barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 7:52 AM the salmo left you all positive and motivated! lol!

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 7:54 AM I saw the light at the end of the tunnel lol. Now, it's time to make peach cobbler and inspire you people. 

barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 7:55 AM I got all betty crocker last night too- garlic chicken, taters, green beans and crescent rolls for dinner last night, prepped crock pot chili for today.... go me! 

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 7:56 AM Wow....I'm impressed. 

NJJ - 2014-11-06 8:03 AM OK.....Who took Jennifer and substituted "Little Miss Sunshine" ?? 

barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 8:05 AM


this was a super cute movie BTW

 

NJJ - 2014-11-06 8:03 AM OK.....Who took Jennifer and substituted "Little Miss Sunshine" ?? 

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 8:20 AM Ummmmmm.....I'm not trying to inspire you people to make mac n' cheese.....I was thinking of something a little bigger that doesn't involve cooking......

hoofs_in_motion - 2014-11-06 8:23 AM Rob a bank? 

barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 8:24 AM

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 8:25 AM If that's what you really, really want to do........then, YES!!! Go out there and be the best little bank robber that you can be, buddy!!! 

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 8:20 AM Ummmmmm.....I'm not trying to inspire you people to make mac n' cheese.....I was thinking of something a little bigger that doesn't involve cooking......

barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 8:24 AM

bennie1 - 2014-11-06 8:26 AM Have to start somewhere :) 

But, message taken.  I have been giving a lot of thought to this exact subject.  Time is ticking away, and none of us are getting younger.   

barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 8:31 AM They call me the dream crusher 

barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 8:31 AM They call me the dream crusher 

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 8:34 AM O.k. so everyone but Alison and NJJ lol, what do you really want to do that you haven't? What's stopping you? 

barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 8:46 AM

Hey, I posted a nice one!

Fun fact: Tony came with the name Gallagher.... um that was changed IMMEDIATELY

luluwhit - 2014-11-06 8:50 AM good god what happened to gallehger????

Herbie - 2014-11-06 8:56 AM The juice absolutely is worth the squeeze.  I may not be out winning the world, but i'm trying to work towards it.  I've got the nicest group of young horses i've ever had one that is futurity bound in 2015.  Keeping fingers crossed he does well, but even if he doesn't, it was worth doing!  It's something that i've been excited about since he was a weanling and we're finally there!  



I have my husband to thank for helping and encouraging me to do things I never thought i'd do.  I love horse racing....I mean LOVE IT!  Have always wanted to be able to watch a horse I own come down the track.  Because of my husband we have been able to do that.  Haven't had anything win big yet, but never know....might just be the next one that wins big!  



I have a 3 YO that I like and a yearling that I love......and have another 2 YO on the way that won't be mine but I bet I get to ride him.  Yep, that's right, another El Scorcho is coming to live at my house!  So get ready to hear more brag posts from the Quarles clan on how much we love the Scorchos.....and Ricky of course! 



Bottom line.....yesterday is too late....set goals, write them down, and work toward them every day even if it's nothing more than going out and brushing your horses....or whatever a baby step toward YOUR goal would be!  Have realistic expectations daily that build to what your long term goal is and GO FOR IT!  What's the harm in falling short?  NOTHING....it's the journey that is the blessing.  Happy Thursday everyone!  And Jen, I love you buddy!  We got great things in store for us!!!!!   

banjomia - 2014-11-06 9:13 AM As someone who has always been in the "stands" being everyones biggest cheerleader wishing I could get past my fears and just do it...I am finally on my way. I have found the perfect little horse and although she may be just a slow horse for most...she is perfect for me. I am working on my courage to enter our first barrel racing soon........I am 47. Still battling the fear of speed but with each and every ride I'm getting more confidence... Now is the time....................cannot wait.

hoofs_in_motion - 2014-11-06 8:23 AM Rob a bank? 

