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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
....And Beyond
*This post was originally written shortly after Tevis. So please read it as though it is quite a bit sooner than December!
We've come to the natural terminus of this particular blog, but the story doesn't end here. I've always known there was an end point for this blog. It has always been my intention to continue to blog about our adventures. With DC added to my herd, plans to breed her for a colt next year, the troubles with my hip, and of course many miles ahead in my future with Hoss, there will be plenty of stories to tell.
Despite our failure (well, more appropriately, my failure) to finish Tevis this year, we made it. There was plenty in my way. My hip has deteriorated so badly even a month ago I was thinking I wasn't going to be able to ride. I was determined to make it anyway. I still believe we would have been able to finish despite being 15 minutes over time. I think we could have made up time, and I'm confident we would have finished on time.
I learned plenty of lessons, and I know we have our work cut out for us. We'll work to be able to make it through this challenge next time. Although I think the speeds expected for this ride have much more to do with its pull rate than its difficulty does, I'm just bull headed enough to get this done.
I would like to express my gratitude to those who have helped me along the way.
Beth Smith, who found and broke Hoss in, and continues to be my trainer and friend through all things. Without her I don't think we could have made it this far. 2825 career miles are not to be taken lightly. By improving my riding and keeping Hoss moving well, Beth has kept us on the trail.
Michael Goulet, my most wonderful husband. He keeps me fed and encourages me when I have down moments. Always chipper and with a smile on his face, it's hard to be unhappy when he's around.
Cora Setzer, my daughter, who crewed so deftly at Robinson Flat. She rode Hoss while I was down after my shoulder repair, keeping him in shape and happy.
And, of course, Evelyn Allen of Just For Horsin' Round. Her friendship and encouragement have meant much to me. And the sponsorship of a pair of simply wonderful tights will be worn again -- when we hit the Tevis trail yet again in some future year.
We've come to the natural terminus of this particular blog, but the story doesn't end here. I've always known there was an end point for this blog. It has always been my intention to continue to blog about our adventures. With DC added to my herd, plans to breed her for a colt next year, the troubles with my hip, and of course many miles ahead in my future with Hoss, there will be plenty of stories to tell.
Despite our failure (well, more appropriately, my failure) to finish Tevis this year, we made it. There was plenty in my way. My hip has deteriorated so badly even a month ago I was thinking I wasn't going to be able to ride. I was determined to make it anyway. I still believe we would have been able to finish despite being 15 minutes over time. I think we could have made up time, and I'm confident we would have finished on time.
I learned plenty of lessons, and I know we have our work cut out for us. We'll work to be able to make it through this challenge next time. Although I think the speeds expected for this ride have much more to do with its pull rate than its difficulty does, I'm just bull headed enough to get this done.
I would like to express my gratitude to those who have helped me along the way.
Beth Smith, who found and broke Hoss in, and continues to be my trainer and friend through all things. Without her I don't think we could have made it this far. 2825 career miles are not to be taken lightly. By improving my riding and keeping Hoss moving well, Beth has kept us on the trail.
Michael Goulet, my most wonderful husband. He keeps me fed and encourages me when I have down moments. Always chipper and with a smile on his face, it's hard to be unhappy when he's around.
Cora Setzer, my daughter, who crewed so deftly at Robinson Flat. She rode Hoss while I was down after my shoulder repair, keeping him in shape and happy.
And, of course, Evelyn Allen of Just For Horsin' Round. Her friendship and encouragement have meant much to me. And the sponsorship of a pair of simply wonderful tights will be worn again -- when we hit the Tevis trail yet again in some future year.
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