Heaven on hooves.

So I went to Robin's today.

As soon as we got to where the horses where, Mariah, Robin's horse, came up to the gate and nickered, waiting for Robin. Then we put a halter on her and tried to tie her by the shed, but she was ansy, so we ran her in the round pen for a bit, then tacked her up in there.

Then I got on, and I rode her around for a bit, and we trotted a few times, and stuff.

Then I rode Mariah around in the pasture, that was fun =] So then I got back into the pen and i was cooling Mariah off, then Robin was like "Hop off while I get Tino" And i got off, and she told me to unsaddle, so I did..So i thought Robin was going to ride like, Tino by herself..Well..She put the saddle I was riding in, on Tino, then she was like "Mount up"

So I got on Tino, and I walked her around the round pen for a bit, and then she's like "Kick it up a notch, Tino likes to canter more then walking or trotting" So then I got Tino going, and wow. I posted, and Dale, Robin's wife, and Tino's daddy, was watching, and he was clapping and smiling. He was impressed. Robin was impressed when I was riding Mariah around, cuz I was so calm and I had good control and all. So after riding Tino in the round pen for a bit, Dale got Robin's attention, and was like "Robin, let her take Tino into the pasture. Let her walk Tino around, she's doing just fine, more fine infact. She can handle Tino, let her go. Keep an eye on her, but let her go in the open a little" So I got to ride Tino out in the pasture, where I had riden Mariah earlier. Tino did act up a little, she kept trying to canter back to the pen when we'd get to a certain part, so I'd turn her in sharp circles. She didn't try to eat, which is odd, cuz she's always trying to eat they said. But they said I had good control of her, and I posted nicely when she was cantering.



So I'm going to start going on a regular basis. Until winter comes around, then I'll start back up in the spring again.

I'm going to start going on Mondays, I do believe, starting on the 15 of September And on the days, I cant get out there, I'll walk to where Robin works, cuz she works till 3, and its just a bit aways from school, or i'll have Kendra [ my brother's girlfriend] drive me to Procter, so yeahh.

I'm super happy.



Robin's horses are:



Mariah- We think she's part Morgan. She's a medim brown, with a copper and brown mane, and she has a few white spots on her belly, and a white star on her forehead. She's sweet. She's Robins baby. She's got a catarack in one eye, so you have to be kinda careful, so you dont scare her.



Tino- She's a big paint, she's got white, brown and black spots, and a beautiful tail. Deep brown eyes Shes fiesty, and loves to bite leather for some reason. She loves to eat and canter. She's Dale's baby.



Apache- Big beautiful bay Gelding. He's sweet, he's a quater horse. He was following me around when I was on Tino. He's more advanced then Tino, cuz if you're new, he'll side step, and get you off balance and then shake and get you off of him. He's sneaky. I'm going to ride him eventually, when Robin's comfortable with it.



Little Girl - A little black pony. She told me what she was, but I forgot xD She's cute, but kinda stays off on her own.

So yeah, I'm happy =D

---Quotes---

Its hard to wait around for something that might not even happen. But its even harder to wait around when its everything you’ve ever wanted.


You're the only one who ever really knew me at all.

He has galloped through young girls' dreams, added richness to grown women's lives, and served men in war and strife.

Every second that I'm with you I can

feel my heart beating. Every beat

that it makes is like a new life breathing.

For the first time, love is a habit.

If your heart is a drug,

I'm a downhill addict.

He was far more than just a horse. He was a friend. He listened to all of the secret things that welled up inside my heart. The broad white blaze on his face caught my tears. His ears moved back and forth as he strained to catch every syllable that I uttered to him.

"You are a cool and beautiful person," she had said to me after the minipad incident. "Just remember that high school is a big game where the blond, perfect ones sit on the sideline while everyone else crosses a mine field trying not to look stupid. In the real world, this all reverses." She sounded a bit like my monther. "being blond and perfect prepares you for nothing in life but being married to a brain-damaged former football jock named Chuck and having a liscense plate holder that says FOXY CHICK." Next year, when Sydney went off to college, I would miss more than I could say.[From the book: Honey, Baby, SweetheartBy Deb Caletti]

If I don't cry, do you think I don't feel? If I look away, it doesn't mean I don't see. And just because I want someone when I'm alone, it doesn't mean thatI'm hopeless, and that I can't stand on my own

Think, when we talk of horses, that you see them

Printing their proud hooves in the recieving earth;

for 'tis your thoughts that now must deck our kings.

