First off, CHEERS to 2018!!! Who’s excited?!? Time to make those resolutions! Set goals!! Makes plans!!!
…right?
I can’t lie. This is just not my game. Thinking about new years resolutions drives me to drink.
Don’t get me wrong, I like lists. I like to plan. I like to organize. I think I am suffering from 2017 PTSD. Yup. All the unexpected setbacks in 2017 have me a bit hesitant to set goals for an entire year. To try and plan it out perfectly on paper. I have this inkling that to do that would just be asking for trouble. I think I might even have become a tiny bit superstitious. The horror, I know. I can’t help but feel that if I put my plan into the universe, the universe will say, “hold my beer”.
Every time Rio is doing super well- something seems to happen to derails our goals and set back our timeline. He is doing SO WELL right now that I am basically always looking over my shoulder, always waiting for the other shoe to drop. When MM calls me I always have this tiny stab of panic. What if she is calling to say something is wrong with Rio? This is why I need a drink as 2018 rolls around. Or maybe 10.
That wine glass is about the right size.
But all joking aside- Rio is doing awesome and I am very excited to continue growing our partnership in 2018. I don’t have an A show in the immediate future, but I think we will go to a large schooling show held at one of our local A show venues (Texas Rose Horse Park) at the beginning of March. If all goes well this year I hope start doing some hunter derbies at some of the schooling shows. They usually offer some prize money, and look like a ton of fun. I also plan to go to as many A shows as my schedule and budget allows, continuing to gain experience and to refine our show ring ride as we go.
I do really enjoy reading all of my fellow bloggers goals though! Keep it up guys, and more power to you!
p.s. Despite my efforts to not think about it- I am counting down the weeks until my Voltaire arrives. I was told 10-12 weeks is the usual time frame. 4 weeks down, 8 to go. UGHHH. So much for not thinking about it!
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oooooh derbies!!!!! my fingers are crossed that you and Rio have lots of smooth sailing in 2018 – lord knows you’ve already had your fair share of rough waters!
Hope the saddles arrives early! Happy New Year!
whoohoo on no goals 🙂 HA those no goals look good to me!! Can’t wait to follow along and cant wait till your saddle arrives!! love all the gifs!!
Keeping my fingers crossed that the saddle comes fast! Also I totally understand the not wanting to make goals feelings. Looking back at all the goals I didn’t get to in 2017 makes me want to cry.
I totally agree! Every single time Speedy and I have been poised to make the leap to the next level, he hurts himself. I don’t write down my goals either. They’d be the same every year anyway – get better, do more, win stuff. :0)
My “goals” for the year are to get through Second Level and MAYBE show the big brown horse. If we don’t, oh well.
Seems like we have the same problem! Vague goals are definitely best lol!
I hope 2018 brings you much calmer waters.
Thank you!!
Hopefully the saddle arrives early!
I get my new one on Saturday, and it was way earlier then expected, my fitter has it in her hands right now!
Jealous! Cannot wait to see an update on how it works for you!