tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029266190277669434.post1655943938302548128..comments2023-10-16T02:35:42.414-07:00Comments on Acer Farm: Endurance Reflections- Closing the ChapterJonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029266190277669434.post-82819097666761788492015-05-07T09:16:06.474-07:002015-05-07T09:16:06.474-07:00@CG- Thanks, sounds like we have the same goals! T...@CG- Thanks, sounds like we have the same goals! Thanks for continuing to read and following along!<br /><br />@Irish Horse- Your absolutely right.. it is about the adventure and life is ever evolving. Ofcourse, Updates on Otto will be forthcoming - he is too photgenic to forget that!! (and naughty) Thanks for reading and following as well!Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029266190277669434.post-89578236533622478952015-05-06T08:33:53.679-07:002015-05-06T08:33:53.679-07:00I think your jumping adventures have been fun to r...I think your jumping adventures have been fun to read about, and isn't that what it is all about? Each of us finding our passions. I admit I waver on this endurance tyhing, sometimes I just like a good plain non-adventurous trail ride.<br /><br />But whatever you choose, I'll read along! I say keep this blog, as a chronicle of the whole adventure that any horse activity entails. That is why I liked that you call it a new chapter. Who knows what the next will be? The whole book tells the story.<br /><br />And for updates on adorable Otto! irish horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289040711028666546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029266190277669434.post-33238405988983365632015-05-05T20:33:42.121-07:002015-05-05T20:33:42.121-07:00I understand where you are coming from! My work sc...I understand where you are coming from! My work schedule has gotten so rotten that I'm having trouble finding time to ride :(<br /><br />No harm in doing something else for a bit, and jumping is fun!!<br /><br />We are hoping to relocate as well, and one of the primary things on my list is some endurance rides w/in a reasonable distance and somewhere I can ride from home!!!<br /><br />I hope you will keep your blog, I enjoy reading about all your horse adventures.CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083608347643075663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029266190277669434.post-16116239130735806092015-05-04T12:42:32.044-07:002015-05-04T12:42:32.044-07:00@ Mel- We hope to change our geographic location i...@ Mel- We hope to change our geographic location in the next year or two because of our horse habit. It comes down to the hubby finding an available teaching job in his area of study , in a school that is a fit, in an area that we can afford and like.. and actually getting an offer. He has a great position now so it's hard to replicate that. As winter moved into spring and I started figuring out what I wanted my summer to look like it became clear. When I finally made the decision, it was like a total relief. I guess I had to give myself permission to just move on! <br /><br />@Dom- that is the most fortunate situation for you! I am glad it has worked out for you. I know there are plenty of riders who have 2-3 horse that they like to keep conditioned. I plan to enjoy my summer . Already been in fact and getting time to diversify my "fun" time!Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029266190277669434.post-19110049842284416012015-05-04T07:56:40.926-07:002015-05-04T07:56:40.926-07:00All of this resonates with me. People keep asking ...All of this resonates with me. People keep asking if I'm looking for an endurance horse now that Ozzy is retired, and the honest answer is NO. I do NOT have the time or money to condition and compete a horse of my own. With two dogs and two horses at home, the animal sitting bills added up SO fast. Like you, I didn't want to leave for the whole weekend alone, so leaving Mike behind was not an appealing option. Work, bills, and other interests pretty much make it unfeasible to compete a horse of my own any time soon. Thankfully, catch riding has been a wonderful alternative for me. Someone else ships the horses. Often, someone else pays the entry fee. On rare occasions, I get lucky enough to actually get paid to ride! I get to bring my dogs AND my crew. I don't have to condition or board or feed the horses. I get to do more rides than ever before, without the cost or headache. I am gradually moving towards my ultimate goal... doing a 100. I have been very lucky to find the generous owners and wonderful horses that I have. If it wasn't for them, I would probably be in the exact same boat you're in. I hope that you WILL be able to ride some other horses during your hiatus from the sport. In the mean time, I hope you will enjoy all the other wonderful things life has to offer right now!Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029266190277669434.post-31823671555671853312015-05-03T08:11:59.982-07:002015-05-03T08:11:59.982-07:00Looking forward to the jumping stories!
One of th...Looking forward to the jumping stories!<br /><br />One of the major factors we look at when relocating is the availability of endurance rides and runs near there. Those two sports are incredibly important to me and if I didn't have options at were within a couple of hours, it wouldn't happen. Being single was the only way I could swing not having local trails to condition on and now that I'm married etc I'm incredibly grateful for home trails, while still living In an area with close rides. I don't ride much more than you, but these factors are what makes a difference between endurance being possible and endurance not being possible. <br /><br />So I don't have any secrets to share, except that you've already done the most important thing. Reassessed your goals in light of what you can actually accomplish and are taking advantage of what is available to you in your area. Kudos. Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.com