Ready or not, it’s time to start eventing again! And I feel so busy already. It’s been nice to have Tricia Tripp and the Siegels here from Maryland for training; I’m looking forward to them being back over the course of the winter. And it’s nice to have some quality horses in training. Susan Pope’s young horse reminds me everyday why I enjoy thoroughbreds and Deana Miles NZ-bred continues to show talent.

I’ve been cross-country schooling twice in the last two weeks, both on my own horses and teaching. Bonnie Mosser asked me to do a half day clinic during her eventing camp, which was good fun. My hat is off to Bonnie for making the camp such a useful training tool. My hat is also off to everyone who is willing to make the effort to get the training they need. I’m not sure many amateurs understand the effort required to improve or how hard it is to make positive changes in our riding.

We have moved into our new home at Shadow Lane Farm, which though it’s still a bit of a construction site, is awfully nice. The footing in the sand ring is great, the water jump is in place, and the rest of the cross-country jumps are under construction. We should be ready just in time to host the Aiken Event Horse Sale!

This weekend is the first outing in this area, the novice and training at Pine Top. I have first timers in the novice and Lisa Malek has two as well. I can’t wait to get started!