Three 4 Luck - 2014-11-06 10:19 AM


 One of my cousins did that and I wouldn't really recommend it.  Not only did he serve time, he was also featured on the show "Dumb Crimnals" and then died from a heart attack at age 54.  Bad juju. 

My my husband made grilled chicken, green beans, and garlic bread last night.  He's bringing me Mexican takeout for lunch today...I've been a very naughty girl lately. Heehee

sorrel horse ranch - 2014-11-06 8:22 AM

Well I made stew and Pioneer Woman chocolate pie Saturday.  Does that count? 

banjomia - 2014-11-06 9:13 AM

As someone who has always been in the "stands" being everyones biggest cheerleader wishing I could get past my fears and just do it...I am finally on my way. I have found the perfect little horse and although she may be just a slow horse for most...she is perfect for me. I am working on my courage to enter our first barrel racing soon........I am 47. Still battling the fear of speed but with each and every ride I'm getting more confidence...

Now is the time....................cannot wait.

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 9:16 AM


Yay!!! So, happy for you! 

Herbie - 2014-11-06 8:56 AM The juice absolutely is worth the squeeze.  I may not be out winning the world, but i'm trying to work towards it.  I've got the nicest group of young horses i've ever had one that is futurity bound in 2015.  Keeping fingers crossed he does well, but even if he doesn't, it was worth doing!  It's something that i've been excited about since he was a weanling and we're finally there!  



I have my husband to thank for helping and encouraging me to do things I never thought i'd do.  I love horse racing....I mean LOVE IT!  Have always wanted to be able to watch a horse I own come down the track.  Because of my husband we have been able to do that.  Haven't had anything win big yet, but never know....might just be the next one that wins big!  



I have a 3 YO that I like and a yearling that I love......and have another 2 YO on the way that won't be mine but I bet I get to ride him.  Yep, that's right, another El Scorcho is coming to live at my house!  So get ready to hear more brag posts from the Quarles clan on how much we love the Scorchos.....and Ricky of course! 



Bottom line.....yesterday is too late....set goals, write them down, and work toward them every day even if it's nothing more than going out and brushing your horses....or whatever a baby step toward YOUR goal would be!  Have realistic expectations daily that build to what your long term goal is and GO FOR IT!  What's the harm in falling short?  NOTHING....it's the journey that is the blessing.  Happy Thursday everyone!  And Jen, I love you buddy!  We got great things in store for us!!!!!   

banjomia - 2014-11-06 9:13 AM As someone who has always been in the "stands" being everyones biggest cheerleader wishing I could get past my fears and just do it...I am finally on my way. I have found the perfect little horse and although she may be just a slow horse for most...she is perfect for me. I am working on my courage to enter our first barrel racing soon........I am 47. Still battling the fear of speed but with each and every ride I'm getting more confidence... Now is the time....................cannot wait.

oija - 2014-11-06 9:33 AM I've been doing this for a while just by working on my futurity prospect and growing a breeding business. I've thought about doing some kind of breeding consulting later but will have to develop more contacts and do more research to be ready. I've started though. I'll even have a website model soon. :)

Herbie - 2014-11-06 9:50 AM


Very cool, oija!  It's all about the baby steps and sounds like you're heading the right direction!   

banjomia - 2014-11-06 9:13 AM As someone who has always been in the "stands" being everyones biggest cheerleader wishing I could get past my fears and just do it...I am finally on my way. I have found the perfect little horse and although she may be just a slow horse for most...she is perfect for me. I am working on my courage to enter our first barrel racing soon........I am 47. Still battling the fear of speed but with each and every ride I'm getting more confidence... Now is the time....................cannot wait.

Three 4 Luck - 2014-11-06 9:19 AM  One of my cousins did that and I wouldn't really recommend it.  Not only did he serve time, he was also featured on the show "Dumb Crimnals" and then died from a heart attack at age 54.  Bad juju. 



