Sir Huerston B

Limerick has to have two days off after his adjustment yesterday, so Hillary was kind enough to let me ride her beastie :) I originally started just flatting him, but Hill encouraged me to pop over a few jumps, which then turned into 10+... Let me just say that I think he is a really fun ride over fences. I also think that Hillary would be crazy to give up jumping entirely, especially after how well he has done lately! However, I'll let her tell you more about that ;)

Anywho, we definitely had some awkward moments, but he saved my ass on multiple occasions and was overall just a really great sport about it all! Hillary took some pictures, so feast your eyes:

The new neighbors.... 

One of the awkward moments... 

My favorite :))

Limerick was very jealous

my babbbbyyyyy

Back in Civilization

Ok, the title of this post might be a bit of an exaggeration, but I felt pretty cut off from the world on my trip, especially the eventing/english riding world! I didn't get many updates from my trainer while I was gone, but I do know that she flatted and jumped Lim and that he was really good. Hillary and another girl from the farm were also kind enough to ride him and give me a few updates :)

Fawkes, the not so wild Mustang. He was one of four horses with whom I cheated on Limerick...  

A gorgeous photograph that I somehow convinced my dad to buy me in Jackson Hole

Major, the horse I rode in Jackson

My dad is such a good sport... Shown here in Jackson. He went on three 2-hour trail rides with me and he's a total beginner 

The insane hail storm that ensued on our ride in Jackson. OW

The bruise/lump that I got from being pelted by hail for 15 minutes

The calm before the (hail) storm

A picture Hill sent me of the goob. Lovin' the dapples and shine :)

Jackson Hole Rodeo

Anywho, I'm back and ready to throw myself into riding/showing. However, my trainer is not here this whole week, so I'm not sure when exactly I'll have my next lesson or when the heck I'll squeeze in some much needed XC schooling. I'll keep you all posted and I'll be riding every day this week.

In other exciting news, I'm going to look at a truck and trailer this week!! I have kind of kept this on the D.L., but my dad and I have been discussing it as a possibility since last summer and things are finally starting to come together. I'm considering a lightly used 2005 F-350 and a 1998 Sundowner; both appear to be in excellent condition! I'll hopefully hear something on the truck tomorrow and I'm hoping to go see the trailer next weekend (and maybe even pick it up in my new truck!!). I realize that my family is crazy for getting both at the same time, but we want a goose neck and the only way to tow one is with a truck, which we don't have at the moment... I'll update as to whether or not this all pans out! Happy Monday, hope you all have a fabulous week :)