rhanarose

Well - So much for unexpected, hard kisses on the mouth............

Not a good day -
Firstly - I got my son contact lenses yesterday, which thrilled him - but this morning he could not, for the life of him, get those things in his eyes! He got more and more frustrated, fussy, and then accidently ripped one. I made him give it a rest, and said we would try again, um - when his father could help him .........Then, my riding instructor called and said there had been a death in the indoor riding arena, and we would be riding outside ( which is fine because the weather was good ) But - who/what died, and how??!!! The sad story is that one of the younger horses apparently colicked in the middle of the night and busted out of his stall. He was a large, warmblood imported from Europe last year - never colicked before, but had been known to get cast in his stall - being so large. He was found outside the barn, lying down , by the feeding crew, early in the morning. They managed to get him back on his feet and walk him into the covered indoor riding arena, while waiting for the vet to come out. When horses colick, it is advisable to walk them around - which is what is usuallly done. Well he lay down in the arena, and would not get up, and promptly expired. There were many tears......It was a very sad day........Unfortunately, it is difficult to haul 1400 lbs of horseflesh anywhere - and it wasn't until the middle of the afternoon that an excavating crew with a dump truck came in to retrieve the body. The staff did a great job of hiding the whole scene from the little pony clubbers who are there for the summer. They rode outside, and had a picnic lunch outside.
I got Xena out and gave her some special lovin' while tacking her up for our lesson. She was very chilled and relaxed, and I anticipated a good ride. It was good - until she had a small spook while passing another horse, head to head, who was passing too close to us. I stayed on, and in control though, and was especially careful to give this horse a wide berth next time we came to pass. Well, for reasons that will never be revealed to me , or any of the witnesses, Xena decided to jump off to the side - BIG - One second i was sitting on her back in a nice trot, and the next second she was several feet to the right - and I was flat on my back!! Right in front of all the little campers - Don't worry - I am fine ( I think - tomorrow will be the day we figure that out for sure ) I whiplashed my neck a little, and it is a bit sore and stiff - but motrin and a hot shower helped. Now, about the bruised ego.......... That too, shall pass................
Not one of m y finer days - but it's almost over anyway - I just thought it made for and interesting and unusual story for all of you - my friends!

and 'es,

Rhanarose