepskin near the panels, which has helped some.
I've also been watching footage from old USDF dressage symposiums, which is kind of interesting- Lisa Wilcox/Ernst Hoyas, Scott Hassler and Anne Gribbons, and Robert Dover talking about a GP test as he rides it, which actually was really impressive- I think it would be pretty tough to give a talk to hundreds of people as you are going through the GP test- and some Jessica Ranshausen (ha, the mauve coat) and Hilda Gurney, who cracks me up - "Your hands should follow the horse's head as he walks. If your hands are following the head as he trots, take him back to the barn, cuz he's lame."
Ordered 2 pair of discontinued breeches from VTO from their end of year clearance- yes, I have a problem, I stockpile clothing. I'm like a hoarder except I only hoard new crap. VS semi annual bra sale? YES! Thermal shirts from Eddie Bauer? YES! Breeches from VTO? Don't mind if I do!
House is getting painted today in the master bedroom and living room (vaulted ceilings = hire someone). Also kitchen cabinets. Praying it looks good/they do a good job.
We have yet to do the trim on the dining room floor, even though hubby bought a NEW SAW just for this. Not like I'm irked by that.
I rode like 4 times last week (yay 2013!)- however, all is not sunshine and roses- my seatbones are feeling pretty bruised. I realized my cantle was looking level with the pommel, and propped the saddle up with a layer of sheepskin near the panels, which has helped some.
I've also been watching footage from old USDF dressage symposiums, which is kind of interesting- Lisa Wilcox/Ernst Hoyas, Scott Hassler and Anne Gribbons, and Robert Dover talking about a GP test as he rides it, which actually was really impressive- I think it would be pretty tough to give a talk to hundreds of people as you are going through the GP test- and some Jessica Ranshausen (ha, the mauve coat) and Hilda Gurney, who cracks me up - "Your hands should follow the horse's head as he walks. If your hands are following the head as he trots, take him back to the barn, cuz he's lame."
Ordered 2 pair of discontinued breeches from VTO from their end of year clearance- yes, I have a problem, I stockpile clothing. I'm like a hoarder except I only hoard new crap. VS semi annual bra sale? YES! Thermal shirts from Eddie Bauer? YES! Breeches from VTO? Don't mind if I do!
House is getting painted today in the master bedroom and living room (vaulted ceilings = hire someone). Also kitchen cabinets. Praying it looks good/they do a good job.
We have yet to do the trim on the dining room floor, even though hubby bought a NEW SAW just for this. Not like I'm irked by that.
