Half-Halt - Southeast Virginia Dressage Association

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Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association
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Half-Halt
The Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association
Let your SVDA voice be heard!
June 13
Volume 30, Issue 6
Voting time is here again. And you have a chance to vote for our very own Sandy Johnson to
serve as a delegate for our region! And now a word from our president…..
2013 Participating Member Delegate Voting for Region One
It is time to elect our Delegates for Region One to serve in 2013 to 2014. There are 21 nominees for 13 positions. The duties of the delegates are to attend the USDF convention and vote
for Region 1 interests, to attend 2 Region 1 meetings each year and to vote on Region 1 business for example like the location of the GAIG and BLM Championships.
SVDA members are members of VADA as our primary GMO but also frequently we are members of NCDCTA and show in North Carolina as well. When considering your choices this
year – you may consider voting for all VADA and NCDCTA delegates listed below as well as
other delegates that you feel are qualified to represent the interests of SVDA/VADA and Region 1. Complete biographies can be found on the USDF and Region 1 website.
Voting is due by June 30th! Go to www.usdf.org Log in and click on VOTE
Bettina Longaker -VADA
Sandy Johnson - VADA
Michelle King - VADA
Dianne Boyd - VADA
Carol Kelly - NCDCTA
Patti Hildreth - NCDCTA
Donna Kelly –NCDCTA
Lynn Kerin - NCCTA
Lori Kaminski – PVDA
Lauren Annett – DVCTA
Roberta Soos – OVCTA
Melanie Sloyer – PA
Debbie Delgiorno – ESDCTA
Ange Bean – OVCTA
Fay Seltzer- FCDA
Darcy Miller – DVCTA
Lisa Toaldo – ESDCTA
Margaret Scarff
Sandy Williams
Anne Moss – DVCTA
Melissa Capozzoli – ESDCTA
Pamela Wooding – ESCDTA
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2013 Board of Directors
President:
Kathy Rowse-E-Mail
Did you know…
Vice President:
Robyn Nunnally-E-Mail
Secretary:
Danielle Rowland-E-Mail
Treasurer:
Shari Cutchin-E-Mail
That the SVDA has make a $100 donation to the Dressage Foundation Century Club? SVDA is pleased to support his inspiring
award!
Clinics and Programs:
Janice Mumford-E-Mail
And that….
Awards Chair:
Carol Gonyo-E-Mail
You can put in a classified ad for free if you are SVDA member?
How cool is that?!
Juniors Chair:
Tristin Butler-E-Mail
And that…
Licensed Show Chair:
Donna Rowland-E-Mail
The board is in the process of approving more schooling
shows!
Membership Chair:
Reeta Edmundson-E-Mail
Scholarship Chair:
Sandy Johnson-E-Mail
Schooling Show Chair:
Robin Jones -E-Mail
Ways and Means Chair:
Grace Harrell
Newsletter /Webmaster
Chairs:
Anna Schriebl-E-Mail
Members at Large
Mary Winchell,
Julie Spencer &
Tina Bodnar
Quotable Quotes:
“Horses are my friends, not my slaves”
Reiner Klimke
“Competitive riding should be classical riding at its best”
Charles de Kunffy
“In riding a horse, we borrow freedom”
Helen Thomson
“He doth nothing but talk of his horses”
William Shakespeare
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NEWSFLASHES!
SVDA low cost clinics & VADA Events
SVDA has a new low cost clinic with Kathy Rowse on 12 October at Silverleaf Farm in
Suffolk. Cost is only $35 (private) or $25 (group of 2). SVDA members will have priority over non-members so hurry because the closing date is 4 October!
On 27 October at 1:00 PM, the SVDA will have a general membership meeting with
Debbie Rodriguez lecturing with demo riders showing the new Dressage Rider EQ tests
at Bridlewood Farms in Suffolk. Bring a chair and audit for free! No rider spots are
available.
Rebecca Vick will be back for an SVDA clinic on 16 November (Silverleaf Farm) and 17
November (Princess Anne Farm, Va Beach). SVDA member price is $45; non-members
is $64 with SVDA members having priority over non-members.
