Last night was the holiday party at the barn. I took these videos of the kids setting up courses and jumping them. They were having great fun. I recall “cantering” around the back pasture when I was about their age. Oh the joy of being young, carefree, and so easily entertained.
I really love this video of my daughter, Nicole, riding Tucker. She has so much fun riding and playing at the barn with her girlfriends, Kayla and Lilah. They call themselves the PUFs, which is short for Pretty Unbelievable Friends.
I can learn a lot from the three of them. It’s important to keep my eye on the prize and focus on my goal, but never ever forget why I’m a rider in the first place – it’s fun and I love it! After all, the fun is in the journey. Here’s an excerpt from a song that helps remind me to slow down, appreciate the moments, and enjoy the “ride!”
“Ain’t about how fast I get there
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb…”
Lyrics taken from “The Climb”
By Miley Cyrus
Some of the young riders at the 2011 barn holiday party.
