We are in full on melt down mode now. Most of the snowpack is gone ; within a few days it should all be gone. Now we just have to be wary of the mudslides this little area is known for.
I will be insuring my horse trailer in a couple of days and by then I should be able to get it out of where it was parked for the winter.
As you can see, there is still snow and ice in front of it but this side and behind it is all clear, perfect for bringing Sophie out for a grooming and to take her for a walk. I wanted to see how she would do crossing the seasonal creek that flows through our yard with the spring runoff. Always good to know what your horse does with mud and water- Beamer would absolutely refuse to cross this type of terrain.
I needn't have worried!
Sophie has what I call a working horse mentality. A get the job done without drama type. She even has that look physically. I can't wait to see where she's going to shine.
Have any of you been following the Cowboy Channel rodeo broadcasts? I have and I'm glad to see that many of the big rodeos are now including breakaway roping in their events. At The American, it was on par with all the other events for the big prizes. I wonder if the Calgary Stampede will include it this year. Nice to see another event where the ladies can compete for the big bucks. 100 grand at the American. Last year Calgary paid only 50 grand instead of their usual 100 grand so maybe this year they will be back up to their usual payout, and I sure hope they add in breakaway roping. It's something I want to do! Although I would not be competitive at that level ever.... it's another thing I can do with my horse that I think she would be good at. She certainly has the physique to get in the ground to stop fast. We do have a roping club here so I'm going to see if they do breakaway. I used to team rope back in the day so I do know a bit about how to throw a rope. What I like about this sport is that it's just you and your horse and one bovine, not like team sorting or team penning or team roping where you are dependent on other people during the event. I also like that it's a timed event and not a judged one like reining or working cowhorse, and that it's a lot less demanding than barrel racing.
Better get my rope out and get my arm back in shape!
