Observations

Jaliska being away has unintentionally brought with it several new opportunities.

Let me explain.

First, I have been able to focus more on my business since I am not riding as much during the week. This is a really good thing since I am the boss and primary source in locating revenue. Revenue is important if only that it is the sole means of my being able to continue my Quest and yes to feed my kids, pay the bills, etc.

Second, now that I am the full time parent during the week, I would not have been able to ride Jaliska every morning as I previously had since I have to get both kids on the bus. Therefore, her being in Aiken training has actually been a blessing as I would have felt terribly guilty about not being able to ride her as much or would have done so during the day which would have affected my company’s bottom line and ultimately mine and along with it my Quest. Once summer hits, Jaliska will be back and I will be able to ride her everyday once again.

Third, I have to say I am really enjoying riding more experienced horses and with them new and varied training. This combination, to my delight, has taken me to a whole new level of riding ability. OK, I know that when you are starting at the bottom as I have this “new level” isn’t very high, however, for me personally, it has been substantial, if only incremental.

To that end, I feel that my unplanned plan seems to be working out really well.

So that would be that while Jaliska is getting better, so am I.