William Shakespeare

Because you're young,

you're torn between a world of hate

and a world of dreams.

So much to lose,

so much to gain,

so much to fight for,

so much to change.

On the outside,

you're not the same kid anymore.

you've been through too much lately.

but deep down,

there will always be a part of you that rejects reality

[NONE OF THE PICTURES OR QUOTES ARE MINE, UNLESS NOTED]

As Summer Fades Away...

As summer fades away, I realize,
[1.] This time last year, I was just introduced to CIRT, but had no intentions of volunteering there, because I didn't want to work someplace where I would be around horses constantly, and never get to ride, I didn't want to put myself out there, for others. But when I thought about it more..I ended up going back, the week or so after thanksgiving, and I started volunteering there.
[2.] I've learned alot more, and been able to open to more people. Working at CIRT, has given me more confidence, and I've learned much, much more about horses. And myself. I'm more open about my passion now. You are never done learning about horses, or their habits. Trust me.
[3.] Highschool, isn't that bad. It's scary at first, but I will prevail. After getting a tour, and mapping out all my classes, I remembered to breathe. It's just a bigger building, with better classes.
[4.] Friendships will fade, and you will find new friends, as you pass through life. But you do have some friends, who will be there for you, all the time.

I've realized some other things, but those are the main things. =]
So I'm excited for highschool.
I start Wensday,at 6:45 am
lol, wow, I know. Early, But Early bird classes start at 6:55, the warning bell is at 6:50, so yeah.

So I'm waiting on my mom, to call Robin again, and talk.
I really wanna ride with her, soon.

And supposedly, my Aunt knows the owner, of a Dude ranch, in Missouri.
So next time I see her/talk to her, I'm supposed to ask her about it...Maybe I could get sent there on a discount price or something.
That would be loads of fun =D

uhm, yeah, that's about it.
Oh!
Polo on the pairie was loads of fun.
Polo is very interesting to watch, I love the sound of all the hooves pounding against the earth, and the sound of the horses heavy breath, as they proudly prance around the field.
I got to meet some of the horses too, and watch a few parts of Parade of breeds.
I sold candy for awhile for CIRT, and I watched one of the CIRT horses, get Hot Shoed.
I saddled up some of the CIRT horses too, and we showed the public what we do and all.
I put up signs and stuff too. It was very long, tiring day.

Here's some more random shiz xD

In the end we only regret
The chances we didn't take
The relationships we were afraid to have
And the decisions that we were afraid to make

I'm starting to realize
That we live in order to
Change someone elses life

Once you figure out who you are
& what you love about yourself
I think everything else just falls into place

She smashed the rearview mirror with her fist
Because starting today she's never looking back.

There is never a time and place for true love
It happens accidentally in a heartbeat
In a single flashing throbbing moment
--The Truth About Forever

The sooner you know who you are
and what you want, the less things
you'll let upset you.

Tell me I can't and i'll show you i can.

The best things in the world
can't been seen or touched
they are felt in your heart , , ,

AH =D

So, my mom has this friend, named Robin.

And I told her, that if she ever needed a stable hand or anything, I'd be more than happy to do it for free. Because Robin has two horses, and a pony. I love being around horses, proven by the fact I volunteer at CIRT.

So my mom called just now..

And she said she talked to Robin, instantly, my face lit up with a huge smile.

and she was like "I talked to Robin..and she said, you can come ride with her, cuz she likes to go riding with someone else, you don't have to help around the barn, just brush the horse, and saddle it, and be nice. She's going to make you ride in the round pen, until she can tell you can ride. Then, she'll let you ride the trails and stuff; with you. Robin says you sound good though"

I was freaking ouuuuuuuuuuut.

Excitedness!

Just waiting for my mom and Robin to figure out when Robin can have me come over.

That's really it for now,

I have to go pay fees/get a tour, on the 21st, then start school the 27th.

The 23rd, is Polo on the pairie, and I'm going to volunteer with that. The benefits go to CIRT, and there's a semi-final polo match going on, and parade of the breeds and all =D

----Quotes And Such----

I love the way the city sounds.I'm yours today, I will be found.

