I had many great horsey experiences in 2019! I am really pleased with how the year went overall; nothing is ever perfect, but both horses are sound, happy, and healthy, which is really what matters to me. Some of my 2019 goals were met easily or with lots of hard work, and a few of them were utter fails haha. C'est la vie! Let's recap! Happy, health, sound Both mares are doing well in this regard! Dreamy will be 29 this year, and while she definitely shows signs of her age at times, she overall looks and acts much younger than she really is! Ellie has really matured this year, filling out as well as mentally becoming more comfortable in her own skin. As she will be eight this year, I feel like we have moved through the baby phase. having this photo shoot was definitely a highlight of 2019! Continue lessons with Beth and Babette This goal was met and then some! I took almost weekly dressage lessons with Beth and monthly jump lessons with Babette. Thanks to the
Here is a look back to my goals I set in January 2010. Some were met and some were not. But overall I am very happy with how our year progressed!
Sparky - ALL GOALS MET! Yay!
Keep her healthy, happy, and soundRide/drive her lightly
Keep her healthy, happy, and soundContinue to show at recognized dressage shows, a few of the MHA hunter shows, and perhaps a three phase event or twoCompete for the third year in a row at the Standardbred Nationals in AugustTake at least 2 lessons per month with Judy, preferably more if possibleAttend as many clinics as financially possibleMarshal at the racetrack for MSBOA and SD as needed...maybe one day at Cumberland with Shel??- Go team penning and/or try cowboy mounted shooting (I am being serious!! LOL!)
Continue to work on the connection to the bit at the canter, the stretchy trot, and begin to ask for increased collection/impulsionScore consistently in the 60's at Training levelStrengthen my core (This is obviously a goal for me, but I will be achieving it when riding Dreamy, so here it is.)Have fun at WEG
Keep her healthy, happy, and soundContinue the excellent under saddle work started last July-OctWork on balance while walking and trotting, reaching for the bit, and bending ribcageContinue to work on in-hand cues (for showing in 2011)Introduce canter in late summer/early fall (maybe)Attend at least one clinic- Attend at least one SMDA schooling show, not to show, but to "school on the grounds"
Take her to a few lessons at Judy's, mostly just to get her off the farmBe ready to compete in Intro level dressage and walk/trot hunter classes in 2011
We scored consistently in the 60s at our USDF rated shows. We even earned scores at Training level up to a 68.214%! The July day at UNH when we earned that score was the best feeling ever!!! :) Yay for dressage Standardbreds!!!
We rode at WEG 2010! OMG! That was far and away the best equine experience of my life. I will never do something that awesome again, I just know it. It was outrageous, fun, exhausting , thrilling, exciting, did I mention FUN, and so worth it. :-D
And of course, Dreamy earned a ton of other ribbons and year end awards. :) But that was to be expected, right?? ;-D
Overall, 2010 was a huge year for me and Dreamy in competition. I am proud of her and still a little overwhelmed about it all.
I am not 100% sure what 2011 is going to look like just yet. I need to see what the various show calendars look like, decide who is going to do what (Reva is going to debut in 2011!), decide if I want to try more USDF shows or stick with schooling shows (or BOTH), etc, etc. There is still much to be decided for 2011 goals.
But I know one thing. I am healthy, happy, and excited. And my lovely mares are happy and healthy. Not so sure about the "excited" part! LOL! ;-D
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