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October 23, 2014

Mental Health - I Mean Grooming - Session

Today at 7am is the first of two cutovers over the next week for our new phone system.  It's definitely the most complex and challenging thing I've ever done.  I find it fun, it will be so awesome when it's in, but it doesn't change the fact that it's mentally and physically exhausting.  I did not feel mentally up to riding, but I did want to see my horse last night.  


He got a good grooming, and his 100g liner added to his sheet since it got down to 34 last night.  To be honest, he runs so hot he probably didn't need it, but for everyone's peace of mind I added it anyway.  

Drove 80 miles to watch him eat dinner...totally worth it.

Some weeks you ride the horse, other weeks you work the job that pays for the horse.  Luckily I love both, so it all works out.

15 comments:

  1. TOctober 23, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I love spa days! Hope the new phone system goes in trouble free :)

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    1. JenOctober 23, 2014 at 12:47 PM

      So far, it's going as well as could be hoped. The other half of the organization goes next week.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 23, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    It's one big balancing act. When I get stuck at work I just try to remind myself "work pays for pony", usually it makes me feel better.

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    1. JenOctober 23, 2014 at 12:48 PM

      Word. That's a phrase that has often crossed my mind.

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    2. UnknownOctober 23, 2014 at 2:31 PM

      Struggling with this, ugh. I hate it!

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  3. KateOctober 23, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Holy cow you live a long want from Connor! That's rough. I love a good grooming session myself, there's something so incredibly relaxing about it.

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    1. JenOctober 23, 2014 at 12:45 PM

      80 miles roundtrip - 40 miles one way. Agreed on grooming.

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    2. KateOctober 23, 2014 at 6:05 PM

      Man, and I complain about my 40 miles round trip. Hopefully it's mostly traffic free!

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  4. emmaOctober 23, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    there are definitely nights when it's nice to just be *with* the horses. no goals, no pressure, just pure enjoyment. hope your work project goes well!

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  5. jenjOctober 23, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Sometimes horses are the only thing that provide the mental break you need. Glad you got one in!

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  6. UnknownOctober 23, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Did I just read that correctly, 80 miles??

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    1. JenOctober 23, 2014 at 2:36 PM

      40 miles there, 40 miles back.

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    2. UnknownOctober 24, 2014 at 2:41 PM

      Thats intense. I drive that to work everyday so I feel your pain.

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  7. LizOctober 24, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    You are so right ! I am lucky that I am close enough to see Rory everyday- so we have at least three days a week of just time together no riding- but I also know what you mean about the mental health day!
    Sometimes my brain is so exhausted that riding would be a BIG mistake:)

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  8. L.WilliamsOctober 24, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Man it got cold in your land quickly!

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