No, REALLY?

First off, I think I have a job! The Bojangles manager said if my background checks out, I have the job. EXCELLENT!

What's more excellent? How freaking sweet Amber is. I swear I love that mare. Today when I cleaned the free choice stalls attached to her pasture, she accompanied me to every single one and tried to help out. I really, really like how social she is with humans. She isn't disrespectful or pushy, she knows the human is alpha. But she is interested and likes human company.

She was a little sore on her feet today. We are pretty sure her feet are still tender from having her shoes pulled 2 months ago. She was shod all around, and lately it's been wet, so thus her feet are a bit soft. HOWEVER, our right lead canter was amazing today. Casey said it was perfect except I could have opened up my shoulder a little more. She also asked me to work Amber in a little dressage once a week while she's away for the baby's arrival. She wants Amber to have a break, but at least walk/trot to keep her supple and so she won't forget her job!

Now, the best news of all: Amber is a potential sale item. Casey said if I didn't find anything I liked better, she would sell her to me if she could use her for lessons until she could find a replacement. I'm excited...I really feel a 'connection' with the mare. Not in the way that some people say "Oooh, he's my SOUL MATE!!!"...not like a weird psychic connection or anything, I just feel like we have good chemistry. I do want to wait just to make sure there isn't anything I like better. I don't want to be impulsive. But Amber does meet all my criteria. She's 8 years old, great age. About 15hh. Nice and quiet, good mover, very smart. Nice manners. And she has potential as a lower level dressage horse and a hunter/jumper.

I was a little concerned about the fact that there is a girl leasing her, BUT, Casey said it's not really a lease, it's just worked that way because the girl wanted to trail ride, and the insurance doesn't cover that unless the individual is leasing, so Casey basically just made it so the rider could trail ride and she works off her 'lease'. And frankly, I would not mind if the girl wanted to ride Amber every now and again.

I guess we will see. I'm excited about all the new prospects on the horizon though! And, immediately about the improved right lead canter. I knew I'd get myself back together eventually. I will get pictures of Amber on Thursday. She's kind of homely. Not very glamorous, but still very cute.