Alright everyone, I’m sorry that I don’t have any new pictures of the barn to add to this post. It seems that a camera bulging out of my back pocket while I’m working and riding isn’t the most convenient accessory ;-) But maybe I’ll be a tourist this weekend and get some snaps shots, especially since there is a stallion show in Celle on Saturday night where Leonie is also taking part in and riding a Par De Deux.
Last weekend I drove up to Warendorf and watched the Bundeschampionate- which was incredible! It was truly inspiring to watch so many talented young horses, Little Zeph and Anited now have much higher standards to live up to!
Life at the barn is great, it seems strange to think that I have only been two weeks, the boys and I settled right into the rhythm of the barn with ease and now its training time! Leonie has had some great insights for all three horses; she really focused on accessing all angles of the horse and establishing a true three dimensional contact. My learning curve is sky rocketing at the moment.
My days start at 7 am where we all meet at the barn and first feed and clean out the stalls. I’m usually on my first horse by 8:30- 9ish and then we ride all day without a break until about 3. Then its evening chores and at 4-5ish is “Feierabend!” (German for Quitting Time).
Here’s a picture my uncle took the other morning as I was heading out at 6:50 to the barn with my flashy wheels! You can also see my uncle’s house in the back ground which is my current home until I find my own apartment.
I love the bug Pia! Your vehicle repertoire these last 6 years could not have been more eclectic; a bimmer, a crotch rocket, a mammoth truck and now the quintessential 60s car.
ReplyDeleteIt's exciting to hear that you are settling in perfectly and that your training is taking off already. I love the pictures and can't wait to see more.
Have fun with Tracey when she gets there. Have a bier for me- I can almost drink the masse:)
Love E