A new feature is coming to your SVDA newsletter! We would like to highlight the
local barns in the area where SVDA members train and board. Would you like to
have a visit from our intrepid reporter to show off your barn or farm? Email
[email protected] to get your visit scheduled!
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2013 Schooling Show Calendar
Date
Location
Judge
15 June
Cottonwood Farm (Sanctioned) “r” Nanci Lindroth
23 June
Happy Valley Equestrian Ctr
“L” Kris Montgomery
7 July
Terra Ceia Farm
“L” Kelly Farmer
20 July
Lionheart Equestrian Ctr
“L” Janice Mumford
4 August
Merry Oaks Farm
“r” Helen George
8 September
Sterling Meadows
“R” Deri Jeffers
13 October
Marturia Farm
“r” Margaret Little
“...pressure can get to us very easily, but can you look in the mirror at
the end of the day and say, 'I trained my horse with the best horsemanship
in mind.'?” Steffen Peters (Photo by Marty Schriebl, all rights reserved)
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THE HAPPY HORSE
By Rudolf Vlatten (USEF “S” Judge)
Shared by his daughter Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz
Successful trainers often refer to the importance of the horse's happiness.
Riders must remember that the horses' emotions are not influenced by an occasional carrot or by the rider's exuberance after a good ride in the ring. It is important not to treat a horse as a human friend who will understand periods of separation, silence and excuse our frailties.
The horse's happiness depends on the daily routine and the environment.
Most important is the balance of demand and reward in the training period. We
must be patient, repetition must be measured and reward must be frequent with
every sign of progress.
Treated with balanced requests during training sessions and relaxed rides
around the property or in the country, the horse will be happy. It will show signs of
joy that make a "good ride" brilliant.
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Volunteer Hours as of 1 June 2013
Tina Bodnar
Tristin Hardy Butler
David Christiansen
Una Clancy
Shari Cutchin
Dan Curran
Savannah Dodge
Reeta Edmondson
Hannah Foote
Susan Forester
Carol Gonyo
Danielle Goulding
Betty Johnson
Sandy Johnson
Stacey Johnson
Robin Jones
Marylyn Leonard
Margaret Little
Joan McClellan
Toni Meranda
Sarah Miller
Janice Mumford
Louise Murray
Wendy Murray
Robyn Nunnally
Katharine Owens
Nancy Pettet
Beth Rippel
Danielle Rowland
Donna Rowland
Kathy Rowse
Anna Schriebl
Robin Simmons
Nancy Slack
Allison Spanka
Julie Spencer
Jennifer Torres
Pam Troutman
Grace Williams
Mary Winchell
Mike Winchell
Eve Zentrich
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SVDA Member Show News!
Dressage at the Meadow, Doswell, VA
Gabrielle Fleming and Rioja Reserva at
PSG 64.2%, 1st out of seven riders
Jessica Zoskey on Dexter S (owner Janice Mumford)
4th LL 2—66.892% 1st Place and High Score 4th Level
4th LL 3—62.76% 2nd Place
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Caitlin Couch and Cherokee Night Prowler on their
way to earning a 1st
Place in both Intro A
(70.6%) and Intro B
(68.4%) at Bridlewood
Farms.
After their hard work, it
was time for some “Happy
Mouth Lemonade!:
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Pferdechen Tip: This one was learned from Jane
Ayers, dressage judge and a member of the L Program Faculty. Be sure to memorize your dressage
tests. That not only helps you to practice on your
own but also helps if your reader reads the wrong
tests or reads it incorrectly. Seen it happen! You can
stay on course if you know your test. Thanks Jane!
