currently riding him, so hopefully by the time I get back he'll be ready to go advanced. She will also do some competitions on him. Sydney will be started his eventing career in Feb which will be fun. Merlot made a lot of progress in 2008 so I'm looking forward to continuing on him until he sells.As 2008 involved a lot for me, not the least of which being relocating myself and business to America, I took the opportunity to travel back to Australia for the holidays. I arrived back in Brisbane on Christmas eve and spent Christmas with my family. For Boxing Day I travelled to Sydney and spent the day at the races with fellow Aussies Eventers from America Boyd Martin, Ryan Wood and Dom Schramm (soon to relocate). We all had varying successes with the our bets with Ryan being the most successful. I started out well then got a
little biased by backing horses that I had previously ridden (Tommifrancs above, Smashing and Scorched Earth) whilst riding racehorses at Limitless Lodge. I think I was even bucked off the one above once or twice.... The jockey had no trouble with him so I think I must have schooled the it out of him! And judging by my gambling success, I'm much better at picking an eventer than and racehorse!!! But I do get a huge kick out of seeing horses I had ridden going around the racetrack, they look so grown up!Back at home in Queensland I've had the chance to see my young horses which include a really nice yearling filly by Falchrik that was born last Christmas
. My other favourite is Astra, a 3 year old mare by Aspen. Really growing into a nice horse. My mum has been in poor health recently so I've also been clocking up a few hours in her takeaway shop making hamburgers, and I must say I'm pretty good at it! Unfortunately it's about 45 degrees celcius in front of the cooker. Needless to say I'm looking forward to returning to the horses and hopefully snow!!Happy New Year to everyone.
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Hey Kate! Happy New Yeart!
I am sure your mom is a ppreciating all of your help, but I was hoping, for your sake, that your were getting your tan on the beach! We've had a cold and icky start to the year here (a Maryland specialty). Sydney gave Cowboy and Robyn a bit of a scare but is fine now. He just wanted some attention-such a kidder! Enjoy the rest of your stay and have a safe trip back. Best wishes to your mom.
It's such a relief to know, if this whole world-famous equestrian thing doesn't work out, that you'll have a backup career to fall back on. And you seem so at home there in front of the fryer!! Get your butt back here, we miss you!!!
(Deb)
Thank Goodness your back home Kate. It may be winter, but Jake and I have work to do 'cuz we want to win more blue! And we need your help to do it! Glad you had a great time, but now it's back to training your students (I promise I didn't play too much whilst the trainer was away!)
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