2008

Happy Holidays! The snow finally came to McCall just in time for Christmas. We have been enjoying some great skiing the past week. The barn is pretty quiet with a handful of lessons, a few horses in training and snow piling up.

The end of 2008 is here, and though the analysts say good riddance, I feel like it really has been a good year.

Exactly one year ago when we tragically lost Dennis. I didn’t have any faith or idea on what might be in store for the year to come. But as life would have it, we had a great year and I like to think Dennis is enjoying the view!

The year started with AMAZING skiing; some of the best ever with great conditions, company and terrain.

From there we traveled to Arizona for some WSH in the sun. While we were south, we sold 5 horses, learned to road bike and spent some quality pool time.

A large group of us got together in England for a celebration and tour in May that couldn’t be beat.

The summer was filled with great horses, friends, shows, clinics and runs. Josh and I got away for a few camping trips and Shilo got a new knee!

Fall 2008 included selling the last horse for sale in the barn, passing my Instructor Certification exam, seeing family from west coast to east while still spending some time reading by the fire and enjoying time at home.

So, now as 2009 looms in front of me, I am torn between apprehension and excitement. I would like more horses in training, full lesson schedules and clinics booked nation wide. Until that happens I will be enjoying the opportunities McCall and its surrounding areas has to offer and keeping my options open for adventures to come!