Thursday, June 29, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Horse Show Pictures
You can view the pictures from the horse show here:
http://community.webshots.com/album/551727171oQyEen
Enjoy!
http://community.webshots.com/album/551727171oQyEen
Enjoy!
Monday, June 26, 2006
Back in Charlottetown!
I got back in Charlottetown around 11 pm last night. It was a long trip. We left around 12:30 and headed to Truro to look at apartments. You should have seen the first one I looked at. Oh my god. I can't believe people actually live in those conditions! It was a "bedsitting room" which I thought previously was like a bachleor. I was mistaken. LOL The only room for any furniture would be your bed. And a double would be pushing it. There was a two-burner stove and a bathroom without a sink. Wow. I was impressed LOL. All for the low price of $400 a month.
The second place was better (the too-good-to-be-true 2 bedroom) but it was a mess and the people were smoking. It was about a 2 mile walk to school. The price was good, and they allowed animals. Nice big kitchen, but the "second bedroom" was anything but a large closet that lead to the bathroom.
The third place was better still. Clean, large living room, one entrance and not in an apartment building. It was closer to school about a mile walk, but farther away from any stores (e.g. food, entertainment). After this it was looking bleak. The other apartment I had considered looking at was a lot farther than the other apartments and would be quite a trek in the winter, so I didn't bother looking at that. But with a little luck and some work we were able to find the name of a guy who owns a couple small apartment buildings near the college. And we convinced him to come on short notice (5 minutes) to come show us one of the apartments! It was actually his daughter's that we saw, but the one for rent wasnt available for viewing due to the tenant still being in there. It was the nicest by far. Super close to campus, clean, bright, well maintained, and loved the layout. Best of all? Its a two bedroom! :) Of course the price was a bit of a scary issue considering I'd have to start renting in July. But with the luck I had this time I wasn't going to try to find something when all the students are trying to come in. So I officially am renting two places! LOL
I've attached my not so accurate scetch of the layout. I will apologize to Hal and Tracy for that LOL But it will give you an idea. I'm so excited now! I can plan stuff :) Hehe.
The second place was better (the too-good-to-be-true 2 bedroom) but it was a mess and the people were smoking. It was about a 2 mile walk to school. The price was good, and they allowed animals. Nice big kitchen, but the "second bedroom" was anything but a large closet that lead to the bathroom.
The third place was better still. Clean, large living room, one entrance and not in an apartment building. It was closer to school about a mile walk, but farther away from any stores (e.g. food, entertainment). After this it was looking bleak. The other apartment I had considered looking at was a lot farther than the other apartments and would be quite a trek in the winter, so I didn't bother looking at that. But with a little luck and some work we were able to find the name of a guy who owns a couple small apartment buildings near the college. And we convinced him to come on short notice (5 minutes) to come show us one of the apartments! It was actually his daughter's that we saw, but the one for rent wasnt available for viewing due to the tenant still being in there. It was the nicest by far. Super close to campus, clean, bright, well maintained, and loved the layout. Best of all? Its a two bedroom! :) Of course the price was a bit of a scary issue considering I'd have to start renting in July. But with the luck I had this time I wasn't going to try to find something when all the students are trying to come in. So I officially am renting two places! LOL
I've attached my not so accurate scetch of the layout. I will apologize to Hal and Tracy for that LOL But it will give you an idea. I'm so excited now! I can plan stuff :) Hehe.
So for my big adventure of the vacation I went to watch the first Quarte Horse show of the year. For those not too familiar with these things its usually a two day show with a different judge on each day. There are classes offered for just about every person/horse. The only (well, main) requirment is that the horses are registered American Quarter Horses. The main classes offered are:
Halter (judging the horse's conformation)
Showmanship (judging the handler's ability to show a horse)
Lungeline (young horses judged at halter and movement in both directions at all gaits for 90 seconds)
Hunter Under Saddle ( also commonly refered to as "English Pleasure", the horse is judged on movement and suitability at all 3 gaits for the old school hunting field)
Hunt Seat Equitation ( rider judged on correctness of position during a pattern posted by the judge and in one direction at all three gaits, riding a hunter under saddle horse)
Barrel Racing ( a timed event where horse and rider make a clover-leaf pattern around three barrels without knocking them down)
Pole Bending ( a timed event of weaving around a series of poles set in a straight line)
Trail (horse is judged on carefulness and calmness through a pattern of obstacles set by the judge)
Western Pleasure (horse is judged on movement, and suitability as being a pleasure to ride at all three gaits in both directions)
Horsemanship ( rider is judged on correctness of position during a pattern posted by the judge and in one direction at all three gaits, riding a western pleasure horse)
There are many other classes offered that would take me too much time to explain well :P As well, all of the classes where the HORSE is being judged is offered in youth, amateur, and open divisions. Youth being anyone under 19, Amateur being anyone over 19 that is not riding a horse owned by someone else or is not recieving money for training or teaching others to ride. Open is the division for the trainers, this is the tough competition, although youth and amateurs are allowed to show in this division as well.