My my husband made grilled chicken, green beans, and garlic bread last night.  He's bringing me Mexican takeout for lunch today...I've been a very naughty girl lately. Heehee

Herbie - 2014-11-06 9:50 AM Very cool, oija!  It's all about the baby steps and sounds like you're heading the right direction!   

barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 10:07 AM You can doooooooooo it!!!!!!!! 

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 9:58 AM I love me some Herbie and her little speeches :)

hoofs_in_motion - 2014-11-06 9:57 AM I was being sarcastic....... 

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 10:02 AM I really think that we have an amazing support group here, but maybe don't tell each other what we are trying to accomplish. Like Bennie said, she doesn't want to say because it might not happen.....well, I think that if we tell each other we will get a world of support and encouragement and therefore have a much better chance of achieving that goal. I tell you, I get bummed out sometimes, but a few words from Jessi or Alison and I'm ready to push forward again.  

Three 4 Luck - 2014-11-06 10:19 AM  I don't tell anyone because I can't remember the last time I actually fulfilled a goal.  Not for lack of trying either.  I try then get disappointed and try again because I'm stubborn.  It's less embarrassing to fail when others don't know how epic your failure was.

JRust - 2014-11-06 10:19 AM

I'm waiting for ovulation to come around. Then I'll grab my hubby by the britches....lol

I did make a killer pumpkin bread yesterday!!!

~BINGO~ - 2014-11-06 10:30 AM

I would never say I am anything less than beyond blessed in my life. But sometimes going for things doesn't help make anything happen. Hubby and I thought we were finally in a position to be approved for a home loan. We have worked hard to clean up credit, put away for a nice downpayment. Sold things we didn't want to so we could add to our down. Got prequalified, pending we take in tax information. And it all fell apart yesterday. 

Sorry.....didn't want to be a downer. LOL. Go for your goals, guys.  

~BINGO~ - 2014-11-06 10:30 AM I would never say I am anything less than beyond blessed in my life. But sometimes going for things doesn't help make anything happen. Hubby and I thought we were finally in a position to be approved for a home loan. We have worked hard to clean up credit, put away for a nice downpayment. Sold things we didn't want to so we could add to our down. Got prequalified, pending we take in tax information. And it all fell apart yesterday. 



Sorry.....didn't want to be a downer. LOL. Go for your goals, guys.  

~BINGO~ - 2014-11-06 10:30 AM I would never say I am anything less than beyond blessed in my life. But sometimes going for things doesn't help make anything happen. Hubby and I thought we were finally in a position to be approved for a home loan. We have worked hard to clean up credit, put away for a nice downpayment. Sold things we didn't want to so we could add to our down. Got prequalified, pending we take in tax information. And it all fell apart yesterday. 



Sorry.....didn't want to be a downer. LOL. Go for your goals, guys.  

Herbie - 2014-11-06 10:32 AM It's important to set attainable goals that stair step to your ultimate goal.  Sure, we'd all love to run down the tunnel at the Thomas & Mack, but it's not a realistic goal for me, so it isn't on my list.  I do believe that occasional failure is part of the journey and that any failure is to be learned from, but if EPIC failure is something that you continue seeing, I think it's time to re-evaluate your short term goals and the steps it will take to accomplish them.  



I am a worrier by nature....I used to worry about everything and still do if I allow myself to.  I try very hard not to verbalize anything negative.  I try not to verbalize my fears or my worries.  Without verbalizing them they have no merit.  If I find those fears or negativities are haunting my mind I will make a CHOICE not to think about it.  And yes, it is that simple, it IS a choice.  I will not let fear or anxiety rule my life.....it has in the past but it won't any more. 



I would encourage everyone on here to read "That Winning Feeling" by Jane Savoie (not sure I spelled that correctly).  It's a short book and easy read but it really did change my life when I was struggling with things a bit.  It is about goal setting and having a positive attitude but I have applied it to so many parts of my life.  It is a must read and something I think every person can benefit from.