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SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – 2013
Date: June 23, 2013
Location: Happy Valley
Entry Secretary (1): Wendy Murray
Show Secretary A.M. (1): Wendy Murray
Show Secretary P.M. (1):
Ring Transportation to (1): Sarah Miller (ring is at Kathy’s)
Ring Set up: (4)
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Julie Shilling
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Nancy Pettet
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Jennifer Torres
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Sarah Miller
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Martha Marquette
Lunches & snacks (1): Allison Spanka
Scribe A.M. (1):
Scribe P.M. (1):
Ring Steward A.M. (1): Pam Troutman
Ring Steward P.M. (1):
Runner A.M. (1): Louise Murray
Runner P. M. (1): Cathy Couch
Ring Take Down (4):
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Julie Shilling
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Jennifer Torres
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Ring Transportation from (1):
SVDA Rep :
a.m. – Anna Schriebl
p.m. - Reeta Edmundson
Be cool and volunteer early!
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SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – 2013
Date: 7/7/2013
Location: Terra Ceia
Entry Secretary (1): Jennifer Freeland
Show Secretary A.M. (1):
Show Secretary P.M. (1):
Ring Transportation to (1): (tent, table, chairs)
Ring Set up: (4)

Donald Williamson

Yolanda Williamson
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Hold
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Hold
Lunches & snacks (1):
Scribe A.M. (1):
Scribe P.M. (1): Marylyn Leonard
Ring Steward A.M. (1):
Ring Steward P.M. (1):
Runner A.M. (1):
Runner P. M. (1):
Ring Take down (4):

Donald Williamson
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Yolanda Williamson
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Hold
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Hold
Ring Transportation from (1):
SVDA Rep:
a.m. – Tina Bodnar
p.m. – Sandy Johnson
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Classified Ads (Free to SVDA members!)
Jumbo custom designed 1995 Turnbow 3 horse gooseneck slant load trailer for sale.
Designed for large horses. Aluminum on steel frame. Full storm doors and rear ramp. Extra
large carpeted dressing room and collapsible rear tack area with swing out saddle rack.
Large hay storage box. Retractable awning. Stall fans and lights and loading lights. Very
good condition. Pictures available. $15,000. Located on Eastern Shore of Virginia. Pls
Email [email protected] or call 757-678-7520
Brown older Passier PSL with some blemishes but serviceably sound with new billet
straps. $200. Pls call Anna at 757-876-3272 or email [email protected]
Albion SLK, wide tree, 17.5” seat, excellent condition, purchased new, asking $1850. Contact [email protected]
Ladies 2000 Petrie Dressage Boots. Excellent Quality in good condition with normal wear.
Size 7.5, measurements: 14.5” calf, 16” height heel to back of knee, 17.25” foot to tallest
part of the outside boot. Asking $175. Pls email me at [email protected] if interested.
2000 Sundowner Gooseneck Trailer for sale. 5 horse head to head with tack room and
new tires and landing gear. Excellent condition! $24,000. Pls call Martha at 757-581-8228
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Special Horse Organization Winners’ Program (SHOW)
Southern States has a program to help non-profit horse associations and clubs
have their own sponsorship tool. In order for our club to benefit, we need proof
of purchase seals from Southern States, Legends and Triple Crown feed bags.
If you are willing to help or have a neighbor or friend that is willing to provide
their feedbag seals, please contact Mary Winchell at [email protected].
SVDA Member-Sponsored Events
Silverleaf Farm
Jim Koford Clinics
21 & 22 July—limited to 13 rides/day
Julio Mendoza
28 & 29 June—limited to 10 rides/day
2 & 3 August—limited to 10 rides/day
Applications must be received with a check to guarantee a slot. Clinics
are already 1/2 full to get your applications soon to reserve your slot!
Pls email Kathy at [email protected] for more information.
Patriot Farm
27 July— David Young, British Master Saddler Clinic for saddle fitting,
repair and reflocking. Pls email Anna at [email protected] for a
slot and information.
