Okay, totally irrelevant post. Sorry.

I've been waiting to say this for SO, SO LONG......

This is my last blog post here.

Yes, we (my sister and I) got a horse. Finally.

Actually, we got her (almost) five months ago, I've just been so busy that I haven't had time to update this. So sorry.

The thought of her brings tears to my eyes.

Her name is Meeka and she's perfect.

Want to know all about her (I haven't updated the blog in forever, but...)? Then go here: http://equustrian.blogspot.com

Thanks guys! It's been fun ;)

It's more fun being a horse owner though. ;)

Ciao!!

<3 Becky

P.S. I'm not deleting this or anything, though. I like to look back on this from time to time.

I feel like such a n00b

Arrrrgh.

I know it's still months (at the earliest) until I *might* be able to get a horse, but that's not stopping me from doing a TON of research right now.

And all that research is making my eyes hurt and my head spin.

Doing all this research and looking all this stuff up is making me feel like a major n00b. I seriously think I have NO CLUE about any of this stuff....and it's starting to worry me a little.

Of course, I seem to want to complicate things by wanting to get a broker owned horse or by rescuing one (I know I should just go through a rescue group but I'm really worried about having to get approved and then there's all the follow-up stuff, too....) and from what I understand, Coggins aren't typically pulled at auctions and most boarding stables require it? See what I mean about being a n00b? (All this broker owned/rescue horse stuff is a different blog for a different day...or time....or something. But let me add that I know there's A LOT to be considered when going that route. Just throwing that out there.)

Anyway, advice/help would be greatly appreciated (I know no one reads this, but it doesn't hurt to ask anyway, right?)

Better get back to that math test...at least that's something I know a LITTLE bit about xD

update 3/23/09

Wow. A lot of things have changed since I last posted. Okay, granted nothing was ever posted on here for various reasons, but, I swear I have written stuff, so that's a plus right?

Anyway, I'll make this (sort of) quick b/c it's almost 1:30 in the morning where I live, and I'm getting a little sleepy xD sorry.

First and foremost...
I'm riding again! I couldn't be happier. I'm sort of taking lessons. I know, I know, I said I didn't want to do that any more. Well, this is a little different. You see, the problem I have overall with taking lessons and trainers is that rarely is it ever consistent. And rarely is it ever equal or fair. I mean, my last (not current) trainer kept telling me things that she would contradict the next week (which is a different story for a different day). I'll get into that stuff later, I promise. Anyway, my new trainer happens to be one of my best friends, who happens to have six gorgeous horses who live in her backyard! Anyway, she gave me a lesson this past weekend and it was great! I don't know when the last time I had that much fun riding/being around horses in general was. It was great. I was totally sore afterwards, but I wouldn't trade that feeling for the world. I just hope my friend is cool with giving me another lesson again! (I'm willing to pay good money for it!)

Anyway, another thing that has changed is my college situation. My parents, sister, and I have decided that AIP is a little too expensive - like. $93,000 too expensive (and that's just if we go for associate degrees! If we went for bachelors, it'd be at least double that amount. Yikes! *gulp*) so we backed out of going there and have now decided to go to community college. Actually, I'm really relieved by this decision. I can actually afford this without going into debt, I won't burden my parents with money issues/loans, I can still work and hang out with my friends....and I can actually get a horse. If I went to AIP, there just would have been NO WAY that it would have been possible, now it is.

And my mom changed her mind and is ready to support me should I decide to chase this dream (she wasn't too keen on the idea before). I can't believe it! I mean, I'm going to wait until college starts, and see what my schedule is like, and how my work hours are, and how much money I'd be making and how much free time I'd have....but this dream is really starting to look seriously possible and with me getting a chance to be around horses and keep my skills at least in check, so to speak...... (I mean, I might not get a horse this year...again...but this is definitely the most realistic it's been like, ever. Just knowing it's a possibility makes me happier than you could ever know.)

I'm on cloud nine right now. :)

Things are really starting to look up. I couldn't be any happier at the moment.

Anyway, I promise I'll get back to the horsey stuff soon. Now, it's time for the Horseless Equestrian to hit the hay (lol). I'm not that tired but I think I'm getting there xD Besides, it's almost 2 a.m.! (Not that that's late for me xD xD!!!)

Goodnight and sweet neighs to all. :)

update 3/23/09

Wow. A lot of things have changed since I last posted. Okay, granted nothing was ever posted on here for various reasons, but, I swear I have written stuff, so that's a plus right?

