WooooEEEE has it ever been hot here! I'm not complaining though....I adore summer <3>
I am so excited about my visit home....22 days :)
Things here at the farm have been going great. I continue to ride Cash and with each ride we both feel stronger and more like a team. He's a great horse.
We have a new pony foal here....she's SUPER cute! I'll have to get some pictures of her.
Other then that not much else is new. Everyone is still at Spruce Meadows but will be returning home within the next 2 weeks. Then it'll be time to get ready for Blainville and Bromont.
Sorry this one is so short....I'm really tired so I think I'm going to hit the hay!
Happy Trails.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
31 days and counting....HOME visit!
Hello All. OOps it's been almost 2 weeks since I last posted. I'm still here and things are still going very well.
My blog finally made it whole circle and Amy asked me about it. I told her that I've written it from the beginning thinking my boss should be able to read it and it be ok. So I sent her the link and told her to read away. If there is anything that makes her uncomfortable I will gladly remove it as it was never my intention to cause an issue for Millar Brooke Farm, it's staff or clients ect. This whole blog writing started as a way to let my family members and friends know how things are going without having to tell the same story 50 times. I never would have immagined it would have grown this big with so many people around the world following my story. I definatly don't hold that lightly and am always thankful for this experience and for the support from everyone reading. I have had grooms who have been hired to work here read it before coming and they said it was a great window into "A day in the life...."
It's not always easy or glamourous but when I write I never put anything negative...besides my own thoughts or feelings which I'm entitled to have, but still cautious in what I say or how I word it.
Hi Amy if your reading! Welcome to my blog.
Things at the farm have been carrying on as normal with everyone away at Spruce Meadows. I hear the horses are doing very well over there and we actually managed to watch one of the televised classes that Ian and In Style won! I saw Nikki on tv.....it was nice to acually see whats was going on over there. I miss Spruce dearly as I used to work there.
I've been riding Cash every second day.....I am really starting to love that horse. It's always a pleasure to ride him :) I am working hard on the tips Amy gave me to work on trying to always improve myself as a rider.
I really want to get back into a lesson program as I feel it's an important part to keep improving and getting stronger.
I had the day off today....well I worked for 2 hours first thing this morning as I had a horse leaving I had to get ready before he got on the truck. Once he was safely loaded and pulling out the driveway I made sure everything was set for the day and I was going back to bed! I slept in after that, cleaned my house and made myself up. Went grocery shopping and had a 60 minute massage....mmmmm I sooooo needed that. I can actually move now. I had no idea how many knots I had in my back and under my shoulder blades. My finger tips keep going numb when I muck stalls and I found out its because knots were pinching a nerve when I moved a certain way....ouch. Might have to do this a few times a month. I feel great and today was a beautiful day.
I'm not able to make it home in time for my friends wedding which I'm SO extremly dissapointed about, however Amy was nice enough to offer me time off once everyone gets back home and settled. So I'm coming home again for a week.....a few weeks late but home none the less! I told Lisa I'll make it up to her and we can have a whole day of post wedding party so I can see and hear everything about that amazing day. Love you girl! I'm really really excited to see my farm, horses, Merissa who is running the place for me and taking such good care of the farm my mom said it's never looked better. Thanks Merissa and Leyland! Can't wait to visit with you....and I'm going to SWIM. Port Alberni summer here I come. Things to do.....swim in Sproat lake, go for a boat ride/tubing, visit all friends and have post wedding party, hang out with family, go tubing down the river which is the best way to spend a day ever, dance into the night with all the girls I miss like crazy, ride my OWN horses, visit my wonderful neighbour and family who lives across the street :) Oh man so many things to do. I get so excited thinking about it.....31 days!
I'm also on a fitness kick to get back in shapre before then haha. I got some pounds to lose! Bought all good food today and am going to start going to the gym a few times a week. Going to try for 5 but I know how tired I am some times at the end of the day so we'll see. I CAN do this.
Anyway I should un wind and get to bed. Back to the grind tomorrow. Thinking of you all and will try not to go so long without writing again....TTFN
My blog finally made it whole circle and Amy asked me about it. I told her that I've written it from the beginning thinking my boss should be able to read it and it be ok. So I sent her the link and told her to read away. If there is anything that makes her uncomfortable I will gladly remove it as it was never my intention to cause an issue for Millar Brooke Farm, it's staff or clients ect. This whole blog writing started as a way to let my family members and friends know how things are going without having to tell the same story 50 times. I never would have immagined it would have grown this big with so many people around the world following my story. I definatly don't hold that lightly and am always thankful for this experience and for the support from everyone reading. I have had grooms who have been hired to work here read it before coming and they said it was a great window into "A day in the life...."
It's not always easy or glamourous but when I write I never put anything negative...besides my own thoughts or feelings which I'm entitled to have, but still cautious in what I say or how I word it.
Hi Amy if your reading! Welcome to my blog.
Things at the farm have been carrying on as normal with everyone away at Spruce Meadows. I hear the horses are doing very well over there and we actually managed to watch one of the televised classes that Ian and In Style won! I saw Nikki on tv.....it was nice to acually see whats was going on over there. I miss Spruce dearly as I used to work there.
I've been riding Cash every second day.....I am really starting to love that horse. It's always a pleasure to ride him :) I am working hard on the tips Amy gave me to work on trying to always improve myself as a rider.
