L. from Viva Carlos came up with this great blog hop!
Pride
Seven great things/strengths in your riding life
- Ypke - While she may challenge me a lot, she truly has taught me tons. Everybody needs to ride a naughty pony at least once in their life!
- Humility - I am not afraid to call myself an idiot and accept that I make mistakes. Live, learn, and be open to learning new things!
- Clicker training - I am so glad that I that I stumbled across clicker training. It truly does help!
- My trainer - She works well with Ypke, and she explains things in a manner that is (typically) easy for me to understand.
- A truck and trailer - Makes hauling to vet for emergencies, and going to events much more easier. Having a truck and trailer truly does make your mind more at peace, knowing you will be ready in case of certain emergencies or events. Now if only my horse was a good loader... all in due time, all in due time.
- My facility - Several acres of pastures, an obstacle arena, a 55' in diameter roundpen, a wannabe dressage arena, a decent tack room, a stock, four 12x12 stalls with additional 12x12 runs, etc. You can view it here. Definitely isn't anything super fancy, but it is better than a lot of places!
- A fantastic vet and farrier - Seriously, I need to do a blog post dedicated to Ypke's beautiful barefoot, rock solid hooves; they are gorgeous. Ypke's vet is so patient and dedicated; I love how he explains everything as he goes along and is more than willing to answer any questions. I also like how he won't swindle you into paying a whole lotta $$$$ on tests if he knows they aren't nessarcary. .
Envy
Seven things you lack or covet for you or your horse
- Unlimited funds - Does this need an explanation?
- Confidence - I envy people that have unshakeable confidence. When I see people keeping their cool on rearing, bucking, and crazy horses, all I can do is wonder how they aren't crying out of fear.
- Indoor arenas - I have never really wished for an indoor arena; the weather around here isn't typically bad. These past three months as far as weather goes? HORRIBLE! I so want an indoor arena.
- Miles upon miles of trails nearby - It would be so nice and convenient not have to haul anywhere.
- Good weather - Is there even such a thing this year?
- Horses who have minions - Yes, I am looking right at you, Shyloh. Ypke needs a set of minions.
- Designer/custom apparel and tack - Let's face it, who doesn't want to upgrade?
Wrath
Seven things that make you angry
- Horses that refuse to load - Ypke will be a good loader one day. One day, I say!
- Wannabe horse trainers - Need I say more?
- Unpolished/dirty tack - Honestly, I would polish people's tack for free. It looks so pretty and smells oh-so nice when it is clean.
- Abuse and neglect - Two questions: 1.) Why take it out on the horse? 2.) Why own a horse if you don't want to take care of it?
- When the Kraken escapes - You can view the story of the Kraken (aka the crazy pyscho horse) here.
- Increasing prices - This goes for everything really.
- Ignorance
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Sloth
Seven things you neglect to do or cut corners on
- I am too lazy to take pictures.
- I let Ypke's snazzy mohawk get too long.
- I don't wash saddle pads super often.
- I don't wipe the dirt/mud off my boots before entering the tack room.
- I always let the grain supply run low.
- I don't brush Ypke's tail very often.
- Not blogging frequently!
Greed
Seven most expensive things you own for your horse/riding
- Trailer - 2013 Exiss straight load w/ ramp, warmblood sized.
- Ypke!
- Pasture fencing - 3 rail vynl fence
- My helmet - Charles Owen AYR8
- Saddle pads - EquiPedic, ImpactGel, Fleeceworks, Thinline, Back on Track, etc.
- Saddles
- Hay - After all, Queen Ypke of Narnia can't consume anything except top of the line hay.
Gluttony
Seven guilty pleasures or favorite items
- Owning a Fjord
- Watching people drool about how cool looking Ypke is - Please continue to stroke my ego.
- Polishing tack frequently - To most people tack polishing is a mere chore, but I absolutely love it.
- Having Ypke on my family's property
- Riding
- Ypke never having a lame day in her life - *knock on wood*
- Giving Ypke a spa day - She doesn't really enjoy it, but I do!
Lust
Seven things you love about horses and riding
- Stress relief - There is something about horses that just sucks away any ounce of stress. (Unless of course, you are stressing over an injured horse)
- The smell - Nothing like the smell of horses, leather tack, and grain!
- The feeling of accomplishment - Who love that sense of accomplishment that comes along?
- Happiness - It is hard to stay sad when horses are around.
- The mental and physical benefits
- The versatility - You can do a lot with horses! Cattle sorting, reining, western pleasure, trail riding, jumping, dressage, cross country, eventing, vaulting, etc.
- The friendships - It is always great to make friends that have things in common with you (aka: a love of horses)
Every horse needs minions! At least two.
ReplyDeleteLove the minions!
ReplyDeleteYpke is so cute, and Humility is a great thing to have in this sport!
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