Alive!

Hello blog!
I've been awful about writing lately, in any capacity, which should be obvious by my last few ramblings-of-incoherent-thoughts-strung-together-into-a-post... things.
Also, warning in advance, I'm not about to do much better in the near future...

We snuggle and nap together.

For one, MOVING. This is happening - the first week in November, I'm taking my car and a few things, and then two weeks later, my "house" follows me with the rest of my things, and then a few weeks after that (if finances are still in order), the Queen (Lady) herself moves across the state. Life changes, y'all.
Also, TIME. Re-read the last paragraph and make a guess as to my current amount of free time. When I do get to sit down for a while, watching Doctor Who sounds a thousand times better than writing. Sorry (not sorry).
And FOCUS. Regrettably, my poor ponies are currently having hay, grain, and water thrown at them and I kiss their cute noses every morning, but little else. I'll pop on Lady every so often and have a bit of fun, but that's it. Therefore, next to no new pony-related content. Sad. :(

Proof that I do ride sometimes. Also proof that my horse has crazy hair.

But I miss writing on this blog and keeping up with other people and all the other fun stuff that goes along with it. So maybe I can expand from the horse stuff and include some random stories about moving into a travel trailer, preparing for school, and any other crazy pursuit I find myself distracted by on the way.
After all, 75% of my reasons for this blog's existence are to be my own personal record.
So, here's me wishing I could say I'm back to writing regularly, but its not a promise, its a hope!

Cheer-io!!

Life?

Whoops. So much for writing regularly and posting on time.

Life kind of happened. Let's see.... the car sat up on blocks for a week, I absolutely adore my friends right now, we've been dealing with a death in my extended family, which caused an out of country trip for a week.

Hello country-that-I-have-not-seen-in-a-while.

Lady has been what I will call "stable" the last while. She's allowed out on pasture full time for the moment, but her pasture is practically dried up, and I'm searching for a good source of hay to feed her until we move.
I no longer feel comfortable turning her out in a herd situation. Perhaps once Comanche leaves then she can go back out with Tempest, but for right now, she is happier and more relaxed on her own. Wow... the things I will do for this lovely horse.

See how old she's gotten this year?  (Maybe I need to do a comparison post...) Her winter coat is coming in and it is super dark... totally new to me. She's always been a bright red color in the winter, not this liver chestnut look-alike.  Right now our rides are limited to walking with a tiny bit of trotting. She doesn't sweat or wear out easily per se, but her muscles can only take so much before she is sore. So... little bits at a time.
My biggest focus right now is getting some more weight on her. Yeah, she looks okay, but her ribs are showing and with her immune system being so weird right now, I want some extra cushion on her before we go into winter.
Therefore... guess who is slowly getting their daily feed doubled.... and guess who's bank account has a sad face on it right now?  Yup, that would be my life right now!

On a happy note, our groundwork and rides lately have both been absolutely lovely! I'll try to write on that next week.

Four Things Survey

Since I've been super lazy this week and have four unfinished blog posts sitting in the wings, just waiting to be posted... enjoy this unofficial, ridiculous blog hop thing.  Maybe you'll learn something about me ;)  First posted by L Williams.

Four names that people call me other than my real name (note that my real name is actually Katharine):
1.  Kit
2.  Kitkat
3.  Crazy
4.  Kath (hate this one, but people use it at work)

Four jobs I've had (I've had strange jobs):
1.  Waitress
2.  Farm sitter person
3.  Vocal assistant/Lead pianist for a dinner theatre
4.  Sales manager

Four movies I've watched more than once:  (only four? I rewatch stuff all the time)
1.  Hook
2.  The Princess Bride
3.  Mission Impossible (any of them)
4.  Age of Adaline

Four books I'd recommend:  (again hard... I collect books)
1.  When Knighthood was In Flower (by Charles Major)
2.  Just David (by Eleanor H. Porter)
3.  Alice in Wonderland (by Lewis Carrol)
4.  The Hobbit (Tolkien)

