District Manager

MEGAN: I was able to read and take notes on The Principles of Riding this morning before our entourage (or quartet, really-Me, Emma, Ashley and Rachel) left for the stable. Then, it was a typical Monday, except all the work was spread among six people. I was in charge of Mica’s barn as well, and helped Mica with cleaning and feeding in there. The barn was very clean by the time we left, with Mica and I feeling quite proud. Simba’s unofficial quarantine ended today, an extra security measure to protect the foals at Sunnyfield. Rachel and I, after a very quick shower, went to downtown Mt. Kisko and made copies of the fundraiser flyer at Kinko’s and walked to what seemed to be at least 30 stores. I could give our little speech in my sleep!!! Many stores, especially those which are franchises, had to fax the information to a district manager. I do believe that if one more person says district manager to me, I may scream. We may as well just start asking people to fax things to their district manager without spending 10 minutes in the store trying to find the general manager, then talking to them, then hearing about their district manager. Oh, well. People are so willing to help- I recieved contact information from about 10 stores. I also have to call a few people from Gleneden (farrier, transporter, etc.) to see if they will donate a free service of some sort. Two clients of Lendon’s have offered 2 lessons with Courtney King on their Grand Prix, a tour of a private collection of the Met for 4 with dinner overlooking Central Park, and a portrait. I am simply amazed at people’s generosity! When all of us arrived home we picked up around the house for George Williams, who is giving a pony clinic tomorrow, then went to bed. Asking people for money is absolutely exhausting, so I am settling in for a long, deep sleep.

SIMBA: Yay! No work for me today! Mom handwalked me, taking me somewhere different for a change. I sure was getting bored of walking the same old route every single day. Other than when she cleaned my stall and fed me, I did not see her much today. I have mostly kept to myself, but a cute grey pony just came in for some event tomorrow- I don’t have all the details yet. Mom left without filling me in on the plan for tomorrow. How inconsiderate. How is a horse supposed to keep up with these things if his own mother does not keep him informed?? I know, we need a district manager. Ah, well. I will get all my information from a primary source. See you in the morning, all.