"If you're going through hell, keep going" - Winston Churchill
1st Quarter Goals,
· Keep Kidd's mane tame
· Continue to have fun, and literally just
enjoy the ride
· Track my Expenses
· Find a feeding plan suited to Kidd
So at this point it’s safe to say things have not gone to
plan in 2018. Things started
well, but the mudslide quickly started and I’m feeling like I’m scraping rock
bottom in my riding right now. I know I
will get through this, but this post is really difficult to write at this point
as a result. I’m shining light on my
failure in doing this, but it needs to be done. I’m genuinely curious to add
the recent expenses up, and perhaps in owing my sh!tshow of an equestrian
themed life, I will somehow find motivation to push forward; drag myself
from this trench I’ve dug.
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Kidd’s Mane - I’m proud to say I have stayed on top of this
fairly well. I have taken to clipping it
on both sides of his crest and it’s really helping it to lay flat and stay ‘tame’. It’s significantly thinner, which will make
braiding easier if we ever get to that point.
Continue to have fun - Erm.. well.. *awkward laugh*, I think
I’ve failed miserably in this regard.
The first 2 weeks of January were fun. I couldn’t wait to get to the
barn, but as things started go gain downward momentum, I have stopped having
any fun on the back of a horse. The joy
in my equestrian-related life lately has been lived vicariously through my
students as they continue to advance and unlock exciting new things with their horses.
Track my expenses - We
have had a slug of Vet Bills this first quarter, from Kidd’s first injections
to needing his teeth done, board, etc it’s actually insane. I took Kidd home on march 17 so I’m saving
money now and I think most of the vet bills are behind us *knock on wood*. I have talied my expenses though i'm sure I missed a few, and listed them below. Oof!!
Feeding Plan - Kidd was on a handful of oats, 2 cups of Grow
N’ Win, Magnesium, Spirulina, Biotin, Canpressco and Aloe Vera Juice and I was
really happy with how he looked. He also got 4 flakes of Alfalfa per day. Towards the end he started putting on weight
as I wasn’t riding as much, but his coat looks great.
1st Quarter Expenses
AEF Insurance, $50 (annual)
Board, $1,733
Vet, $1,601.87
Farrier, $405 (includes horses at home)
Equine Chiropractor, $94.50
Saddle Fitter, $262.50
Misc, $400.00 (est, incl feed, etc)
Total: $4,546.87
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2nd Quarter Goals
I may be shooting a little high here in some regards based on how my recent rides have gone but I need something to motivate me to push forward, as the only thing worse than where i'm at is the fear of not getting passed it.. Plus I feel like these are achievable.
This Quarter will serve for April, May & June.
This Quarter will serve for April, May & June.
- Ride/hack at least 5 Miles per Month
- Stop taking the 'scary moments' so seriously and try to laugh them off
- Jump at least twice per Month (weather pending)
- Try the new Farrier (booked for May 3rd)
- Ride in at least 1 Show, even if it's at Training Level again - :'( -
- Keep trying for Changes and Half Passes
- Get Vida confirmed in Foal to Parcival
- Work on the farm and landscaping the yard
- Run the Spring Opener with good success
- Do at least 1 blog post that doesn't encompass me whining about my life
Like I had said before, I hesitate to add up my expenses lol. Here is to cheaper 2nd quarter? I mean.... I sure hope so haha.
ReplyDeleteAlso - <3 Big hugs. I know you have a battle going on right now. Always here for you no matter what!
Uhg yeah I am with you, I hope my Q2 is cheaper than Q1 (had to pay a lot of taxes this year blegh)
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