That would have to b riding two-up on my friend's mom's arabian, Dar. She was really good for the two of us girls to toodle around the yard on. My step-dad (who is VERY allergic to horses) was the enabler in this, since it was his friends who owned the horse and they just happened to have a daughter who was close to my age.
2) Describe the perfect summer day.
A gentle breeze (to whisk away bugs), warm sunshine, riding in the mountains - preferably somewhere without scary bicycles. Ending the ride by a lake and going for a swim/cooling off horses.
3) Are you reading anything right now? Tell me about it!
I just finished The Walking Dead, Compendium 1 for the second time. Soon to start Compendium 2!
4) Do you follow a celebrity (horsey or non) that you’re embarrassed to say fascinates you? Tell me. NOW.
Due to my location I tend to creep a little bit on some "big name" show jumpers such as Ian Millar, Eric Lamaze, and Beezie Madden. Unfortunately, this weekend I have social commitments so no creeping around Spruce for me.
5) What is your single most biggest horsey dream or goal?
Comfortably jumping and competing. I don't really have a height goal for jumping, just doing what we feel like. This also partly comes from Athena now being 16, and while I know horses can compete into their 20's, I have been finding myself trying to follow her lead when it comes to how much is enough.
6) If you were at Starbucks right now, what would you order?
Americano, add white chocolate sauce (half sweet), room for milk.
7) What is your biggest equine pet peeve?
People who are close minded and aren't willing to learn new things from different people with different perspectives.
8) With everything going on politically and in the media, tell me, do you follow it religiously? Tune it out? Or something in between?
I avoid politics.
9) If you had to show your horse to a song, what would you choose?
I'm partial to either Push It by Salt N Pepa or Anything by Hedley. I know it kinda conflicts with my goals answer, but it gets me pumped to do the things well (as in push myself to be a better rider).
10) What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Camping with the ponies! It's at a eventing show grounds so stalls available, jumps to be jumped, and a full 4 days of horses and friends. The SO is coming along too which just tickles me!