Anyway, I'll make this (sort of) quick b/c it's almost 1:30 in the morning where I live, and I'm getting a little sleepy xD sorry.

First and foremost...
I'm riding again! I couldn't be happier. I'm sort of taking lessons. I know, I know, I said I didn't want to do that any more. Well, this is a little different. You see, the problem I have overall with taking lessons and trainers is that rarely is it ever consistent. And rarely is it ever equal or fair. I mean, my last (not current) trainer kept telling me things that she would contradict the next week (which is a different story for a different day). I'll get into that stuff later, I promise. Anyway, my new trainer happens to be one of my best friends, who happens to have six gorgeous horses who live in her backyard! Anyway, she gave me a lesson this past weekend and it was great! I don't know when the last time I had that much fun riding/being around horses in general was. It was great. I was totally sore afterwards, but I wouldn't trade that feeling for the world. I just hope my friend is cool with giving me another lesson again! (I'm willing to pay good money for it!)

Anyway, another thing that has changed is my college situation. My parents, sister, and I have decided that AIP is a little too expensive - like. $93,000 too expensive (and that's just if we go for associate degrees! If we went for bachelors, it'd be at least double that amount. Yikes! *gulp*) so we backed out of going there and have now decided to go to community college. Actually, I'm really relieved by this decision. I can actually afford this without going into debt, I won't burden my parents with money issues/loans, I can still work and hang out with my friends....and I can actually get a horse. If I went to AIP, there just would have been NO WAY that it would have been possible, now it is.

And my mom changed her mind and is ready to support me should I decide to chase this dream (she wasn't too keen on the idea before). I can't believe it! I mean, I'm going to wait until college starts, and see what my schedule is like, and how my work hours are, and how much money I'd be making and how much free time I'd have....but this dream is really starting to look seriously possible and with me getting a chance to be around horses and keep my skills at least in check, so to speak...... (I mean, I might not get a horse this year...again...but this is definitely the most realistic it's been like, ever. Just knowing it's a possibility makes me happier than you could ever know.)

I'm on cloud nine right now. :)

Things are really starting to look up. I couldn't be any happier at the moment.

Anyway, I promise I'll get back to the horsey stuff soon. Now, it's time for the Horseless Equestrian to hit the hay (lol). I'm not that tired but I think I'm getting there xD

Goodnight and sweet neighs to all. :)

Introduction

Hellooo and welcome to "The Horseless Rider!" My name is Becky, and this is my blog.











Before I go any further with all this, let me give you a small idea of who I am.





I'm a senior in high school (not quite so called "legal" yet, but soooooon!), and am planning to go to AIP in the fall - commuting, of course, since I get too homesick too easily. I love animals in general, and am fortunate enough to have two gorgeous kitties and one beautiful puppy gracing my life. I love music, art, and foreign cultures a lot (Japan, Germany, and England are the current top 3 that I want to visit someday), as well as hanging out with my besties (we're on YouTube, so check us out! We're cool xD)





I've been taking riding lessons since I was 9-years-old. I took a variety of different types of lessons, everything from English Pleasure to Dressage to Hunter Jumper and even some Western (I think I like jumping the best, though). Due to incliment weather and this year being my last year of school (and needing to prepare for college next year), among other things, I no longer ride regularly (but miss it more than anything in the world!!!). However, taking this time off has helped me to realize, that, given the possiblity of going back to taking lessons (unless a certain friend does seriously want to teach me this summer....I'm willing to shell out the cash.....ha ha), that's not necessarily what I want to do anymore. You see, I've been giving it a lot of thought, and...........what I truly want is my own horse. I don't want to lease, I don't want to keep riding schoolponies (who either a. get sold out from under me or b. are "dominated" by another rider who usually (but not always) is a trainer favorite), I want my own. I've been in this sport for 9 years now. I've ridden at several barns and have worked hard (and when I say that, I'm not talking about just riding. I used to feed the horses and take care of one barn pro bono....I should have probably been paid though, since everyone else was. Oh, and I've taught lessons too, as well as helped out with lessons, and barn work. I've also leased horses, Pony Clubbed, and spent hours doing groundwork and finding myself in a few unpleasnt emergencies that definitely have helped me to learn about how to handle bad situations, so, yeah, I know a thing or two.) and besides money being the primary issue (I do have a job though, and I will probably be sharing my first horse with my sister) as well as possibly time (I think college will be a whole different experience), I'm convinced, deep down in my heart, that my time to enter the world of horsey ownership is readily approaching. And I can't wait.

The question now, is, where is my future horse?

I'll explain that later.