Back In The Saddle

Ahhh, I am so excited to be riding again!  Up until the past week I had ridden my horse only a handful of times since I have had Claire.  Priorities just change after having a baby to take care of.  Though I do miss riding and going to shows, my horse just doesn’t compare in importance to my family!

 But, the past week I have made time to ride again.  Now that it is a little warmer I am able to get up before the toddler to ride in the crisp cool mornings.   It’s funny how the time on my horse is completely different than it used to be.  I used to be training, concentrating, and always thinking about ways to better my horse’s performance.  Now it’s just nice to be outside, by myself, in the peace and quiet with time to think.

 Not only is the brisk air refreshing, but taking a morning ride also gives me time to reflect on what has been going on lately in life, thank God for all the blessings in my life, and think about what is truly important.  Family, loving, laughing, great friends, and beauty in the small things are what I hold dear.  I sometimes find myself getting caught up in all the hustle and bustle of life, and find myself worrying about things I can’t change or worrying about things that really don’t matter when the day is all said and done.

I love this time that I’ve made for myself.  It gives me a chance to circle back to all those people, thoughts, and moments that are truly important!