I can't stop laughing, I can't stop smiling

Life is now or never

Forever never comes around

It doesn't matter how long you've known him, all that matters is he's had you smiling from day one.

Good rider?!=D

So, I rode Scout today =D
Amanda rode Dusty, a gray Arab,
and Niki, our guide rode Heidi, a spotted Appy.

It was a mad dash to get ready this morning =]
Once I got on,I was making Scout walk around a bit, just making him wake up and warm up his muscles a little. And Paula, the owner of Rockin' P, was watching with a big smile on her face, and I heard her talking to my parents. She didn't believe I was only fourteen and a half. She said I looked so natural in saddle, like it was where I'm supposed to be. She said I was a smart young lady too, and a good rider.
A good rider, I heard that come out of Paula's mouth. I was sooo impressed! I didn't think I was that good of a rider, but she said I looked natural, like I had been doing it for years, and I was thinking 3 steps ahead of the horse. She was impressed with my riding.
My guide even told me she could tell I had a special love for horses.

Paula says, she can't wait to train me to guide, cuz she said I'm level headed, sweet, passionate, and I have a good personality. And I'd make an excellant guide! She said, she would have taken me this summer, if she knew what I could do, and I was old enough, but I'm not, sadly. I need to be able to drive myself out there.
What's a better job then riding horses,leading the others, showing your knowledge and being around the horses, and getting paid for it?
I think it's perfect. =]
I just wanna be old enough to do it now, I wanna press the forward button, and skip to that April I take training.

I'm excitedish for school.
I have to go pay fees on the 21st, then start school on the 27th.

One -weak-

One Week

Seven days, without the sound of your hoofbeat echoing my heart palpations;
168 hours, thinking of thee, galloping in glee.
10,080 minutes without the feeling of your soft nose, nuzzling up against me.
604,800 seconds, of having you canter through my every thought, waiting.

Impaitently keeping myself busy,
counting down every day,
every hour, minute,
to the exact second.
Tapping my fingers in a post trot beat,
feeling so incomplete.


Seven days, wanting to feel the wind in my face.
168 hours, thinking of your silly little whinnies of joy.
10,080 minutes waiting to see you out in the pasture, happily grazing.
604,800 seconds wanting to spoil to you with treats.

One week;
Seven days,
168 hours,
10,080 minutes,
604,800 seconds
without my darling horses,
making me feel incomplete,
like a puzzle with missing pieces;
makes
One weak.


New poem!
Like it?
It was just a spur of the moment thing.
Comments/thoughts please?

I'm hopefuly going riding Thursday!
Well, I am, no matter what xD
I'mma do the two hour, hopefuly, if not, I'll do the one hour advanced,
I couldn't find out yesterday, because I called about half an hour to late, because I thought they were closed Mondays and Tuesdays, but they're closed Tuesdays and Wensdays, so when I remembered this, I was a bit too late -.- Oh well, I left two messages, either way, I'm riding.
I'm taking Amanda with me too, hopefuly.

Just Get To Me =]

So, I went riding yesterday!
I rode Tex, because Shadow had a tooth pulled Thursday, and she was still swollen and soreish.
Tex is adorable =3
He has icey blue eyes, and hes mainly white, with some big brown spots, and a ivoryish tail with brown stripes.
Laurel rode Scout, who is an other paint, he was a little taller, and he loved to try to eat while we were riding. He had a few bigger brown spots then Tex did.
It was only four of us, in total. It was a nice ride.
It was Sam [our Guide] She rode Sky, a horse shes leasing from Rockin' P, she's a cute paint, with brown and black spots, and is white as well. She's got a black mane, and a white tail with black and brown strands. And deep blue eyes.
Then Laurel, on Scout, Then me on Tex
and then I don't know the girls name behind me..she was Sam's friend..she's from texas, she was visiting for the summer.
She rode Miracle, this chestnut paint with a white spoted belly.

