Mowing the Lawn- for the first time!

MEGAN: After a quick feed, turnout, and sweeping of the hallway, I tacked Simba up for an 8:30 lesson. We ended up having a really good ride, though there were some rough patches, and Lendon seemed pleased, though not satisfied (as if!). After a quick shower and graze, I cleaned Simba’s stall and spoke to some clients about the fundraiser. Within the course of the afternoon I warmed Luke up for Mica, hacked Deauville and Ivan, was responsible for Ivan’s turnout, did laundry, and cleaned saddles in Mica’s barn. I was also able to email many people about the fundraiser, though I still have many thank you’s to write. Those will be done over the next few days; they are so very important!! After coming home I cleaned the kitchen sink, swept the front porch, and mowed the back and side yard. I have never mowed the lawn before, and it was quite an experience. Now, after learning how to start the lawn mower (the hardest part) I am looking forward to doing it again! An hour-long dyno run and shower later left me with an evening of dinner, calls about the fundraiser, and show preparation. I am off to ride through my First Level tests in my head and read for the Festival. Goodnight!

SIMBA: Mom sure is on the warpath against slow trot and floppy reins. As Lendon says, she does need to be more to the point in our rides. I do not need to trot around and wear out my legs- they are tired enough already, as she knows perfectly well. I am hearing whispers of a show this weekend, and I am not at all certain that sounds like a good idea. I am quite unsure of how I feel about showing with this little girl. Really showing takes so much effort, concentration, and energy- Do I really want to go to all that trouble for a 16 year old girl? I don’t know. Let me sleep on it another night, OK? A king must take him time when making these decisions. Ah, well. My hay is calling. Goodnight, loyal, royal subjects. Ha. I am just too funny!