Four places I've lived:
1.  Way up north Canada (no idea what town)
2.  Steinbach, Canada
3.  Seminole, TX
4.  Paris, TX

Four places I've visited:
1.  Durango area, Mexico
2.  Vienna, Austria
3.  Rome, Italy
4.  Venice, Italy

Four places I'd rather be right now:
1.  On Lady's back
2.  Anywhere in Europe again
3.  At an Il Divo concert
4.  School

Four things I prefer not to eat:
1.  Eggs
2.  ummm... Pork
3.  this is hard... ummm... Tomato sauce
4.  very very hard.... not picky.... ummm.... anything at all that is spicy

Four of my favorite foods:
1.  Chocolate
2.  Coffee
3.  Ice cream
4.  Pasta almost anything

Four TV shows I watch:
1.  Doctor Who
2.  Sherlock
3.  Once Upon A Time
4.  Call The Midwife

Four things I'm looking forward to this year:
1.  Christmas
2.  WINTER YAY
3.  Moving out on my own
4.  Cold weather <3  (can you tell I love the holiday season and the winter coldness?)

Four things I'm always saying:
1.  Ummm
2.  Terrific!
3.  I love you
4.  Politics are such a joke

Seasons Changing

I meant to post this on Tuesday, but being out of town, just didn't happen.  That also means no new media.  Sorry :(

I got a text from my trimmer this morning telling me to pull Lady off the grass ASAP. We've gotten rain over the weekend, and the new fall weather means that the grass is making changes. Which means that Lady's laminitic issues are definitely going to be flaring up.

So... back to the dry lot, hay, and more limited space.

Frustratingly though, Lady is still a bit underweight, so she's going to need to continue getting some extra feed besides hay. Buuuuttt... I can't just pack more fat into her diet because that causes her laminitis to flare up if I'm not careful.
Horses. Ugh.

The solution for right now... more alfalfa pellets (concentrated roughage), a small amount of rice bran, and just increased feed all around.

Problem... she hasn't put on weight even under that regimen for several weeks.

Why do I own horses?  I ask myself that a lot some days.

A Rare Video...

... of me riding.

This was at the end of July. Definitely shows her balance/coordination issues at the moment, and highlights a lot of my regular riding faults.  Plus, we're both out of practice due to all the time off.
I don't link videos very often, so hopefully this works.

Enjoy? I guess?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By04OnTzrtyiOWRFQVctUjZsMlE/view?usp=sharing

Goals for September

Photo link here.

1)  Work on building up one friendship.

2)  Meet two new people - reach out more.

3)  Go on a healing diet + supplements again.

4)  Start running again.

5)  Waste less time on tv shows and computer games.

6)  Find a job in Lubbock.

7)  Pass my college audition (hopefully - might be scheduled in October).

8)  Ride Lady three times a week.

9)  Work on my 2 point position.

10)  Finish up Comanche's training here at my property.


And by the way, I'm in love with the brown dressage tack in the photo above. Seriously... anyone else?

It's Been A Long Week

I've been busy all week, without much time for writing here... so I figured I would just make a bullet list of my thoughts this morning and leave it at that. Already got some posts put together for next week, so it won't be boring for long.

• Spent yesterday changing up the layout of this blog and updating some of its pages. Yay!
• My writing brain has been stuck on fanfiction most of this week.
• I've slept a lot less than usual and somehow I still have energy. Figure that out.
• Comanche and Tempest got moved to a separate pasture. Lady is by herself and her attitude has improved. The youngsters wear her out, it seems.
• Comanche goes home in about 2 weeks. He's getting a lot better about a lot of things, like girths and blankets and me going all around him.
• I miss riding.
• I've been eating a lot of cookies. And I mean a LOT.
• I helped a friend out by trimming her horse's hooves. Today I'm sore from it. Ouch.
• There is a stack of six books on my desk from the library, waiting to be read.
• Job applications are the worst.
• I'm currently working a lot more hours than normal, saving money for The Move.
• My best friend's birthday is coming up in 2.5 weeks and I need to plan something :)
• Doctor Who is the best thing ever... next to Sherlock.