 

Herbie - 2014-11-06 10:32 AM It's important to set attainable goals that stair step to your ultimate goal.  Sure, we'd all love to run down the tunnel at the Thomas & Mack, but it's not a realistic goal for me, so it isn't on my list.  I do believe that occasional failure is part of the journey and that any failure is to be learned from, but if EPIC failure is something that you continue seeing, I think it's time to re-evaluate your short term goals and the steps it will take to accomplish them.  



I am a worrier by nature....I used to worry about everything and still do if I allow myself to.  I try very hard not to verbalize anything negative.  I try not to verbalize my fears or my worries.  Without verbalizing them they have no merit.  If I find those fears or negativities are haunting my mind I will make a CHOICE not to think about it.  And yes, it is that simple, it IS a choice.  I will not let fear or anxiety rule my life.....it has in the past but it won't any more. 



I would encourage everyone on here to read "That Winning Feeling" by Jane Savoie (not sure I spelled that correctly).  It's a short book and easy read but it really did change my life when I was struggling with things a bit.  It is about goal setting and having a positive attitude but I have applied it to so many parts of my life.  It is a must read and something I think every person can benefit from.

 

Three 4 Luck - 2014-11-06 11:09 AM  What has been so very frustrating is that my most recent goals are something I was able to do before without even trying, and should be able to now. Very small, very attainable.  All the pieces are there, the work put in, but the execution is lacking.  Last year it was because my horse got hurt and then sick and was out for 3 months...I was so very close, but the rules of the association sunk me.  This year we completely fell apart and then things got wild (good and bad).  And my backup plan isn't going my way either.  This has been my horsey life since the year 2000 when my good horse hurt himself badly early in the year and my goal of making the circuit finals evaporated.  That was the last time I said a goal out loud.  Since then, it's been flashes of brilliance coupled with lots of failure and rotten luck.   I will die trying though, too stubborn to stop.

Herbie - 2014-11-06 11:21 AM Believe me, I completely understand and could share some things with you that have made me want to give up as well.  The rug has been jerked out from under all of us more times than we'd like to mention.  I too am in a rebuilding stage and had to come to terms with the fact that I couldn't get my recent project where he needed to go for a couple of different reasons, so I bit the bullet, swallowed my pride and sent him out to someone who could.  He's too talented to wait on me and my schedule.  I'm so glad I did it now. 



I've had to sell great horses to be able to afford to live in the past.  I've sold horses so my ex husband could go rodeo, i've sold horses to pay for my divorce and then found them starved to death in a pasture with halters grown into their heads.  I've seen a person I thought was my best friend go to prison for something I never dreamed she'd be capable of.  I lost my father in my divorce to my ex husband and my ex ended up with the stallion of the program that i've worked so hard to promote and grow over the years.  So I hear ya on things gone wrong, but lets think about things gone right!



For me the things gone right begin with my husband...he is the best thing that has happened to me and supports me 100%, as I do him.  Our #1 priority are his daughters and everything else is second.  We have some very neat young horses and are excited to see what the future holds for Ricky and Gunnar.  I've had the opportunity to start some really neat outside horses on the pattern this year and from that have developed some pretty awesome friendships.  I have only been to maybe 1 or 2 barrel races this year but that is ok.....i'm working toward being able to go and have a trailer full to go with.....even if I have to send them out to someone else to finish for me.  HAHA

 

livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 10:57 AM

well miss Jen I am going for IT! And I'm scared and it's requiring some kicking me in the but by myself but I'm doing it!