So I did the two hour ride. It was sprinkling at first, and the flies were realling bothering the horses, well after it stopped raining, they were fine. We went down big hills and through the creek, and up hills and through the woods, and out in the open.
We saw so many deer, atleast 15! A baby jumped out right infront of Tex and he was fine =3
It wasn't hot either, it was very pleasant. A beautiful day to go riding. I didn't want to get off, even if I was sore..I wanted to do it again..I knew Tex was tired though. Because this one hill, He did not wanna go up, it was kinda steep, but he's done it before, I think he was just being a snot.
I like horses that are a bit spunky, but can behave sometimes. I love a challenge, keeps the ride interesting. Scout was pretty funny =3 Sky was good too, and Mircale was good, like always.

So, about an hour into the ride, I asked Sam if she owned Sky, or not, because I remember seeing her at the 4H show in Pekin that I did too, and she said, she was leasing Sky, and they got The Highpoint Reserve award. [Highpoint, is the award, for the most awards won that day]. She did amazing too, Sam and Sky are a good team.
So then I got to thinking....

AND IM GOING TO LEASE A HORSE NEXT SUMMER AFTER SCHOOL GETS OUT, FOR A MONTH cuz, i get 150-200 from my uncle, for christmas, and Its my money then..and I can do whatever..and my dad even agreed! and he said, he'd back me up tooo, and I was like, woah, ily. he said, if mom wouldnt, he'd sign the papers and all. and I almost have enough for two months, but, not quiet. if I get like, 180 I should have more then enough for two months, but I want to save whatever money i have in my account atm, for a saddle and all, for when I get my own horse. =3 So once school gets out next May, Imma figure out a good month and lease a horse for a month and the rest of the time, I'll just go on random trail rides
I was excited. I wanna lease atleast once, now so I have a greater idea of what Im getting into
and I can ride whenever I want.
I need to ride atleast 9 hours, to get my money's worth, because if not, if Im only goiing to ride like 8, i sould just do separete rides
but I wanna saddle up and all and I know, I can do over 9 hours of riding a month
I ride way less then 8 hours a month now, but thats cuz i have to wait till my dads off and when he gets paid and all
now i could have my grandma take me [well, once I lease it] cuz she wants to see me ride and I could ride around in the areana if I wanted to show her and all
and she gives me 40-50 bucks for christmas, then 20-30 bucks for my birthday, and I'll put that in the bank, so I'm still saving money for my own horse, and spend the bigger amount on a month of leasing, from my own, and ask for trail riding certifcates from my parents. it all works out xD
This is sad..I have this all figured out..and it's only August..

Anywho, people who don't like horses, or know how obessive with them are, are probably rolling their eyes atm. xD
My bad, can't help it, so deal.

I've had this song stuck in my head for awhile, It's called, Just Get To Me

Well an airplane's faster than a Cadillac
And a whole lot smoother than a camel's back
But I don't care how you get to me
Just get to me
Parasail or first class mail
Get on the back of a Nightingale
Just get to me I don't care just get to me
Prokeds, mopeds take a limousine instead
They ain't cheap but they're easy to find
Get on the highway point yourself my way
Take a roller coaster that comes in sideways
Just get to me - yeah
Go on hitch a ride on the backof a butterfly
There's no better way to fly
To get to me
I look around at what I got
And without you, it ain't a lot
But I got every, with you, everything
Maybe you could pollinate over the
Golden Gate
Take a left hand turn at the corner
Of HaightAnd then a sharp right
At the first street lightAnd get yourself on a motor bike
And if you think you'll get stuck in atraffic jam
That's fine, send yourself through a telephone line
It doesn't matter how you get to me
Just get to me
Cause after every day
The wind blows the night time my way
And I imagine that you areAbove me like a star
And you keep on glowing
And you keep on showing me the way
SHINE SHINE SHINE

Ever just wanted something so bad, you just want it now, you dont care what else comes with? You have to have it now? That's how I am right now, kinda. Lol.
School starts in...16 days.
Excited...kinda.

Laurel and I were thinking about these songs yesterday [we used to sing them at camp, espically when we were with our wrangler]

Moon On The Meadow

Moon on the Meadow bugs in our ears
Smoke in our eyes, wetwood and tears
Up on the meadow water somewhere
We were the only one's there.
Wild horses, Rushing dry lake and peak
finding a love that everyone seeks hiking for rainbow, sunset, and stars just finding out who you are
We will return here one lucky day
our hearts will guide us they know the way
people in citys don't understand faling in love with the land
Moon on the meadow bugs in our ears
Smoke in our eyes, wetwood and tears
Up on the meadow water somewhere
With you my friend I am there.
[This song used to make me cry, cuz we'd sing it at closing campfire at camp..I never wanted to leave camp..I love the open air..the sense of being free.]

