manda

Well, I made it to high school! And I survived freshman year! This year is less of a struggle than last year -- either I'm smarter, or there's less homework. Hmmmmmm...

While my life pretty much revolves around school and my new horse, I have other interests as well. I'm getting involved in organizations at school and love hanging out with my friends.

Oh yeah -- horses. My dear Lady has been sold and is in a wonderful home in Virginia. She is teaching a young rider just like she taught me. After doing catch rides at my old barn, where I rode a lot of horses, I left there and leased a jumper. That was fun while it lasted, but she took waaay more time and effort than we (and our trainer) had. We returned her to the family we leased her from, and started the search for a new horse. It took a while (and another barn/trainer change) to find one, but I have my new project. Reggae is a lot of fun to be around (when he's not being a Dumbblood!), and I think he'll turn out to be what I want -- an equitation horse who can do a lot of everything. Our goal is to qualify for the Washington International Horse Show in a couple of years. This year (again), I'll be borrowing a horse to compete in the NCHJA Children's Medal Final. Wish us luck!

"I think that outside line is a five" "Thanks Yia-Yia"

I still have many other interests -- I love traveling with my parents, but I don't see any new states on the horizon as yet (we'll be travelling in North Carolina for horse shows -- although I'm pointing towards qualifying for the Washington Internation Horse Show in D.C. in a couple of yeears!). My mother has also turned me on to roller coasters and I'm riding all the neat ones I can find! Let me know if you have any suggestions!

Suggestions? Comments? Questions? Please drop Dad a line!

Last Modified: 23 October 2006