Don't let go

It has been a really good past coupe days. I got a job interview on Tuesday for a paraprofessional in a school either with a kindergarten class or with the school nurse. I'm very excited! Next week I am assisting Kim with her summer camp AND she gave me a list of horses that need Parelli. So that is super exciting. I realized today that I know a lot more then I think but that there is still a TON for me to learn and experience. I suppose each experience will make me a better horsewoman. It is a lot more pressure at this new barn to really be the best I can be.  I represent Parelli here, I represent myself more then I have in the past. I try to ride and do my level 4 stuff when no one is around because I want to be a proper role model for all these young girls that Kim has told to look up to me. I still feel like a student- I hope that never goes away. The experience I lack is with other horses and other horsenalities. The horse Chip that I played with today is awesome at online and liberty (Liberty with a left brain is so fun!!!!). But someone from his past really screwed him up in the saddle. Every movement meant collect and go faster. I put some hay in the middle of the arena to help him stand still and relax. He couldn't at first and finally he blew out and hook his head licked and chewed and was able to stand still and be in a more learning frame of mind instead of robot mode. So far I like him and I think I can do a lot for him.

I don't like to get too mushy in these posts. But tonight it feels right. Remembering all the days at school being bullying, talked about,

given dirty looks, feeling undervalued as a person, I finally feel like I am doing some good in the world. In a way I feel grateful for those experiences because there is going to be someone out there that needs someone to understand. Like chip today- he just wanted me to understand his feelings and that he had ideas too. So many people forget that horses are real animals- they have thoughts and feelings just like people do. You have to find a way to listen to them. Anyways, it feels good to be making a positive impact. <3

Annabelle has a new boyfriend, Hershey 

Picture Update

Not all of my family and friends have a Facebook so I will post lots of pictures on here that I would normally post on (and probably have) Facebook. 

So far everything is still going good Annabelle was a little bit wild tonight- the extrovert really showed. She cantered around for 10mins without stopping or thinking about trying to find a way to stop and she ignored my disengage so I waited until she decided to find the answer on her own. We were at liberty in the big arena and the sprinklers at the far end were a huge help to keep her in a nice circle around me ;). 

First couple days in Colorado

Even though this trip has been extremely stressful it was good to finally be with my brother today and enjoy his company. We haven't decided if we are renting or buying and now they threw building into the mix.

 Annabelle is out with I think 3 geldings I've only met 2 of the horses because she is always using the other one. But she's in a pasture which I am very happy about! At first she was in a tiny pen. By no means is it a michigan pasture but even if it doesnt give her the nutritional part at least she gets to be out in a herd- as naturally as possible. I had asked if at night she could be in a pen and given hay but still no word on that so for now I'm keeping her in there as long as she's happy and if she starts getting skinny I can change something. She has been amazing, our liberty has been better then at home, I have rode her too a lot more go but then we get to work on our stop ;)

 Her feet look terrible- after just one day. I used my rasp to try and even them out and put some stuff on to try and keep the moistre in. But other then that things are good. I had my interview today I feel confident about it I just don't know if I want to work in the area it was. Other people we had asked about the area said to not go there after 6pm. The mountains are gorgeous even though its really really hazy. 

Hour by hour updates

Annabelle is doing well - 10:30am 

3:44pm It's my turn driving til dinner then I will do the night shift- Annabelle got to cool off outside for 15 mins

8:00pm So now it's my moms turn to drive- I will try to sleep until its my turn. We are 600 miles away, more then half. Now that the sun is starting to set its cool enough outside for Annabelle to eat an drink water- still only had 2 gallons of water total. But I'm a lot less worried compared to last year. :)

It's 12:19am been driving since 8am- it's moms shift right now. I can't sleep I'm sure when it's my turn to drive I will be tired. Annabelle still doing well eating drinking and pooping now :P I really like Iowa.....lol 

Moving to Colorado!

Well, it's official I am moving to Colorado on July, 13 2013. I'm sorry for those of you who are hearing this through my blog- I tried to let as many people know. But since it is such short notice I am very busy getting everything figured out! It is a lot to do in a short amount of time. Annabelle will be coming with me of course. I had found a boarding facility that I think I will like. I will be in the Denver area, which is 7 hours away from Parelli land. I am excited about the move- but sad to leave all of the people I love here in Michigan. Packing has been a crazy process since we are leaving in 6 days- there is so much we have to do. I will keep everyone updated. Mark checkout out the new place for Annabelle  and once again God has my back. 💜