Wednesday
My first day at the Florida campus after a good sleep in. Had a wonder around the barn where I’m staying, which happens to be Pat’s barn. Excited to see friends that were at the Colorado campus, had lunch at the lodge and had a campus meeting with Pat and Linda, getting to know a bit about everybody. Had a relaxed afternoon, Lauren gave me a tour of the Florida campus, which is very spread out, I think I’ll need a map if I’m to venture out myself. Went for dinner at a sushi place, enjoyed trying lots of different things, including a Japanese beer, Sapporo.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
12/10/10
Tuesday
Up at 5:30am, my ride is coming between 6 and 6:30am. Alanna arrived in Linda’s car and off we go…thru Kentucky, thru Tennessee, thru Georgia and finally we get to Florida ! A very long day, heaps of awesome scenery, very ready to hit the sack. I’m in the barn apartment with horses for neighbours, cool!
Up at 5:30am, my ride is coming between 6 and 6:30am. Alanna arrived in Linda’s car and off we go…thru Kentucky, thru Tennessee, thru Georgia and finally we get to Florida ! A very long day, heaps of awesome scenery, very ready to hit the sack. I’m in the barn apartment with horses for neighbours, cool!
11/10/10
Monday
Sleep, coffee, krispy kreme donuts, pack, great last night dinner with Janie and Bobby, sleep.
Sleep, coffee, krispy kreme donuts, pack, great last night dinner with Janie and Bobby, sleep.
10/10/10
Sunday
Last day…bittersweet…happy to be leaving but sad to say goodbye. Pat’s demo with the savvy team was great, demonstrated the savvy games, tournament style. It was a slower afternoon but still with a steady interest and lots of last minute sales. Then it was time to pack up, lots of people and lots of crates…didn’t take very long really. Home by a decent time and looking forward to a sleep in and good rest day tomorrow.
Last day…bittersweet…happy to be leaving but sad to say goodbye. Pat’s demo with the savvy team was great, demonstrated the savvy games, tournament style. It was a slower afternoon but still with a steady interest and lots of last minute sales. Then it was time to pack up, lots of people and lots of crates…didn’t take very long really. Home by a decent time and looking forward to a sleep in and good rest day tomorrow.
9/10/10
Saturday
Started with getting up at 6:30pm and working the morning shift, then found out the final of the stadium jumping was on tonight at 8pm, so worked the afternoon shift as well. Hung out with Shannon and got some hot chips for dinner then went and found a good spot in the stadium. We weren’t sure if they were going to let us in with our passes but they did! It was a case of the final 4 riders having to jump their own horse, then each of the other finalist’s horses over the same course, with only 3 minutes to get used to them. It was very exciting to watch! The event was won by Belgium, Saudi Arabia second and Canada third. The Canadian’s horse won the “best horse” prize for going clear every time. Didn’t get home til nearly midnight but it was very worth it.
Started with getting up at 6:30pm and working the morning shift, then found out the final of the stadium jumping was on tonight at 8pm, so worked the afternoon shift as well. Hung out with Shannon and got some hot chips for dinner then went and found a good spot in the stadium. We weren’t sure if they were going to let us in with our passes but they did! It was a case of the final 4 riders having to jump their own horse, then each of the other finalist’s horses over the same course, with only 3 minutes to get used to them. It was very exciting to watch! The event was won by Belgium, Saudi Arabia second and Canada third. The Canadian’s horse won the “best horse” prize for going clear every time. Didn’t get home til nearly midnight but it was very worth it.
8/10/10
Friday
A beautiful day in Kentucky, warm and sunny. The freestyle para-dressage starts today, Lauren doesn’t ride until tomorrow. Pat’s demo was huge today with the biggest crowd I’ve seen so far and the crowd was not disappointed. The savvy team started off doing some really cool stuff, then Pat came in on Magic for a bit, showing how to bounce the big green ball and get your horse to bounce you (piaffe) at the same time. Then Linda came in with West Point. By that point I was needing to sneak out and go to the bathroom, guess who I ran into? Guy Mclean, that’s who. Had a quick chat, found out that his tour is going really well, and that one of the other demonstrators is sharing demo time with Guy, will have to see if I can catch his show tomorrow. Also discovered an exciting product which could give me total independence when it comes to riding…magnetic stirrups. About the only thing I can’t do myself is put my feet in the stirrups and put the elastics around my feet to keep them in, these magnetic stirrups might fix that, would love to try them out.
A beautiful day in Kentucky, warm and sunny. The freestyle para-dressage starts today, Lauren doesn’t ride until tomorrow. Pat’s demo was huge today with the biggest crowd I’ve seen so far and the crowd was not disappointed. The savvy team started off doing some really cool stuff, then Pat came in on Magic for a bit, showing how to bounce the big green ball and get your horse to bounce you (piaffe) at the same time. Then Linda came in with West Point. By that point I was needing to sneak out and go to the bathroom, guess who I ran into? Guy Mclean, that’s who. Had a quick chat, found out that his tour is going really well, and that one of the other demonstrators is sharing demo time with Guy, will have to see if I can catch his show tomorrow. Also discovered an exciting product which could give me total independence when it comes to riding…magnetic stirrups. About the only thing I can’t do myself is put my feet in the stirrups and put the elastics around my feet to keep them in, these magnetic stirrups might fix that, would love to try them out.
7/10/10
Thursday
Para dressage has started. Lauren rode today in the Individual Championship. She has finished in 10 place. The team event was on a couple of days ago and Lauren’s team, Canada, finished 9th.
Discovered a wireless internet connection at my new accommodation, yay! Finally got to call my long lost husband and my parents. Now I’d better get my blogs up to date.
Para dressage has started. Lauren rode today in the Individual Championship. She has finished in 10 place. The team event was on a couple of days ago and Lauren’s team, Canada, finished 9th.
Discovered a wireless internet connection at my new accommodation, yay! Finally got to call my long lost husband and my parents. Now I’d better get my blogs up to date.
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