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Board Meeting Minutes
VADA
May 22nd 2013
Teleconference
Board Members Present: : Meredith McGrath (SWVADA), Alison Head (NOVA), Jessie Ginsburg
(NOVA), Alison Douglas (Central), Robin Nunnally (SVDA), Tina Longaker (Cville), Nancy
Lowey (Cville), Sheli King (NOVA), Judith Harroun-Lord (ShenVADA), Sandy Johnson (SVDA),
Anne Draine (NE), Penny Hawes (SWAVDA), Nancy Shaeffer, (Central)
Others- Dianne Boyd (NOVA), Sherri Booye (Cville)
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm
Minutes –Minutes from the last meeting were approved. Motion made by Tina seconded by Sheli
and approved by all.
Treasurer’s report- Balance is $148,411.
Chapter Challenge & 2014 Clinic- Alison Head has received the contracts and is reviewing. Update
on the next call. Date for Chapter Challenge is August 23 rd at VHC. Still need management teams
and sub committees will work on that. Janet Foy is not available for 2014 clinic. They are working
on George Williams.
L program- next session in June in Raleigh at the Capital Classic- the D2.
Fall Show- A good show sponsor is (diamond $2000) Devoucoux- saddle maker wants to provide
gift certificates of $100- they don’t provide product- As a club, we don’t’ want to give a gift certificate as an award if competitor has to put more money in. Gardy will go back to sponsor and find
out what they can do. Nancy’s update is that we have all the high score sponsors taken care of.
Penny did an article for Horse Talk magazine which was very helpful. Dianne updated us on the
facility- the Wiley footing was redone but not well and it doesn’t drain well. VHC is aware of the
problem and they are addressing. The Northern (speed) ring got sloppy last weekend primarily
because people rode in it after it was sealed. The ring was moved to the covered and it worked
well, could be a backup if we need it. Sound system was updated, no trailer up on the hill for
sound. They can put It back up there for ring steward in inclement weather. VHC can now set up
rings. Dianne has talked to them about what it would cost to have them do it. She proposed that
we hire them to do it rather than get volunteers. Cost would be $120 for our rings and $100 for
theirs. This also includes washing. We will have to get one more ring from a club. Would like to
borrow one closer than Centrals. Board agreed that we have VHC set them up. Nancy has also
lined up a sapphire show sponsor, Paradise Farm & Tack supplies. Tina worked on the website
and has updated. She has also updated the VADA website.
Facebook page- We have two and need to close one that anyone can post on. There will also be
one created for the Youth Team Show.
Next meeting- Board call on July 17th . - Teleconference
Meeting was adjourned at 8:51 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Alison Douglas
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SVDA Ask a Trainer Column
Dear SVDA Ask a Trainer, I’m interested in becoming a working student for a dressage trainer. What can I expect?
Signed, Looking for a Dressage Yoda
Jessica Zoskey, USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and L Program Candidate, shares her experience..
How I became a Working Student
After participating in a young rider clinic at Hassler Dressage in the summer of 2009, I was inspired by the level of
training, professionalism, and horse care exhibited by the Hassler Dressage team. Soon thereafter, I began the most
educational year of my life thus far. From October 2009 to October 2010, I was privileged to be a working student at
Hassler Dressage where I grew as a person, rider, coach, professional, and equine caretaker. Such a wonderful experience, however, did not come easily as I was faced with many challenges including long work days, hard physical
labor, and homesickness.
What does it take to be a working student?
Being a working student is a privilege. It is an opportunity to grow, learn, and shape your future. However, being a
working student is not for everyone. It requires a tireless work ethic, a strong will to succeed, and a sincere passion for
the sport.
Before delving into the extensive list of my duties as a working student, let me say that what I gained was well worth
the work.
The workday began promptly at 6am and first on my list was feeding the 25 horses at Riveredge West, after which all
buckets used for feeding had to be scrubbed and stacked to dry. By 6:30 I was to join the rest of the team in cleaning
stalls and turning horses in and out of pastures. Let me note that the stalls were bedded with straw, which is much
more labor intensive than shavings. Also, the motto we used in stall cleaning was, “when in doubt, pick it out,” which
meant the stalls were to be nearly spotless after cleaning. Afterward, stalls were re-bedded daily to maintain the 12-18
inch depth requirement. Once stalls were underway, precise scheduling was no longer the focus. Instead, the focus
was completing the day’s duties.