Finances changed for the better for us recently which means my husband no longer farms and is around to help with our kids. Which means this chick is getting back into barrel racing after a 10 yr break. So what did I do? Get a 3D horse and ease back into things. Heck NO!! I bought an own daughter of FG trained by a futirity rider, that is still futirity eligible. Last week I mailed off my Diamonds and Dirt entry form!! Did I mention I have never rode in a barrel race out of state let alone a futirity? I was a 1D rider back in high school eons ago. My horse is way underjockied as the moment! But I've got the plan. In riding and getting better. Lost 10 of the 50 lbs I want to loose. So come March I will either be happy with things or the laughing stock of D&D. Either way I'm going for it! But yeah I'm scared to death!

livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 12:06 PM

 Hey that's cool!!  Glad to know I'm not alone!  I had another horse that was suppose to ease me back in but she got EPM and has stifled issues so we never did anything. I traveled around looking at finished horses and didn't find anything I liked. Happened upon my new girl and it was love at first ride!  So since she is futirity eligible I decided why not!!  Maybe I will see you around?

oija - 2014-11-06 11:42 AM


This is kind of me too. I was solid in high school. Made the finals, retrained some. Was better at poles admittedly though. But I'm getting back in 10 years later. Unfortunately the gelding I was working on and starting to place in the 4D and run in the 3D some of the time has injured himself badly. But I have my futurity prospect and a four year old in training. I am breeding. And I have lost almost 50 of the 80 pounds or so I need to lose.

livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 10:57 AM well miss Jen I am going for IT! And I'm scared and it's requiring some kicking me in the but by myself but I'm doing it! Finances changed for the better for us recently which means my husband no longer farms and is around to help with our kids. Which means this chick is getting back into barrel racing after a 10 yr break. So what did I do? Get a 3D horse and ease back into things. Heck NO!! I bought an own daughter of FG trained by a futirity rider, that is still futirity eligible. Last week I mailed off my Diamonds and Dirt entry form!! Did I mention I have never rode in a barrel race out of state let alone a futirity? I was a 1D rider back in high school eons ago. My horse is way underjockied as the moment! But I've got the plan. In riding and getting better. Lost 10 of the 50 lbs I want to loose. So come March I will either be happy with things or the laughing stock of D&D. Either way I'm going for it! But yeah I'm scared to death!

livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 10:57 AM well miss Jen I am going for IT! And I'm scared and it's requiring some kicking me in the but by myself but I'm doing it! Finances changed for the better for us recently which means my husband no longer farms and is around to help with our kids. Which means this chick is getting back into barrel racing after a 10 yr break. So what did I do? Get a 3D horse and ease back into things. Heck NO!! I bought an own daughter of FG trained by a futirity rider, that is still futirity eligible. Last week I mailed off my Diamonds and Dirt entry form!! Did I mention I have never rode in a barrel race out of state let alone a futirity? I was a 1D rider back in high school eons ago. My horse is way underjockied as the moment! But I've got the plan. In riding and getting better. Lost 10 of the 50 lbs I want to loose. So come March I will either be happy with things or the laughing stock of D&D. Either way I'm going for it! But yeah I'm scared to death!

Bigtime mistake - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM My motivation is waking up every day knowing I'm living my dream. Just walking outside and seeing my horses makes me realize how good life is. Have my two beautiful yearlings, my two gorgeous mares, the gelding I raised, sold, then claimed back last year and the 31 year old mare that is the foundation to my breeding. Also have two babies due in 2015 that I'm super excited about. Yes, life is good.

livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 10:57 AM

well miss Jen I am going for IT! And I'm scared and it's requiring some kicking me in the but by myself but I'm doing it!

Finances changed for the better for us recently which means my husband no longer farms and is around to help with our kids. Which means this chick is getting back into barrel racing after a 10 yr break. So what did I do? Get a 3D horse and ease back into things. Heck NO!! I bought an own daughter of FG trained by a futirity rider, that is still futirity eligible. Last week I mailed off my Diamonds and Dirt entry form!! Did I mention I have never rode in a barrel race out of state let alone a futirity? I was a 1D rider back in high school eons ago. My horse is way underjockied as the moment! But I've got the plan. In riding and getting better. Lost 10 of the 50 lbs I want to loose. So come March I will either be happy with things or the laughing stock of D&D. Either way I'm going for it! But yeah I'm scared to death!

