Gosling Stables

About two years ago I left my old barn to follow my coach to her new adventure as a barn owner. I've been with her for years and years! Sheri is my inspiration. So now I am proud to say I ride at Gosling Stables. I am the proud part boarder of Molson Canadian. I've been part boarding him over a year now and I am so happy to have a connection with him like I do. He is a true honest horse that just wants to please! This barn is heaven on earth! Everyone gets along. There's zero drama and we all support each other. Since my fall I've been jumping less because I was scared. I only very recently started jumping courses again. Yet me doing a little single fence at a trot, all the girls were there to cheer me on because we actually care about each other. We want each other to do well. It's such a warm and loving environment. 

Molson and I on a hack. 

Waldo the mini! 

Horse Show and a Hospital Visit

Well it was my second show of the season (I'm way behind from my appendix) but oh well, I was really happy to be able to compete to begin with. So it was another Teen Ranch show, and finally things seemed to be going well, I like going first and I got to! The show started on time and as always we do the jumping parts in trips of 3. So there are two trips, one for each jumping class and three people compete their first, then they do their second. After that the next group goes so on and so forth. I did my first trip and it was PERFECT. (by that I mean it was perfect for me and Nifty, one chip in!!) Chip ins are a big deal for us and we got only one, that was such an accomplishment! I went in for my second trip and things were going so well, untill the last two jumps. I fell off. Im not really sure what happened, I lost my stirrup and went down, I hit my head and woke up a few minutes later. I don't really remember much. So we went to the paramedics and they sent us to E.R.! I was told I have a minor concussion, pinched nerves in my neck and soft tissue damage. I got a text while in the hospital saying I placed in the first class! 3rd place! After the hospital we went to get it :) I was really pleased! Anyways. This is just my luck, its funny because the whole way up I listened to a song by Sugar Land " It happens" and finally I just need to agree with them" shhhhhIT happens"

But it is poor me, why me, oh meBoring the same old worn out blah, blah storyThere is no good explanation for it at all
Ain't no rhyme or reasonNo complicated meaningAin't no need to over think itLet go laughing
Life don't go quite like you planned itWe try so hard to understand itIrrefutable, indisputableFact is shh..it happens

Bahrs Tack Haul!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE HAUL! :)

Had a blast and got so much great stuff for great prices. Hope you enjoy!

Following the tack sale there was a small gathering back at my place for a swim :) heres a few pictures! 

Left to Right - Karissa, Jess, Me, Chantal Bottom - Kaitlin, Brianna

Left to Right- Karissa, Brianna, Chantal, Me, Kaitlin, Jess

Left to Right - Jess, Kaitlin, Brianna, Me, Karissa, Chantal

We wanted to get a picture of us all doing hand stands but Kaitlin couldnt stay up long enough. LOL.
Karissa, Brianna (falling over), Chantal, Me, Kaitlin, Jess

Chicken Fights

Bailey looking for some food scraps <3

Horse Shows!

Well I finally was able to compete in a horse show on the 14th! This also happened to be my sisters birthday, she was so incredible helping out and being supportive. I went into this show knowing I wouldn't place very high, or possibly at all. I had only ridden 5 times since my surgery before the show so I know my chances weren't very good. Anyways we went to teen ranch with the intension of getting my confidence back. We competed in Intermediate hunters which was two jumping classes at 2'3'' and one flat class. I never do well on the flat and Nifty was even bucking a little bit! Thats very rare for him, he is normally so easy going but oh well. I sat to it and all was fine, so no pinning in that class. Then the first jumping class I was a little nervous and just didn't put my leg on enough so every jump we added an extra stride, totally my fault and it was just whatever. Then the second course was PERFECT! We placed in that class but only got a 5th. I personally think we deserved better but its hunter, its all political. Plus considering my condition, and the amount of people in the class, I was very happy. There were 18 people in the class and I know some of those girls, and I know that they normally compete in a higher level so the fact I placed with those girls made it feel so much better! I can't wait for the show on the 28th. Hopefully it will go a little better! Either way I'm pleased with Nifty. Heres some photos! 

After our class I was sitting in a lawn chair while he was grazing. I was taking pictures and he was a little confused.

Nifty and I posing with our beautiful ribbon after our division. 

Changed and hes all ready to be trailered back, first we graze and watch some of our friends. His braids are all
out so he has cute curly hair :) 

Again just posing for a picture after everything was done. 

My beautiful sister and my beautiful horse. Victoria was a little scared but she worked hard and even got stepped on
in her flip flops. Shes a good sister. Nifty was very sorry. 

Nifty trying to eat my camera. I think this is such a cute photo. I wish I had a good camera that wouldn't blur like this. Oh well.

Finally a big kiss for Nifty for all of his hard work. I love this horse so much. He is such a good boy.  

Thoughts and Horse Shows!

Well I am finally going to be able to compete this year at an off property show! All along I was complaining that I wasn't able to and now I'm horrified. This happens all the time so I mean, its nothing new, but jeez am I scared. I was so confident before because Nifty and I were making so much progress!! Ive only ridden him twice since I've been back. I have 3 more rides before the show on Sunday. I know everyone says its not about winning... but come on.. it totally is! To compete you're spending hundreds of dollars! Im not going for fun! I'm going to win! ( Or you know, at least get one ribbon ) Any ways I have five days and I have yet to register! I havent yet decided if I will be doing the Eq division yet. Because I've had a whole month off I feel like I've lost a lot core strength.