I really want to get back into a lesson program as I feel it's an important part to keep improving and getting stronger.
I had the day off today....well I worked for 2 hours first thing this morning as I had a horse leaving I had to get ready before he got on the truck. Once he was safely loaded and pulling out the driveway I made sure everything was set for the day and I was going back to bed! I slept in after that, cleaned my house and made myself up. Went grocery shopping and had a 60 minute massage....mmmmm I sooooo needed that. I can actually move now. I had no idea how many knots I had in my back and under my shoulder blades. My finger tips keep going numb when I muck stalls and I found out its because knots were pinching a nerve when I moved a certain way....ouch. Might have to do this a few times a month. I feel great and today was a beautiful day.
I'm not able to make it home in time for my friends wedding which I'm SO extremly dissapointed about, however Amy was nice enough to offer me time off once everyone gets back home and settled. So I'm coming home again for a week.....a few weeks late but home none the less! I told Lisa I'll make it up to her and we can have a whole day of post wedding party so I can see and hear everything about that amazing day. Love you girl! I'm really really excited to see my farm, horses, Merissa who is running the place for me and taking such good care of the farm my mom said it's never looked better. Thanks Merissa and Leyland! Can't wait to visit with you....and I'm going to SWIM. Port Alberni summer here I come. Things to do.....swim in Sproat lake, go for a boat ride/tubing, visit all friends and have post wedding party, hang out with family, go tubing down the river which is the best way to spend a day ever, dance into the night with all the girls I miss like crazy, ride my OWN horses, visit my wonderful neighbour and family who lives across the street :) Oh man so many things to do. I get so excited thinking about it.....31 days!
I'm also on a fitness kick to get back in shapre before then haha. I got some pounds to lose! Bought all good food today and am going to start going to the gym a few times a week. Going to try for 5 but I know how tired I am some times at the end of the day so we'll see. I CAN do this.
Anyway I should un wind and get to bed. Back to the grind tomorrow. Thinking of you all and will try not to go so long without writing again....TTFN
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Live Happy, Laugh Often, Love Much
Hi All,
Wow June 4th already. Time is passing by so quickly. The days continue to get more warm and summertime is just around the corner. One of my best friends gets married in one month today. I hope I can be there for her on this next amazing journey of her life....thinking of you babe!
We are growing up.....when we stop to turn around and look back at where we came from I hope we are all happy with what we see. We should live in the now and stride forward with our heads held high and be ready to experience whatever life puts in front of our path. Everyone is walking a different journey that is suited to each and all their hopes and dreams. Dream big, reach for the stars and never give up.
I am living proof that hard work and dedication pay off.
Everyday that sun rises and sets I am more and more happy with where I am. Everyday I am thankful, everyday I miss my family but their support helps me in knowing that I am exactly where I need to be for right now. I love you.
Tomorrow is going to be an incredible day. I have a lunging lesson with Ian and Centre Ice and a riding lesson with Amy and Cash. Any rider knows just how truely excited I am right now!
I have two more days with them before they head off to Spruce Meadows with he rest of the staff and horses who left earlier in the week. I will be manning the farm again. I have 7 horses inside, and 13 outside and 2 other staff to help me. I am confident in taking charge and priveliged to have the faith put in me to take it on. Thank you Millar Family. Such wonderful people who have dedicated every part of their being to achieve their dream and strive towards greatness. I have said it before but the countless hours, hard work, riding, teaching, training that they put in far exceeds my expectation of what I had previously thought. It brings me such joy to be here, to be apart of their legacy, to be part of the Millar Brooke team.
Thank you world for my 24 years and heres to many many many more. One foot in front of the other I will continue to walk along my path. Goodnight TTFN
Wow June 4th already. Time is passing by so quickly. The days continue to get more warm and summertime is just around the corner. One of my best friends gets married in one month today. I hope I can be there for her on this next amazing journey of her life....thinking of you babe!
We are growing up.....when we stop to turn around and look back at where we came from I hope we are all happy with what we see. We should live in the now and stride forward with our heads held high and be ready to experience whatever life puts in front of our path. Everyone is walking a different journey that is suited to each and all their hopes and dreams. Dream big, reach for the stars and never give up.
I am living proof that hard work and dedication pay off.
Everyday that sun rises and sets I am more and more happy with where I am. Everyday I am thankful, everyday I miss my family but their support helps me in knowing that I am exactly where I need to be for right now. I love you.
Tomorrow is going to be an incredible day. I have a lunging lesson with Ian and Centre Ice and a riding lesson with Amy and Cash. Any rider knows just how truely excited I am right now!
I have two more days with them before they head off to Spruce Meadows with he rest of the staff and horses who left earlier in the week. I will be manning the farm again. I have 7 horses inside, and 13 outside and 2 other staff to help me. I am confident in taking charge and priveliged to have the faith put in me to take it on. Thank you Millar Family. Such wonderful people who have dedicated every part of their being to achieve their dream and strive towards greatness. I have said it before but the countless hours, hard work, riding, teaching, training that they put in far exceeds my expectation of what I had previously thought. It brings me such joy to be here, to be apart of their legacy, to be part of the Millar Brooke team.
Thank you world for my 24 years and heres to many many many more. One foot in front of the other I will continue to walk along my path. Goodnight TTFN
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