~BINGO~ - 2014-11-06 10:57 AM  I do appreciate the responses. I am by no means ungrateful and I hope I didn't come off as that way. We are renting a house that works beautifully for us. It was just hard getting hopes up and it not working again. This is the third time we have tried. Each time we are told something else needs fixed. So maybe next time. All in Gods timing.

livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 10:57 AM well miss Jen I am going for IT! And I'm scared and it's requiring some kicking me in the but by myself but I'm doing it! Finances changed for the better for us recently which means my husband no longer farms and is around to help with our kids. Which means this chick is getting back into barrel racing after a 10 yr break. So what did I do? Get a 3D horse and ease back into things. Heck NO!! I bought an own daughter of FG trained by a futirity rider, that is still futirity eligible. Last week I mailed off my Diamonds and Dirt entry form!! Did I mention I have never rode in a barrel race out of state let alone a futirity? I was a 1D rider back in high school eons ago. My horse is way underjockied as the moment! But I've got the plan. In riding and getting better. Lost 10 of the 50 lbs I want to loose. So come March I will either be happy with things or the laughing stock of D&D. Either way I'm going for it! But yeah I'm scared to death!

mtcanchazer - 2014-11-06 11:39 AM LRQHS, I love you! Well, I love your post any ways, LOL. Thank you so much for posting, just what I needed to hear! I love motivational posts.



BTW, Bingo, may I just say don't feel bad about the house loan process. My parents have gone through this lately with a refinanc, and it is a mess anymore. There is no winning I swear as my parents have good credit. My folks were approved, but the appraiser gave a way low end appraisal (between 60-70% of what our house is actually worth if we went to sell it today) so they ended up not refinancing. Oh well, c'est la vie. And if you are me, la vie en rose!   

Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM HECK YA!  That is awesome!  I wish you all the success in the world in the futurities an beyond!  My colt with be at D & D but I won't be jockeying him.  With my work schedule i'm not able to take off as i'd need to in order to get to the futurities nor could I get him the places he needed to be to season him, so I decided to send mine off 3 weeks ago to season.  Got a text today that he ran 3 tenths off the horse that won the 1D at a jackpot so I think I made the right decision.  Gunnar can give him the opportunity I couldn't and get him places he needs to go.  I'm pretty excited about the future with these two and hope Ricky doesn't decide to be Richard when the money is on the line.  LOL

Maybe if I get down to D & D at least over the weekend we can meet up! 

Three 4 Luck - 2014-11-06 11:39 AM Ok, deep breath.

Positive:  my gelding and I have run in every D known to barrel racing...we're just versatile that way. LOL  



What little bit I've been able to work my 4 year old, she has shown me that she is everything I hoped for if I can get and keep her feet sound.  And my 3 year old hasn't made a wrong move since she's been home from flunking out of her 30 days, so I have hope that she will still make something eventually if I can find the right person to put some time on her.



I am blessed with an awesome husband who makes me laugh every day, and 2 healthy kids who are the joy of my days.  They are what has kept me going through it all.  6 years ago, I thought I might never run barrels again.  In fact, I was told it would take a miracle.  I'm a walking talking example of the power of prayer.  

livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM  My mare would probably been better off being jockied by someone else but I like running barrels so didn't see much fun in that. I have the time and means just maybe not the skill but it's more of a bucket list/experience thing for me. Meet new people and overcome some of my fears. I get anxiety hauling new places all by myself. I made the 9 hr haul to get my new horse all by myself though!  Good luck with Ricky!

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 1:54 PM


It's not about winning. It's about the ride. I'm sure excited for you and think your story may inspire some of us for the better :) 

lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:07 PM I am SERIOUSLY going to be cheering ya'll on .... VERY cool stuff and way to take the initiative to DO it!!!

livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM  My mare would probably been better off being jockied by someone else but I like running barrels so didn't see much fun in that. I have the time and means just maybe not the skill but it's more of a bucket list/experience thing for me. Meet new people and overcome some of my fears. I get anxiety hauling new places all by myself. I made the 9 hr haul to get my new horse all by myself though!  Good luck with Ricky!

