The One with all the Winter

As the years go by, I have come to the conclusion that if the weather had a gender, it would definitely be a woman.

First – She is always there for us. Always. In all her glory – even if that glory isn’t QUITE so glorious.
Second – She is very fickle and impossibly unpredictable. And even when we THINK we have her figured out, she changes just to be difficult.
Third – She acts hormonal: Cold one minute, breezy the next, boiling hot after that…you get my drift.
And Fourth – She is always beautiful no matter what she does.

The weather this winter has been all of the above. Just when I settled down with the idea that I could handle the cold, it turned to spring like weather. And of course, just when I got used to spring, back came winter – and with a vengeance.

You see, I have this trail ride on Saturday and then a trip up to Southern Pines for some XC schooling with Will Faudree on Monday, and it’s going to be FREEZING!

Sudi and I have been prepping a bit with some nightly rides during the week, and for the most part they go pretty well. In fact, two nights ago, I was THRILLED with his work. Last night, however, is probably one of those times that I should have hopped off early on and called it a night. The moon was NOT out due to clouds, the lighting around the place seemed dismal, and Sudi thought everything was out to eat him. Trying to keep a three-four year old Arabian focused and relaxed in that environment was pretty much asinine. He got frustrated, I got frustrated, and we eventually just had to come back and walk to feel like we were getting anywhere positive.

I guess we all have bad days, but some just seem to really discourage you. I’m sure having to ride in the dark all during the week is part of my “issue,” but I should at least be thankful I’m able to ride, right? I mean some people can’t even ride due to much nastier weather conditions!!

So at any rate, many deep breaths have been taken, and we’re hoping for a fresh start on Saturday. I think the boys will like the trail riding for a bit of refreshment, and then back to work! So grab some warm (and hopefully flavored) coffee and kick on! The winter will be over before we know it!!