What's In It For Me?

I was thinking about my goals for each of my horses the today. Killarney is being conditioned for a thirty mile competitive trail ride. Secret is headed to the dressage ring. Remi needs to be trained for saddle work and may show in hand.

With all of this on my mind and many plans for the spring, I headed to the barn to ride Secret. On the drive over I started thinking about what my horses want. I cannot wait to take Secret to her first horse show, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the only horse show she wants attend is one where there is a grass eating contest.

I took a step back and decided that instead of riding (it is after all only February and we have been working hard) I would take Secret for a walk down into the field and let her eat grass. She had a great day and it helps me keep my goals in perspective.