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 2:09 PM


Do you need a beer girl or some comic relief to soothe your nerves before you ride? Because, I'll totally come and do that for you :) 

lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:18 PM DUDE ... we'd be the BEST comic relief/ designated beer drinking cheering section EVER!!!!!!

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 1:54 PM It's not about winning. It's about the ride. I'm sure excited for you and think your story may inspire some of us for the better :) 

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 2:19 PM


Truf... 

livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 2:24 PM


I haven't rode in so long I don't know what kind of mess I'll be like. I don't like beer. Bring vodka! I'm sure I'll be a mess. I went to an exhibition the other day. First with my new horse. I am always a breakfast person but when I got up I wasn't hungry. I learned a long time ago if I'm not hungry don't eat. Your asking for it if you do! Finally got hungry after my run so it was my nerves I'm sure!

lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:33 PM We'll drink the beer, cheer, and mix you bloody mary's. Deal???!

Herbie - 2014-11-06 2:16 PM

I'm jealous!  I wish I could have done this too but just no way.  I used to have a futurity horse every year that I had raised and trained and would haul and then sell as a later 4 or 5 YO.  I haven't been able to run one at a futurity since 2004 and I miss it!  But my job doens't allow me to take off the week at a time to go to the futurities, so I shall live vicariously through you and my colt!  So excited for you and hope to see you in many short gos!  You're my hero and i'm pulling for ya!  Until I can quit my job and ride for living (BLAHAHAHAHAHAHA) i'm going to be stuck letting someone else jockey the one i've trained.  

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 1:51 PM


OH wow! This made me get goose bumps reading. How stinking awesome! I'm totally on your support team now and want updates! 

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 5:29 AM

 I was Betty Crocker a few days ago. Today I am inspiration to go after what you want.

How many of you are sitting back wishing, dreaming and wanting something so bad but never go after it for whatever reason......scared of failure, don't believe in yourself, etc? Well, today is the day. Tomorrow is too. It's time to go after what you want. Grab yourself by the britches and get after it! Why? Because, as my friend Jessi Quarles says, the juice is definitely worth the squeeze :)

barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 2:42 PM

I am superb at drinking and cheering 

runningfree123 - 2014-11-06 3:00 PM

 I have been thinking alot about this very thing lately.  I will be 49 in a few weeks and I decided the things I regretted the most were the things I was to afraid to do so I didn't do. I spent years with my daughter doing her barrel racing thing and I always wanted to do something with horses- but didn't because of my many hundreds of reasons and excuses. So this spring I bought a very nice cutting bred little gelding and I have gotten into the EXCA Association for the cowboy extreme racing. I found a great trainer- in fact she just won the furturity championship on her horse just last weekend a the finals.  And this coming 2015- I am going to start competing.  My motto right now is Buckle or Cookie!!  I want to lose 20 lbs by March 14th.  Everyone is giving me a hard time and trying to feed me but I don't care. Cause I shall be wearing my very own shiny new buckle by Oct 2015.  I even made myself up alittle EXCA Buckle Clip art and a chocolate chip cookie little banner thing to remind me of the goal daily.  And I made myself a little quote to hang up as well.  "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams for they have already come true and are waiting for you to claim them." Some of it I stole and just added my own thoughts to it. So many times we tell ourselves all kinds of crazy things about why we can't do something. Well I am telling myself all kinds of crazy ideas why I can do it.  Cause I am doing it.  I have also read some really great books lately by Jane Savoire and a couple of other authors that are just as wonderful.  Life is WAY TO SHORT- and we don't have any idea what time is left.  I have spent way to many years wishing and dreaming so I am spending the rest of what is left DOING..  Because why not??

