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In reply to the discussion: How is Everyone Here Coping? I'm find it very hard these days.. [View all]magical thyme
(14,881 posts)It got out of control for a couple years while I was back in school and working, putting in 18 hour days.
At long last, I have an opportunity of enough time off and just wet enough soil to dig up where the weeds and grass took over. There are actually 2 gardens, one 26x36 and one about 20x20. Plus I'm slowly clearing out a small area in the back where I will put in blueberry bushes. I have started a flat of seeds, trying eggplant, cauliflower, beets, and green onions this year, along with sugar snap peas, tomatoes, peppers, salad greens and maybe brocolli.
And I'm trying to get my arabian brat back under saddle. I started her last summer and everything went peachy keen until our last ride and 3rd canter, when she bucked me to the moon. It was 2 weeks before I was able to get back on her again for a couple tentative walks and walk-trots. This year is not looking promising. She seems determined to be a freeloader for life. Very talented, but the first horse I've ever met who just says "no." And she unfortunately has the athletic ability to say it in a way that I can't ignore. It seems I raised a spoiled monster.
And trying to save the $$ for a second horse. I need to ride...live to ride. Should have gone pro. I totally miss riding.