We Are Getting There...Slowly...

"You were there when it all came down on me

And I was blinded by my fear

And I struggled to believe

But in those unclear moments

You were the one keeping me strong

This is how my story's always gone"

Through All of It -Colton Dixon

So I know it's been forever since I've written. Seems to be common with me(softly chuckles). Needless to say, it's been since September since I've blogged so I feel like I have a lot to fill you guys in on. And I have three hours to kill in the Houston airport so I figured I'd blow off homework and write. 

Let's start with Mystic, shall we? 

My beautiful little super pony can now canter! Which is awesome. I've been trying I take it really slow with her to not risk re-injury, and I feel like I'm doing that pretty well. Between school, work, my extracurriculars, and my sad attempt at a social life, she's only getting ridden like 2-3 days a week. Which I mean, that's probably the reason we are still sound. So whatever. She picked a very good time to be going back to work because I can take my time with her. Or in stressed out senior terms, when I find time to breathe is when I can ride her. But that's another story. As for my plan with her, she's retired from eventing. I've thought about this long and hard over the last six months and I've decided that she's seven and I would prefer her to not be a pasture pony at nine. She's my best friend and I would like to continue to ride her. So I think Jenna and I are gonna plan a first level musical freestyle and maybe see if I can get her qualified for the US Dressage finals next year. Should be fun.

As for Concordia Dressage, I have had one hell of a fun fall working out there. I got to show one of their lesson horses, Abby, at the end of October and got my first and second level scores for my bronze medal! Now I just need my third level scores on their Pre St. George horse Waren. So I'm super excited for that because he is so much fun to ride. But a work out, lemme tell you. Always seem to come home sore. I've been picking up a lot more responsibility out there and have been riding more horses. I'm out there every Friday night and Saturday. That's my work and I couldn't be happier there. 

Now school. My goodness school. Is it over yet?? To any younger children reading this, stay in school yes, but do your senior year wisely. While four AP classes looks really good on a college application, it can be very stressful. Like really stressful. But that is the price you pay for a good education. I've applied to five colleges: St. Andrews, USCA, TCU, A&M, and UKy. I've already heard back from St. Andrews and I was accepted! It's in North Carolina and very high up on my list of schools. So we will we where that goes. 

Now you guys may be like why is she sitting in the Houston airport? Or you know, you couldn't be and just are continuing to read for whatever reason. But anyway, I was in Kentucky, believe it or not! At region 9 championships, Jenna qualified Gran Casso and Freedance for US Dressage finals so I was like hey you want a groom?! So that's where I was. And let me just say, they did awesome. Gran and Goofy Baby Pony are two absolutely phenomenal horses and I couldn't have been happier to take care of them for Jenna and Martin. But now, much to my dismay, I have to go back to high school and reality. But luckily it's almost over. I'm starting all the graduation stuff, and as much as I want out of Liberty Hill fast, it's a little terrifying. 

Regardless of Mystics slow progress, it's actually been a few good months dispite the kind of unhappy summer I had. I'll try to check in. I know I do this all the time but I want to thank all the people who have stuck with me when I needed them the most. I am truly blessed to have people that care about me as much as most of y'all do. Until next time, stay awesome and stay warm because it's getting cold!