 

barrelracr131 - 2014-11-06 2:12 PM

I feel the same way- someone could else could probably do better with my big goober of a gelding-

but I like running him, so off I run :) We can improve together, and he's taught me a lot. 

livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 2:47 PM Well at least you have the skills! I rode the same horse for 9 yrs. and then got married had kids college and stuff so I retired her. I haven't rode 50 different horses so I don't feel like I have the experience. But I love to learn! I hope you get to get back at it. I'm sure sitting on the side line is hard when you know how to play the game. I'll pray things work out so you can come show me how it's done!!

runningfree123 - 2014-11-06 4:00 PM  I have been thinking alot about this very thing lately.  I will be 49 in a few weeks and I decided the things I regretted the most were the things I was to afraid to do so I didn't do. I spent years with my daughter doing her barrel racing thing and I always wanted to do something with horses- but didn't because of my many hundreds of reasons and excuses. So this spring I bought a very nice cutting bred little gelding and I have gotten into the EXCA Association for the cowboy extreme racing. I found a great trainer- in fact she just won the furturity championship on her horse just last weekend a the finals.  And this coming 2015- I am going to start competing.  My motto right now is Buckle or Cookie!!  I want to lose 20 lbs by March 14th.  Everyone is giving me a hard time and trying to feed me but I don't care. Cause I shall be wearing my very own shiny new buckle by Oct 2015.  I even made myself up alittle EXCA Buckle Clip art and a chocolate chip cookie little banner thing to remind me of the goal daily.  And I made myself a little quote to hang up as well.  "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams for they have already come true and are waiting for you to claim them." Some of it I stole and just added my own thoughts to it. So many times we tell ourselves all kinds of crazy things about why we can't do something. Well I am telling myself all kinds of crazy ideas why I can do it.  Cause I am doing it.  I have also read some really great books lately by Jane Savoire and a couple of other authors that are just as wonderful.  Life is WAY TO SHORT- and we don't have any idea what time is left.  I have spent way to many years wishing and dreaming so I am spending the rest of what is left DOING..  Because why not??



 

runningfree123 - 2014-11-06 3:00 PM  I have been thinking alot about this very thing lately.  I will be 49 in a few weeks and I decided the things I regretted the most were the things I was to afraid to do so I didn't do. I spent years with my daughter doing her barrel racing thing and I always wanted to do something with horses- but didn't because of my many hundreds of reasons and excuses. So this spring I bought a very nice cutting bred little gelding and I have gotten into the EXCA Association for the cowboy extreme racing. I found a great trainer- in fact she just won the furturity championship on her horse just last weekend a the finals.  And this coming 2015- I am going to start competing.  My motto right now is Buckle or Cookie!!  I want to lose 20 lbs by March 14th.  Everyone is giving me a hard time and trying to feed me but I don't care. Cause I shall be wearing my very own shiny new buckle by Oct 2015.  I even made myself up alittle EXCA Buckle Clip art and a chocolate chip cookie little banner thing to remind me of the goal daily.  And I made myself a little quote to hang up as well.  "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams for they have already come true and are waiting for you to claim them." Some of it I stole and just added my own thoughts to it. So many times we tell ourselves all kinds of crazy things about why we can't do something. Well I am telling myself all kinds of crazy ideas why I can do it.  Cause I am doing it.  I have also read some really great books lately by Jane Savoire and a couple of other authors that are just as wonderful.  Life is WAY TO SHORT- and we don't have any idea what time is left.  I have spent way to many years wishing and dreaming so I am spending the rest of what is left DOING..  Because why not??



 

LRQHS - 2014-11-06 12:52 PM I love you too, little buddy :) 

Herbie - 2014-11-06 3:11 PM


Well I hope it's you showing me the ropes.  Gonna be a fun year no matter what happens.  I'm so proud you posted and proud you're doing this!  I look forward to meeting you hopefully at D & D and maybe LRQHS and lindseylou can come join us!  Yay for 2015!!!!!!