I will admit that I was not excited about moving to Texas. I am warming up to Austin as a city but I am still missing Nashville pretty fierce. The horse scene here can be pretty sad but it’s not all bad. I now have Amanda to go to events with. A few weeks ago that was volunteering and this past weekend it was to take advantage of a fun open schooling day.
I was pretty apprehensive about this outing leading up to it. Not only have I not put together an entire course in literally over a year and a half… I had a baby, lost my core, and a decent amount of my bravery went missing. We have jumped things here and there and had lessons but it is very safe to say I had not found my mojo.
I went into the day thinking worst case I could get Annie off the farm and have some Which Which/FroYo on my way home. We would pop over a few things in a new place and I would hopefully get more comfortable out and about… By going into it with low expectations I wasn’t too upset when I had to ride an Annie kite before I had a horse underneath me.
I usually find myself somewhere between jumper and eventer land. I went on all sorts of eventing adventures with Annie in 2016. Unfortunately I was almost always alone. I became a bit of a nomad and kind of met whoever I could wherever I was going. That is one of the best thing about eventer land though – the people. Good ride or bad ride, rain or shine, you can always count on at least a few friendly faces and helpful hands. This outing was no exception.
There were certainly some ugly moments but overall Annie was a super star. I forgot to ride at times and buried her (see above) and she still popped over like hey NBD. I will forever be grateful to know that this mare can get us out of my ammie mistake sticky situations.
Did I make anyones eyes bleed… maybe. Did they care? Nope. Everyone was cheering us on! It may not have been a real show but it was a pretty big accomplishment in my book! Amanda’s trainer was even able to get some of her barn girls to watch Bea for me. Barn baby/side kick for the win.
We are not back to where we were but after getting out there I know we will be back at it in no time. I have a feeling a lot more early mornings are in my future and I can’t wait for the adventures.
I personally think you guys look fantastic! Especially for all the time off. I have to 100% agree about eventer-land. I have never met a more supportive group of strangers in my life ♡
Right?! Definitely my people lol.
What a great way to kick start your Mojo!
It was a great outing!
Gotta start somewhere!
Definitely.
MOJO MOJO MOJO you got it! 🙂 She looks great and so do you!!
We have a bit back! 🙂
What a great way to dip your toes back into showing again and a great way to meet new people! You and Annie look awesome!
Thanks! Can’t wait to get out there again.
You guys look great, and if you look this good now imagine how you’re gonna be when you really start getting back into the swing of things!
Thank you 🙂
Woohoo! I think you’ll find lots of ways to have fun in TX. Especially with Amanda nearby!
I can relate to how you’re feeling quite well. I didn’t spawn or anything, but I was stuck barely riding and not really jumping at all for about a year. It’s funny how the brave pants get lost in the laundry after a break like that.
Sometimes the best way to get back to it, is to just go and do. Sounds like you two are on the right track!
Lol. Lost in the laundry is right!
You didn’t lose too much of that mojo it looks like! Y’all look great.
You guys look fierce! Way to go. And babysitter ftw! You just gotta be scrappy and flexible as a baby + horse mom.