Purple Light [this is acutally from a movie, Dean martin sings the orginal version, our camp adjusted it a bit. This is probably my favorite song, We'd echo it, so everything was twice. When the line breaks, you echo.]


Purple light
in the canyons
That's where I
long to be
With my three
True companions
Just my rifle, pony and me

Gonna hang my sombrero
On the limb
of a tree
Just my rifle, pony and me

Whippoorwill
in the willow
Sings a sweet melody
Riding to Amarillo
Just my rifle, pony and me

So yeah, today is kinda peaceful day, Im soreish, from yesterday, was totaly worth it. Just means my muscles are getting stronger =3

Become a better rider.

I just got done watching "Horse And Rider" on PBS.
I was so into it..I'm so envious as those who get that much time with their amazing friends.
So, I was thinking.
I'm a good rider, yes.
I still make a few beginner mistakes though.
But being in the saddle feels so natural. I just need to loosen up a little.
I get to go riding Saturday. I'm going to try to loosen up a little and just follow my insticnts.
My mom and I were talking today..
She says she wishes she had the money, to send me to working ranch for like a week.
I had never thought of that. Now i really want to go, but, Its really expensive, so it's not something I can do. I suggested my family combine christmas presents/birthday presents for me, and I'd go on that...she said they probably wouldnt do it.
I'd love it though. I'd never come home though, they'd have to pry me away.
I only wish I had that much to go. Maybe someday I will.
She said I could save up for it..Well, if I'm going to save that much, I might as well buy my own horse, and make memories that way.
I don't know, i might do some research on these ranches to see prices and all.
I know, I'm saving my money, for my own equine friend.
I'm already bound to that world, by love and spirit.
Something I can't help now.
Being with them, just feels so natural.

I'm going to go make a new horse video.
Comment me please?

Stay true to yourself because there are very few people who will stay true to you.

Sooo.
I got third place at the show!
I got an A rating as well. =]

I was sooo suprised when they called my name, because I didnt know my number, and they called it first, then waited 30 seconds then said
"Lizzie Barry, With Mike"
And My mouth dropped open and I like skipped over to the girl with the robbons and took them, and stuttered a thank you, and trotted back to the barn xD

We also got first place in costume contest, something I was put in, last minute.
We dressed Phoneix up as a big skittle packet, and we all wore signs and skittle stuff. One us even handed out skittles. It was impressive. We ended up giving the prize, to Kristy, one of the handicapped people that was in the costume contest with us.

A week from today, I'm going to go ride at Rockin' P, in Pekin.
I've ridden there before, this time, I'm doing a two hour ride.
I wanted to ride Ladybird, this beautiful, belgian draft horse, but they only use her for one hour, normal trail rides.
So I'm going to ride Shadow, she tried to throw me last summer, but it's not because she's mean.
She was hoping, because her bit was bent inwards, and it was hurting her. Poor baby. They're trying to sell her, cuz she's cinchy, so she bites when you try to tighten the saddle, and I think they're making the herd smaller. Who knows? I love her though. She's so pretty.

I'm probably going riding with Laurel, I met her at camp last year.
She's fantastic. I love her. I dont see her too much, cuz she lives in Hannah City. I love going to her house though, because she lives on this nice big farm, and her cows are fun to annoy.

I start school back up, in 24 days.
Excitedness!


---Quotes---

Things you should know about a Girl:
One. Drama is always happening.
Two. All popular girls have the same handwriting.
Three. There’s always a third wheel in a group.
Four. We love hugs.
Five. We never date best friends ex’s.
Six. We love flirting, even if we don’t like you.
Seven. Lipgloss is like candy.
Eight. Love stories are love.
Nine. Phone calls are always important.
Ten. Hold our hand.

Alice: "No one will dare to call you plain when I'm through with you.
"Bella: "Only because they're afraid you'll suck their blood."

Edward: "Do you want me to sing to you? I'll sing all night if it will keep the bad dreams away."