I am back!

I haven't been doing so well at keeping up with this blog. I need to do better at that!  I've been back down in San Diego, and this last week I rode a LOT.  I actually have great news to report - I am getting a new horse.  If everything works out financially, he should be mine soon. :)  Here he is:

His name is Smokey, and he is a 10 year old fully reining trained horse.  He's ready to show next season, which is awesome.  He's about 15.1 or 15.2, and the most beautiful color of minimal overo that I have ever seen.  He was born, trained, raised at the ranch that I'm at, so everyone knows him very well.  My trainer thinks he'll be a great match for the way I ride.  Riding him is like a dream.   He's so sensitive and he responds to my every move.  We had some great lead changes yesterday that were so fun.

My mare still hasn't sold, despite dropping her price a bit and putting up ads all over the tack stores in San Diego.  I'm really hoping she sells soon, because that would make this purchase far easier on the wallet.

I will keep you all up to date on Smokey.  I'm going out to ride him today and I can't wait! :)