This a post for anyone who's ever hung on to something thinking "This is something I'm using."...and then "Surely I'll use that again."...and then "Hopefully I'll use that again."...and then "I don't think I'm ever going to use that again...but I can't bear to use it for something else because that's not what it was for."...and then "I guess I'm never going to use that again...but I still can't part with it."...
...and then almost 20 years later you find yourself digging it out from where it's been stored and greeting it like a long lost friend, carefully washing it and packing into your horse trailer with a bunch of other old friends who you thankfully couldn't part with and heading off to a party.
Frankie and I (and a bunch of my old friends :-) are off to the Kentucky Horse Park for the Lexington Carriage Classic. I had planned to take him to a smaller "practice" show in Ohio, but decided to "go big or go home"...or at least I'll be able go home each night ;-).
We might not be completely ready for a show like this yet, but we're not far off and I'm extremely proud of Frankie for being so smart, brave and willing to try and proud of both of us for how hard we've worked to get there. We've had outstanding help along the way!
I'll do my best to post some Instagram "stories" throughout the next few days for anyone who'd like to follow along and at very least post a wrap up post here on the blog.
Trot on!
11 comments:
How exciting! I hope you and Frankie have a great experience (and a lot of fun!) in the big show.
That's my talented friend...GO BIG! we are there with you in spirit. You got this.
shared your story with a wonderful person this morning as she cut flowers from her field and made two arrangements for me. "Fields of Grace" in Shiloh, GA about 20 minutes from me. and Told her you were getting ready for a big show! you've got fans!
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debbie
You know you have a LOT of fans cheering you on from afar! Have fun, be safe, and KICK BUTT!! 😁
Sending you and Frankie all the good vibes!!!
YAY! Sending you the BEST of WISHES for a MARVELOUS GOOD TIME!
Have a great time. I hope Frankie and you both enjoy yourselves and I know you will both do your best.
WOOHOO! I know you'll do better than Stella and I did at our very first competition, which happened to be at a big breed show (but I was very proud of my mare!). GO FRANKIE!!!
That should be fun for you and Frankie! I'm sure you will be a bit nervous at first but what the heck, Frankie Rockstar will take care of you!
Wishing you a great time! Today we visited the American Saddle Horse Museum before driving back to Illinois, and saw big preparations for the Classic, and knowing that you would be there in the afternoon.
Have fun!
Good luck to you and Frankie! I;m sure you'll have a great time.
Oh how cool! I can't wait!!!
Best of luck to you both ~~
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