Photos from the Perfect Day

Momma and baby walking around the property. The snow really did make today so special. It was just us and Denali. It was quiet, calm and beautiful.

I love this photo. She loves him so much, she always has loved him. You can see it in her eye.

Such a beautiful girl. Once she figured out that there was grass under the snow, that was a different story. I had to show her. ;0) I wish I had a good photo of the two of us together. She keeps pinning her ears, lol. Not at me, but just not very good photos. Ophie's Mom took some amazing photos of Denali and I this summer, and I will forever cherish those!

Sunny Sunday

Do yous have treats fors me?

Today was beautiful! I was up late last night making birthday cakes for Ms. Denali. She has her own cake, then I made individual cakes for all the other ponies at the barn. She's been very good, she must know it's her birthday! She is getting a new Lik-it for her stall, cherry flavored, along with an insert that is like an Uncle Jimmy ball, but I think it will be less messy than the ball.

Denali's Birthday Cake

Denali's "cupcakes" to share

Today was beautiful! I was up late last night making birthday cakes for Ms. Denali. She has her own cake, then I made individual cakes for all the other ponies at the barn. She's been very good, she must know it's her birthday! She is getting a new Lik-it for her stall, cherry flavored, along with an insert that is like an Uncle Jimmy ball, but I think it will be less messy than the ball.

I was up really late due to some horse drama, I couldn't sleep. Plus, my husband was away, and I let my mind run wild.

This morning I went to my lesson at 11. Today I rode an old Eventer. He was a huge TB, but the smoothest trot I've ever ridden. I could have ridden him all day. I feel like I did a better job of sitting the trot and doing it right. I also cantered on the old man, it was the sweetest ride ever! He was like a giant 17.1 hh rocking horse. I tried to sneak him in my car, but he wouldn't fit. ;) I think Denali needs a boyfriend! Seriously, I LOVE HIM!! :) He reminded me of Yukon, and that made me smile.

Ran and spent some time with the girl. She was in a really good mood, and very well behaved. We got the driveway re-done at the barn and the big machine was still parked there. Ms. D was pretty sure it was a scary monster that was about to jump out and kill her. We walked past it a few times until she figured out it was fine. Then she started to lick it.

I ran to my car to grab some stuff and she started licking my car too. She got really into it. It was hilarious!

Perfect Day

Today was the last day of my vacation. I did NOTHING over break that I was planning on doing. My garden still needs to be cleaned up, my house still needs a good spring scrub, and my classroom is a disaster. Oh well. There's nothing I can do about it. I work much better under pressure. I always have, I'm a procrastinator at heart. I spent yesterday sitting on a park bench looking at the mountains. I never get bored of them.

I spent the morning getting my lessons together for the next 5 weeks. I wanted to be semi organized before school starts on Monday. I had the copier going from 9 - 12 today. I have PILES of papers all over. I figured this weekend I can go in and get everything organized....OR...I can go play with Ponies. I'll give you a guess of what I'll choose.

I ran out to the barn today and got to watch Denali's lessor ride her. D's leg is still a little swollen, but nothing like she was the other day. I watched for a while then couldn't take it. I ran and put on my pants/boots/helmet and stole my pony back for a short spin (after they were done.) I have to say, there is nothing like sitting on your own horse. She's just so comfortable, and I feel really good on her back.

I just wanted to walk around the arena without freaking the !@#$ out. I feel successful at that. It's funny, I forget how super sensitive she is to your seat. I kept telling myself to take deep breaths and calm down. Each time I did her ears would relax and she'd put her head down. As soon as I'd tense up again, up her head came and her ears went on alert. I need to remember this. I still don't understand how she feels that through a leather saddle. I can sit on her back, squeeze my butt cheeks together three times (like the Wizard of Oz) and she'll back up.

Denali was in such a great mood today. She was super cute, and extra lovey. It was fun to be around her, it was a great day!! Her new blanket came, so I switched out her heavy weight winter blanket for the lighter weight one until it starts to stay warmer during the day.


Hopefully the nice weather stays. When it rains, Denali gets board and does things like this:That reminds me...I need to go buy a board.

After riding I went to Sam's Club to pick up some Nature Valley bars to put into SOMEONE'S 6th birthday cake for Monday. I ran in after riding, so I still had my pants and boots on. I was asked by an old man if I'd groom him. (No.) Then I was asked by two teenagers if I was really riding of if I was just trying to make a fashion statement. Yes. I woke up at 8 am and spent HOURS getting myself this dirty and smelly as part of my fashion statement. Sigh.

Oh, and if you need a good laugh read this. IT'S HILARIOUS! I went to high school with her, and just love reading it.