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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | 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!
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | 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!
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Location: In my own world | Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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!
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! |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Three 4 Luck - 2014-11-06 11:39 AM Herbie - 2014-11-06 11:21 AM Three 4 Luck - 2014-11-06 11:09 AM 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.
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.
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
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. 
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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!
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livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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 IÂ get down to D & D at least over the weekend we can meet up!Â
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:07 PM LRQHS - 2014-11-06 1:54 PM livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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! I am SERIOUSLY going to be cheering ya'll on .... VERY cool stuff and way to take the initiative to DO it!!!
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Location: NE Texas | livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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!
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lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:07 PM LRQHS - 2014-11-06 1:54 PM livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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! I am SERIOUSLY going to be cheering ya'll on .... VERY cool stuff and way to take the initiative to DO it!!!
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:18 PM LRQHS - 2014-11-06 2:09 PM lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:07 PM LRQHS - 2014-11-06 1:54 PM livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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! I am SERIOUSLY going to be cheering ya'll on .... VERY cool stuff and way to take the initiative to DO it!!! DUDE ... we'd be the BEST comic relief/ designated beer drinking cheering section EVER!!!!!!
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Location: In my own world | LRQHS - 2014-11-06 1:54 PM livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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!
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lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:18 PM LRQHS - 2014-11-06 2:09 PM lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:07 PM LRQHS - 2014-11-06 1:54 PM livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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! I am SERIOUSLY going to be cheering ya'll on .... VERY cool stuff and way to take the initiative to DO it!!! DUDE ... we'd be the BEST comic relief/ designated beer drinking cheering section EVER!!!!!!
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! |
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Maybe if I get down to D & D at least over the weekend we can meet up! I am SERIOUSLY going to be cheering ya'll on .... VERY cool stuff and way to take the initiative to DO it!!! DUDE ... we'd be the BEST comic relief/ designated beer drinking cheering section EVER!!!!!!
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!
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Location: In my own world | lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:33 PM livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 2:24 PM LRQHS - 2014-11-06 2:19 PM lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:18 PM LRQHS - 2014-11-06 2:09 PM lindseylou2290 - 2014-11-06 2:07 PM LRQHS - 2014-11-06 1:54 PM livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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! I am SERIOUSLY going to be cheering ya'll on .... VERY cool stuff and way to take the initiative to DO it!!! DUDE ... we'd be the BEST comic relief/ designated beer drinking cheering section EVER!!!!!! 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! We'll drink the beer, cheer, and mix you bloody mary's. Deal???!
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Ms. Poutability
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Location: In my own world | Herbie - 2014-11-06 2:16 PM
livinonlove&horses - 2014-11-06 1:53 PM Herbie - 2014-11-06 12:36 PM 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! 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 IÂ get down to D & D at least over the weekend we can meet up!Â
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!! |
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Ms. Poutability
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Location: In my own world | LRQHS - 2014-11-06 1:51 PM
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!
OH wow! This made me get goose bumps reading. How stinking awesome! I'm totally on your support team now and want updates!Â
Thanks and yeah I am kind of keeping a diary so I'll update ya every so often! |
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| 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 :)
I did. I went after a promotion that I REALLY wanted at my office. (I have never gone after a promotion before.) And got passed up.  So now I am crestfallen, angry, and unmotivated. |
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Fab, we'll need more than me and Jen ;) We need a big cheering section!!!!
ETA .... and we'll all need to support each other while imbibing!!!
Edited by lindseylou2290 2014-11-06 2:54 PM
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