Everything But Riding

I had planned to ride when I got to the barn this morning, but it was 21 degrees and that was a little too cold for me. I gave Ashke his carrots, found a space heater, set it up in the tack room, and spent 45 minutes oiling the girth on my saddle (it’s sticky and doesn’t want to slide through the ring easily). I also did the reins on my bridle. 

Space heater does the trick

Lederbalm and the very new cinch strap I was working on.

It’s still rough on the underside.

Then I pulled my gear out and cleaned up my mess under the saddle, finding a broom and sweeping the dirt, peppermint wrappers (we have a serious addiction as a barn) and then organizing my stuff. When I was done with that, I turned off the heater, finished sweeping the tack room, went out to stuff Ashke’s face with more carrots and a couple of scoops of Purina Senior. He was munching away happily when I left. 

I headed to Plane View Farm to help set up the facility for HCWE’s kick off party for 2019. 

The cookies that were donated with our logo on them.

I snagged one (the only thing I ate) and they were yummy.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

We had other snacks than just dessert, but the dessert was the best looking.

Set up and waiting

Lauren, one of the Board members and owner of Plane View Farm, on Uno.

The rode the demo.

The kick off was a great success. There were over 90 people there and they seemed to enjoy the opportunity to learn about WE, eat a bit of food and walk the obstacles with our board members and trainers. The two hours flew by and then we put everything away. I got to bring home a huge chocolate cake for T. Hopefully, he will eat it. Then I headed home for the evening.

Tomorrow, I will ride.