I was responsible preparing all training horses for work, which included grooming, wrapping legs, tacking, un-tacking,
and bathing. Following training sessions, various therapy treatments were to be performed on specific horses including, the game ready ice system, laser therapy, magnetic therapy, etc. Moreover, an important element of stallion care
was hand-grazing and hand-walking, since most of the stallions were not turned out in pastures. Lastly, all horses
were to maintain a clean and presentable appearance at all times which meant grooming them throughout the day in
their stalls.
Aside from horse care, there were many other chores performed to maintain optimal cleanliness. First, the barn aisles
were swept a minimum of four times per day and as much as ten times per day. Second, water buckets were
scrubbed daily and filled four times per day. Lastly, all tack was cleaned thoroughly, wrapped neatly, and hung in an
organized display on the walls.
Some of the most exhausting work, however, was that required to deep clean the barn bi-weekly and in preparation for
clinics hosted at the farm. The hardest, most labor intensive, exhausting chore, which was fortunately only done the
week of a clinic, was scrubbing the walls of every stall in the barn, inside and outside the stall. Otherwise, weekly deep
cleaning began on Monday with dusting every corner, nook, and cranny to prevent cobwebs and dirt buildup. Tuesday
was pasture picking and water trough scrubbing day. Wednesday was stall barn cleaning day which meant scrubbing
every stall bar on the front and sides of stall to remove all dust, dirt, and bug remnants. On Thursday the process started over and continued through Saturday. Sunday was intended to be the lightest day of the week but nevertheless,
water and feed buckets were to be cleaned and scrubbed more thoroughly than that done daily.
Miscellaneous other chores included hand-walking all horses when the weather prevented training, mopping the tack
room, and cleaning windows and kickboards. Also, the breeding shed was to be cleaned after stallion collections.
Lastly, common areas in the student house were to remain clean and presentable at all times.
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What can be gained from being a working student?
In exchange for fulfilling my duties as a working student, I was provided my own room in the Hassler’s student house,
board for FA Patriot (Blue) in the training barn, and lessons on Blue from Scott and Susanne Hassler. Additionally, I
was given opportunities to audit numerous clinics, events, and symposiums hosted at Hassler Dressage. Clinicians I
audited included the famous German young horse trainer, Michael Klimke, U.S. Olympians Steffen Peters and Debbie McDonald, and six-time Olympian, Kyra Kyrklund. I also attended the annual Young Dressage Horse Trainer’s
Symposium (YDHTS) with clinicians Scott Hassler, Michael Klimke, and Ulf Moeller, and various team-building and
leadership conferences.
Other educational opportunities to which I was exposed regarded all aspects of performance horse care, which were
provided by routine evaluations, treatments, and team discussions. Some included learning about equine sports
medicine and treatments from US Olympic veterinarian, Tim Ober and equine lameness specialists Kent Allan and
Doug Langer. Also, I spent many days learning about equine nutrition from nutrition specialist, Don Kapper. Moreover, I was exposed to various forms of equine massage, chiropractics, acupuncture, and Chinese medicine, all of
which increased my awareness of the extensive care given to top performance horses.
My Overall Experience:
I feel incredibly blessed to have been the opportunity to work for and learn from Scott and Susanne Hassler. They
are both incredibly generous people with fair expectations of working students. Not only did they take me in as member of the Hassler Dressage working team, they also took me in as a member of their riding team. Unlike any other
working student on their team, I had opportunities to ride many of their training horses, including stallions, and was
permitted to train an Arabian stallion in addition to riding and training Blue.
The knowledge and experience gained through being a working student at Hassler Dressage is something I will cherish forever. It was an opportunity of a life time which has helped shape my understanding of correct, classical dressage training. I was challenged daily, exhausted often, and missed my family dearly, but my overall experience was
the turning point in my riding career that has inspired me to become the best dressage trainer I possibly can with the
utmost respect for my equine athlete partners.
