The clock is ticking...

I'm starting to get a little stressed out. I've got 3 weeks until my first barrel race and Ely has been out of commission for 2 weeks and not even close to being in running shape. I noticed he was a little stiff and thought maybe from all trail the riding he has been doing that he was a little sore (actually that's a lie, the typical horse owner inside of me was having a meltdown with scary thoughts of arthritis, navicular, or some crazy over the top career ending problem. lol) But I calmed myself down and decided check some acupressure points before I called the vet... Bingo! Poor guy is out in his withers, hip and possibly his neck. Then I started to think back about the little quirks he has been having that I blamed on the spring weather and the horse's feeling their oats, these are the times when I question my equine IQ level. Poor Ely as been throwing me bright neon signs and I have been letting them go right over my head.

The even more stressful part has been getting the chiropractor out here. I have been chewing at the bit as I called him 2 weeks ago to schedule an appointment and he has had to reschedule twice. I'm loosing some much needed trail rides and flat work that Ely needs to be in shape and ready to run.

On a happier note everyone else is doing great. Everyone is shedding out and full of themselves. The filly and colt keep everyone entertained. As soon as they get the winter coats off I will add updated photo's of everyone :)

Just in case you were wondering...

I'm still alive! lol Boy did life ever get busy around here. 4 horses, a husband and work keep me pretty tied up these days. Everything has been going great. Gearing up for another barrel racing season, training babies and enjoying this amazing weather. Ely and I did great for our first season running barrels and placed in our NBHA division for 2011 and I am hoping to do even better this summer. I gave him almost the whole winter off so we have some major conditioning to do. Daya is happy as ever being the diva of the barn and still loves to torment and boss Ely around, he is a glutton for punishment. Poor Lootah has been playing babysitter for my new colt Gunner. He drives her crazy but I think the enjoys having someone to boss around. He is turning out to be a great minded little thing and I can't wait to see how he turns out.

I'm hoping I can keep up with this blog! I really miss it! Where does the time go??

Gunner




Daya




Ely



Lootah