Wish me luck if anyone reads this! :P

My Tack Room

So today I had a check list of things to do, just small things. My therapist suggested I do this so I feel a sense of self worth and I find it really helpful so far. One thing I've been just dying to do and has been on my list forever has been to clean up my tack room. Because of my surgery I was unable to... UNTIL TODAY! My tack room is split to be a tack room and a dressing room. Half of it is all Juicy Couture themed, and the other half is all horsey stuff. Now like all equestrians, I can't possibly have everything in one place so this is mostly my storage space. 

So kinda just a run through of this organized mess! Left to right.


Top:  grey grooming bin (with a broken handle) that hold extra brushes. Theres also some rubber reins, a leather halter and my show girth. Next to that is my box from my helmet with extra pads for it, my saddle cover, and Nifty's Christmas stocking! 

First Shelf: Shipping wraps, a Ralph Lauren bag with standing bandages in blue and teal. A boredom buster ball. Various polo's, bag of spurs, bell boots, a garden hose attachment to make it easier to bathe Nifty. Then in the top container there are all different colour braiding bands in little bags, and some candy canes. Underneath it theres extra stirrup pads, extra bands for the stirrups, vet wrap, treat samples, etc. 

Second Shelf: Tackle box for those little bits and bobs, extra stirrups, cowboy magic, tons of sponges, hoof polish is black and glitter and more vet wrap. Then shampoo, conditioner, fly spray, all my leather cleaning stuff, my ear warmer for winter and empty spray bottles.

Bottom Shelf: Saddle pads, bareback pad, show pad x2, western pad, empty bags to throw stuff in when I need to take it to the barn, and in the green container is two extra fly masks and 3 extra halters.

Next to it: Scrim Sheet, Cooler, Ariat half chaps, bug spray, "personal bag", box contains stuff I'm storing in my locker and need to bring to the barn (thrush buster, baby wipes, sunscreen, etc) On top of that is my first aid kit!

Green Grooming Kit: This is where I keep my braiding stuff so I have small boxes with every single colour of braiding bands, quik braid, show sheen, scissors, all the normal braiding junk, roll on fly spray, waxed thread, etc.

Black Container: Normally lies horizontally, was ment for golfers but I use it as a show kit. Includes lint roller, hair stuff, sewing kit, safety pins, personal junk, sunscreen, spf lip balm, gloves, bat, pen, paper, extra helmet cover, treats, extra braiding stuff, etc. I may do a post on this box with more detail!  :) Good idea? 




Wow! okay so thanks if anyone actually read that all! :O
p.s. 6 days til I'm back in the saddle again.:) 

Greyden!

Well my day has just been made, apparently my baby boy Nifty has been acting up with anyone who rides him. Everyones reasoning is that he misses me. I can only hope he feels that way. He is my world.  I cant wait to get back in my saddle. SEVEN DAY COUNTDOWN!

Nifty and I down in the big paddock having a
 photo shoot! He just ran towards me in the field.
I miss him so badly.

After riding bareback and I fell off because I decided I'd sit side saddle
 for a photo. It didn't work. But he just rubbed up against me and
cuddled like he does. God Bless Him! 

horse ribbon!

Today was the first show of the season for Greyden, and even though I was unable to compete due to my appendix being removed two weeks today, I couldn't miss it! Everyone did so amazing I am so proud to be a part of such an amazing team! Anyways while being stuck in bed I made this rosette for one of my favorites, Brianna. She came out of the show as the Grand Champ and it was just so incredible to watch :) Anyways I wanted to make her a special prize because she is so special to me! She really deserved her win and I am so proud of her. She's the little sister I've always wanted! 

Bad luck!

Well show season officially starts for my barn tomorrow when everyone was going to compete at Teen Ranch. I was so excited and I'm normally the one organizing everyone, making sure they have their stuff, and having 20 extras in the back of my car for when they don't listen to me. Unfortunately I'll be sitting this one out because of my appendectomy. I'm not a happy camper, Nifty and I have been working so hard to go back this year and do better, show people that we can. I am going to support my Greyden team mates but it sucks sitting on the sidelines when I have something to prove. My stitches are starting to heal and doing so nicely. I'll be back in my saddle in another two weeks but thats just so long. Oh well, when it rains, it pours, but it'll get better and we'll kick butt! PLUS last year someone hacked his mane off so he was crazy insane to braid, this year it will be pretty!

Nifty and I after the show, wraps in hand.

Posing with our ribbon, yes its only a 6th place but it was out of 30+ people and one of whom was saying they'd beat me and didn't place at all. Slightly rewarding. 

Not the best position or approach but this year will be better

walking off with our ribbon.

Meet Nifty!

Thats my horse Nifty (not totally my horse but thats just minor details ;P )
He's a registered QH with an amazing bloodline.
He's 15.3 HH with chrome.
This horse has it all, we've jumped 3'6'' and has lots of room to grow with me.
Needless to say, I have the perfect horse.