A Journey of Intention Discovered through Horses - Part 10

The cover image is not of Blu, but is my stallion, Marvelous Mister Mark, enjoying his paddock last weekend the morning after the ice storm. That was messy! Beautiful, but messy. Now it’s warm and getting sloppy. Still messy, but in a much more encouraging way.

I’m again struggling to write this installment, as I have nothing new to discuss. I’m just itching to get outside and spend time with my horses again. I have new ideas I want to try and basically just get moving on progressing and learning. The horses have been rowdy, though. They are probably less excited, although they do like the attention.

Finally, I was able to get outside! Well, with a little help besides just traipsing the blown path to the feed room. If you know anything about me, given my physical limitations, then you know ice is not my friend. I was able to enjoy a short walk on the road on the supportive arm of my husband after checking in with all the horses, who enjoyed scratches and treats. Last weekend, we had a significant ice storm, we still have 2-3 feet of drifted snow on the ground, but now it’s finally 45 degrees F today, a bit breezy, but things are finally beginning to melt! No riding yet, as the footing is still horrendous for the horses and myself, but at least we can get back to bonding and springtime grooming!

Not much I could do yet considering all the ice and snow and slop on the ground, it just felt nice to enjoy being outside for an hour without freezing my face or fingers off. I love feeling motivated to get out and spend quality time with the horses again. How far can we go? What can Blu and I accomplish? I can’t wait to sink my fingers into those twisted up manes and fuzzy coats!

I can feel the effects of not being active enough over the winter, not much walking or horseback riding or general outdoor activity. Too much time spent sitting at my computer writing. I can feel the easily fatigued muscles, more-than-usual unsteadiness and just a general lack of energy. Getting back to more physical exercise feels good. Just being outside feels good! Just being in the presence of my equine hairy beats feels good! I can’t wait to get on a horse again. It’s been forever!

In the meantime, as I watch the snow melt and hear the satisfying dripping from the roof, I’m practicing patience. It’s so hard! I usually overdo the physical things right away; I can’t stop pushing myself beyond known limitations to get things done with the horses while it’s nice out, then I get physically exhausted and mentally overwhelmed, which forces me to rest and recover, therefore missing too many perfectly good horse days. The irony disheartens me. This year, I’m going to try not to do that. I will use my time and energy more wisely. With age comes wisdom, right?

Today it’s supposed to be in the mid-50sF. I can’t wait to get back outside, shedding blade in hand!

This is what I’m looking forward to:

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