I know....your thinking shes crazy, how does hard work feel good. Well my first full week is over and I'm feeling somewhat exhausted but also rejuvenated almost. The first few days were difficult, my muscles definitely weren't used to working so hard but as the days went on they actually started to want to work harder and it felt good afterwards. Yeah I know...shes crazy, the Kansas air as got to her.
The days are long, usually 12 hour days. And Saturdays are working days to, then Sundays are off. It truly is amazing how fast the days go, although it seems like the week has gone so slowly. It feels like Ive been here for a lifetime already, and its only been a week.
Ive been riding a lot. Almost starting from the beginning again. I have to get used to how these horses work and I'm slowly getting better. Its amazing how riding three or four horses a day can help your riding improve. Riding two or three times a week like I used to just doesn't cut it!!
The main horses I'm riding right now are Bunns, the paint mare.. shes getting much better, actually listening to me now. Dot, a little chestnut mare, bred out of cutting stock, not for reining but shes very smooth and a fun one to ride. Then theres Jake, a big bay gelding that used to be a ranch/trail horse. Yes Megan this is the one who looks and walks just like Prr. He is so much like Prr its hilarious, he is always right in there wanting to see things, hes a big goof! But he is fun to ride, he has a huge lope stride, more like my thoroughbred. Then there is Cisco, a cute little buckskin gelding. Hes a fast little guy, or at least he was until I learnt how to ride properly haha, the last few rides we have gotten better. He is a really good one to learn on. Plus I'm finally getting my stops, and I actually slid about a foot with him today when we stopped!! That was fun.
I met the Vet the other day, Randy I believe his name was. He was doing an acupuncture treatment of Cobra, the horse with the chip in his knee. That was my first time seeing acupuncture on a horse. It was very educational and interesting. Then he checked out a 2 year old that had swollen hocks. Possibly OCD or just swelling from being started, is what the vet said.
This afternoon I ventured out to find a T mobile. I found it very easily actually and got myself a phone. If anyone wants the number, e mail me and Ill let you know. I'm always happy to hear familiar voices. I also went to Pizza Hut which is just down the road from the house. And guess what Pizza Hut down here has?? A take out or I should say "carry out" window. haha yea a drive through to pick up your pizza. Weird eh?
Oh yea that's another thing apparently I say eh all the time.. and I'm starting to catch myself. Every time I say it they all laugh at me!! It really is funny. Oh and did ya know its not a toque down here...its a stock cap haha and everything is "Just Peachy" oh I love that one!! And no I do not have a southern accent yet.. by I'm counting down the days until I do. Ive already caught myself a couple times saying things with a southern drawl to it. Apparently the accent in Kansas is not nearly as bad as farther south. Its still funny to me.
And the last thing for tonight... did ya ever think you could rent movies from a vending machine??!! yes a vending machine, like the machine that gives out bags of chips and chocolate bars. There was one at the Price Chopper outside in front of the doors. I couldn't believe my eyes!!
That's all for now, sorry for the delay, Ive just been too tired, and its just to difficult for me to get my words out.
More later, Nic
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