Did you ever go through a week and miss it?  I did.  Sometimes life just gets away from you.

Hope you all had a wonderful a Christmas and received what you were really hoping for.

I noticed a lot of my friends and neighbors went riding Christmas Day.  But then again, this is Florida and not as cold, rainy, or snowy as the rest of the country.  Horses were decked out in holiday decorations, hats, bells, and tinsel.  Happy faces were smiling into the cameras.

Boxing day is the day after Christmas and Hunt Clubs were out there having a wonderful time doing what they love the best.  Show season here in Florida is going into full swing, while the rest of the country is settling down for a long winters nap.

We’re coming to the end of the year.  Some are sad to see it go, and some can’t wait.  I lost a lot of good friends and relatives this year, don’t feel like things are going to change for next.  Mostly to cancer.  The animal casualty list was much better in 2018, but the horses on this farm are all pushing closer to 30, except for two, one pushing 10 and the other pushing 20, so it’s a wait and see kind of thing.

New Years Resolution?  Don’t really have any.  Have one horse that I’ve been treating for an eye ulcer, I would like that to heal.  She’s a slow healer, that always worries me.  Eye problems are common in Florida, a lot of bacterial, and fungus growth here.  I never had eye problems up north, except for Bob’s horse who poked himself with a piece of hay.

So what are your plans and Resolutions for the coming year.  I love the people who join a gym and then give up a few weeks later.  We all have great intentions, but…….  Horse people seem to go toward spending more time with their horses.  Riding more, caring for them more.  Those are always good ideas.  Great for the horse, and wonderful for our mental well being.

So sit back, enjoy the rest of the holiday week.  Grab a cup of Hot Chocolate, spiced Cider, or wine, some cookies, and kiss the old year good bye.  Welcome the New Year in with a positive attitude and enjoy life as much as you can.  As for many of my friends who have left this life can no longer do, but they are free from pain and have joined other friends, family, and are totally happy to see their pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge.  Make this coming year count and make it the best year ever.

Happy New Year!