Back to my day... I arrived shortly before 10 AM, just in time to see them finishing up the Halter geldings. It was raining steadily which put a damper on my spirits due to lack of photographic opportunity. However shortly before noon the rain began to taper off and it remained overcast for the rest of the day. I was quite happy running around from the show ring to ingate, to the two warm up rings snapping pictures. I got about 200 shots, most of which turned out ok. Thanks to Dad lending me his camera :)
I got to see familiar faces, and a lot of new ones in the show scene this year. I got to say hi to a couple aquaintences that I've come in contact with over the years. It was so nice to be back in my element, at least for a day. It made me want to quit school and just become a trainer LOL But that probably wouldn't be the best idea. Hehe. Instead I will pine away for my own horse which won't happen for another 2-6 years LOL. But when I do get a horse I'm going to kick everyone's asses in the showring and have a few of the big-guys take notice :P
I just finished editing my pictures, but I haven't uploaded them yet. Keep an eye out for them tomorrow I'll post a link for you.
Halter (judging the horse's conformation)
Showmanship (judging the handler's ability to show a horse)
Lungeline (young horses judged at halter and movement in both directions at all gaits for 90 seconds)
Hunter Under Saddle ( also commonly refered to as "English Pleasure", the horse is judged on movement and suitability at all 3 gaits for the old school hunting field)
Hunt Seat Equitation ( rider judged on correctness of position during a pattern posted by the judge and in one direction at all three gaits, riding a hunter under saddle horse)
Barrel Racing ( a timed event where horse and rider make a clover-leaf pattern around three barrels without knocking them down)
Pole Bending ( a timed event of weaving around a series of poles set in a straight line)
Trail (horse is judged on carefulness and calmness through a pattern of obstacles set by the judge)
Western Pleasure (horse is judged on movement, and suitability as being a pleasure to ride at all three gaits in both directions)
Horsemanship ( rider is judged on correctness of position during a pattern posted by the judge and in one direction at all three gaits, riding a western pleasure horse)
There are many other classes offered that would take me too much time to explain well :P As well, all of the classes where the HORSE is being judged is offered in youth, amateur, and open divisions. Youth being anyone under 19, Amateur being anyone over 19 that is not riding a horse owned by someone else or is not recieving money for training or teaching others to ride. Open is the division for the trainers, this is the tough competition, although youth and amateurs are allowed to show in this division as well.
Back to my day... I arrived shortly before 10 AM, just in time to see them finishing up the Halter geldings. It was raining steadily which put a damper on my spirits due to lack of photographic opportunity. However shortly before noon the rain began to taper off and it remained overcast for the rest of the day. I was quite happy running around from the show ring to ingate, to the two warm up rings snapping pictures. I got about 200 shots, most of which turned out ok. Thanks to Dad lending me his camera :)
I got to see familiar faces, and a lot of new ones in the show scene this year. I got to say hi to a couple aquaintences that I've come in contact with over the years. It was so nice to be back in my element, at least for a day. It made me want to quit school and just become a trainer LOL But that probably wouldn't be the best idea. Hehe. Instead I will pine away for my own horse which won't happen for another 2-6 years LOL. But when I do get a horse I'm going to kick everyone's asses in the showring and have a few of the big-guys take notice :P
I just finished editing my pictures, but I haven't uploaded them yet. Keep an eye out for them tomorrow I'll post a link for you.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
We got the cutest little dogs in at Pets Unlimited... Dachshunds!! Also known as weiner-dogs, or hot-dogs. I only got one somewhat decent picture, so please bare with me :P I want to take the darker colored one home, but the lighter colored one is quite cute and has one blue eye.
Looks like I'll be making another 47 hour week, with the HMR manager asking me to take another shift on thursday... I couldn't come up with a good excuse so I said I would. Which kind of sucks, with three 12 hour days in a row. Oh well. I'll survive!
Thats all for now! Talk to you all soon.
Looks like I'll be making another 47 hour week, with the HMR manager asking me to take another shift on thursday... I couldn't come up with a good excuse so I said I would. Which kind of sucks, with three 12 hour days in a row. Oh well. I'll survive!
Thats all for now! Talk to you all soon.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
47 hours
Yes, 47 hours worked this week. I am racking up the hours with my two jobs. I have yet to go over 50, but it may happen this summer at it gets busier at the superstore. Too bad I still basically get paid minimum wage!
I have resumed my running ambitions this week after having a couple weeks off (ok maybe 3) after illness with strep throat. My first run was a sad attempt, but I hope to build back up to where I was quickly, and then move on from there.
I found out I am able to go home for a week to New Brunswick! I am excited to see the family and some friends that still are in the area :) How I am getting home is still up in the air... there is nobody to take care of Cody (the chinese kid doesn't count!) so I will have to bring him with me. I am going to check into how much it would be to rent a car and drop it off in Saint John...
Coming up is the 3rd annual Dog Jog fundraiser for the PEI Humane Socitey on June 11! I'm hoping it will be a nice day and lots of people come out with their dogs for a fun time :) I am also collecting pledges, in case anyone would like to donate some moola for a good cause!
Thats about all for now, I am off to enjoy a nice big bowl of ice cream :P
I have resumed my running ambitions this week after having a couple weeks off (ok maybe 3) after illness with strep throat. My first run was a sad attempt, but I hope to build back up to where I was quickly, and then move on from there.
I found out I am able to go home for a week to New Brunswick! I am excited to see the family and some friends that still are in the area :) How I am getting home is still up in the air... there is nobody to take care of Cody (the chinese kid doesn't count!) so I will have to bring him with me. I am going to check into how much it would be to rent a car and drop it off in Saint John...
Coming up is the 3rd annual Dog Jog fundraiser for the PEI Humane Socitey on June 11! I'm hoping it will be a nice day and lots of people come out with their dogs for a fun time :) I am also collecting pledges, in case anyone would like to donate some moola for a good cause!
Thats about all for now, I am off to enjoy a nice big bowl of ice cream :P
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