Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Saddle Time

I know, it's about time. I think I rode maybe 3 times in December, and one bareback toodle in the arena this month. I had yesterday off so I waited until it warmed up (40 degrees FTW!) and headed over to the barn. I was hoping the ground wouldn't be too sloppy from melting snow, and I was in luck! There was just enough thaw that the top layer had some give without being mucky, so Ruby and I trekked out to the hay field and a quick jaunt down to the frozen pond. Despite all the time off, she was good -- a little eager to interpret any movement as a cue to trot (no, no it's not), but I can't blame her for her exhuberance. It was great to be out!
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  1. TeresaAJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    Ruby is so cute!

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    1. TrainwreckInTealJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:18 AM

      I had a plethora of good ear shots to choose from this time, she was SO EXCITED to be out! Haha I love her

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  2. EventingSaddlebredStyleJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:36 AM

    Go Ruby! :)

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  3. SpanishWalkJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    Snow! <3
    What a sweet girl Ruby is.

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    1. TrainwreckInTealJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:44 AM

      I had to venture into the woods to find snow, most of the hay field was bare. Not complaining! Haha

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  4. KateRoseJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    I love ponies that have some time off and still have a brain when you come back! Sounds like a good ride :)

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    1. TrainwreckInTealJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:39 AM

      I'm lucky with Ruby in that regard, she's ways great even after time off!

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  5. Burn the MortgageJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:57 AM

    I'm hoping that the wind dries out the field enough that Mort and I get to go out and play before it gets dark! Windy days = OTTB adventures.

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    1. TrainwreckInTealJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:03 AM

      Fingers crossed! I'm still a few weeks away from being able to ride in the evenings after work I think -- but getting closer! At least January and February have lots of state holidays!

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    2. TrainwreckInTealJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:07 AM

      Being able to ride outside I mean.. haha. Obviously I can always ride after work inside!

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  6. CarlyJanuary 10, 2017 at 12:20 PM

    So jealous of this thing you "outside".

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    1. TrainwreckInTealJanuary 10, 2017 at 12:27 PM

      Now I'm jealous of myself too, because today and tomorrow (while I'm chained to my desk) it will be 60, and then we're getting hit with an ice storm this weekend..... Hooray! /sarcasm

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  7. SprinklerBanditJanuary 10, 2017 at 1:05 PM

    I want to ride.

    Wah.

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    1. TrainwreckInTealJanuary 10, 2017 at 1:12 PM

      Soon! You're so close. And you have other things to occupy your time 😎 like obsessive shopping haha

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  8. kaityJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    I initially read that as "jaunt ON the frozen pond" and was mildly concerned before I realized that I'd read it wrong.

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    1. TrainwreckInTealJanuary 11, 2017 at 4:47 AM

      Bahaha yeah riding ON the pond probably wouldn't have gone well for me 😉😂

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  9. emmaJanuary 11, 2017 at 6:10 AM

    ooooh such a fun outing!! glad the baby pony was so good for it too!! i just <3 trail riding!!

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    1. TrainwreckInTealJanuary 11, 2017 at 6:16 AM

      It's so good for my brain! Also probably hers, but definitely mine...Haha.

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