Advice for working students:
For anyone aspiring to be a working student or who is currently
a working student, you must first be sure the working environment provides fair compensation. I have heard numerous stories of working students who were taken advantage of and never given opportunities to learn. Second, set clear goals for yourself as a rider, trainer, and caretaker. In doing so, try to work for
trainers who want to support and help you achieve your goals.
Third, be prepared to work hard. Fourth, once you become a
working student, always, always, always remain focused on
your goals, the things you are learning, and maintain a positive
attitude about your work. The struggles, upsets, homesickness,
and exhaustion can only be overcome with a positive attitude.
Thanks Jessica!
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Memories from Jessica’s Working Student Days
Conquering
Poo Mountain!
BRRRRRRR!
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Yesterday, for the first time, I was too tired to ride
Yesterday, for the first time, I was afraid I would be hurt if I was thrown ...
Yesterday, for the first time, I heard someone say my barn was too shabby
Yesterday, for the first time, I let someone tell me I was too pudgy to ride
Yesterday, for the first time, I realized I was old
Yesterday, for the first time, I had to face that I could no longer keep up
Yesterday, for the first time, I had to let go of my dreams
Yesterday, for the first time, I felt my heart break
Yesterday, for the first time, I turned my back on my friend
Yesterday, for the first time, I knew I was done
Today, for the last time, I felt warm, braided leather in my hands.
Today, for the last time, I ran my stirrups up so they wouldn't bang my mare's sides
Today, for the last time, I released the buckles on the girth and watched my girl sigh
Today, for the last time, I slowly dropped the bit so it wouldn't hit her teeth
Today, for the last time, I gave my mare a cookie to thank her for the ride
Today, for the last time, I buried my head in her soft, warm neck
Today, for the last time, I inhaled the sun and the dust in her long winter coat
Today, for the last time, I closed the gate and trudged to the muddy porch
Today, for the last time, I tracked hay and horse hair into my house
Today, for the last time, I pulled off my boots and felt the sting of warm blood returning to my cold toes
Today, for the first time, I cried after my ride
Today, for the first time, I felt my hands shake as I set the saddle on its rack
Today, for the first time, I hugged my young trainer a final goodbye
Today, for the first time, I waited for the new owner's trailer to arrive
Today, for the first time, I set my boots in a box to go to the Goodwill
Today, for the first time, I sighed at the wear on my riding gloves
Today, for the first time, I had no hay in my hair
Today, for the first time, I did not hear nickering when I opened my back door
Today, for the first time, I felt worse leaving the barn that I did when I entered
Today, for the first time, I had no one to check on before going to bed
Tomorrow, for the first time, I won't have to buy hay
Tomorrow, for the first time, I can stay in bed longer
Tomorrow, for the first time, I won't see the poop pile grow
Tomorrow, for the first time, I won't be able to fly on four legs
Tomorrow, for the first time, I will be sorry I listened
Tomorrow, for the first time, I will regret letting her go
Tomorrow, for the first time, I will be angry at God
Tomorrow, for the first time, I will be angry at myself
Tomorrow, for the first time, I will cry the day away
Tomorrow, for the first time, I will be glad to die
Day after tomorrow, for the first time, I will awaken in tears
Day after tomorrow, for the first time, I will know I was wrong
Day after tomorrow, for the first time, I will defy all the judgement
Day after tomorrow, for the first time, I will ignore my old bones
Day after tomorrow, for the first time, I will return the buyer's check
Day after tomorrow, for the first time, I will bring my friend home
Day after tomorrow, for the first time, I will take my boots out of the box
Day after tomorrow, for the first time, I will be reborn
For the rest of my life, I will have a horse in my yard
For the rest of my life, I will ignore the cruel judging
For the rest of my life, I will watch the poop pile grow
For the rest of my life, I will have hay in my hair
For the rest of my life, I will track mud in my house
For the rest of my life, I will bury my face in her soft neck
For the rest of my life, I will let my soul fly
For the rest of my life, I will never be alone

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